Foreign tourists revel in vibrant Kaamatan celebration


Adriana Dam (middle) trying her moves in the traditional dance by the Murut ethnic group.

KOTA KINABALU: David Disaro had always wanted to visit Sabah after reading and hearing about it from those who had visited the Land Below the Wind.

The Venetian could not have picked a better time to do so as he opted to come during Kaamatan - the Harvest Festival - which is celebrated by the Kadazandusun, Murut and Rungus communities throughout May.

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