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Kuala Lumpur, May 30 - Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof has called upon the people to uphold Malaysia's unity and harmony amid its diversity, reinforcing the bonds of fraternity as the nation celebrates the Kaamatan Festival.
Addressing the Kadazan Dusun, Murut, and Rungus community, particularly in Sabah, the deputy prime minister extended his well-wishes for the May 30 and 31 celebration of this festive harvest event. He underscored the Kaamatan Festival's significance as a reflection of Malaysia's racial and cultural diversity, with communities peacefully coexisting regardless of their ethnic, religious, or cultural differences.
"Let us celebrate the Kaamatan Festival with joy, strengthening familial ties and expressing our gratitude for the bountiful sustenance and prosperous harvest," the deputy prime minister wrote on Facebook. He concluded with the traditional greeting, "Happy Kaamatan Festival, Kotobian Tadau Tagazo Do Kaamatan."
Meanwhile, Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi extended similar good wishes, hoping that the festive season would bring an abundance of cheerfulness, love, and sustenance to everyone in Sabah and Sarawak. He highlighted the importance of this season in showcasing the nation's cultural wealth, customs, and traditions, symbolizing the unity in the country's diverse population.
The Kaamatan Festival is a cherished celebration among the indigenous communities in Sabah, held annually in May. Steeped in spiritual, cultural, and communal dimensions, the festival commemorates the rice harvest and represents gratitude towards ancestors and the land[1][2][3]. With its theme of "Kaamatan for All," this year's celebration underscores the importance of unity, goodness, success, and prosperity for all.
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- Amidst the General News and Crime-and-Justice reports, the peaceful coexistence of diverse communities in Malaysia was highlighted during the Kaamatan Festival celebration in Kuala Lumpur.
- In political news, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof urged Malaysians to uphold unity and harmony, especially during cultural events like the Kaamatan Festival in Sabah.
- Despite the ongoing discussions about War-and-Conflicts and their impacts, the Kaamatan Festival stands as a testament to Malaysia's rich cultural diversity and unity, demonstrating the country's ability to coexist peacefully.
- In addition to local news and updates, Kuala Lumpur witnessed the long-standing Kaamatan Festival, an annual event that showcases Malaysia's cultural wealth, customs, and traditions, reflecting the nation's diverse population and unity.
