FOR the villagers of Kampung Medong in Dalat, a coastal district in central Sarawak, the Kaul Medong is more than just a festival. It is an integral part of their Melanau heritage and way of life.
The kaul festival is traditionally celebrated to offer thanksgiving for the previous year’s harvest and seek blessings for a good year to come. Different villages observe local variations in their rituals and celebration of the kaul.
