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Malaysia's Kaamatan Festival and Gawai Day Celebrations Embrace Harmony and Unity
KUALA LUMPUR - The upcoming Kaamatan Festival and Gawai Day, slated for May 30 to June 2, are highly anticipated celebrations in Malaysia, embodying gratitude, cultural heritage, and unity among the diverse indigenous peoples of Sabah and Sarawak.
The Deputy Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, acknowledges the significance of these festivals as not just symbols of harvest gratitude, but as reflections of the rich traditions and heritage of Sabah and Sarawak's communities.
"From May 30 to June 2, Malaysians, particularly the Kadazan, Dusun, Murut, Rungus, Dayak, and other ethnicities in Sabah and Sarawak, come together to celebrate Kaamatan and Gawai Day as a token of appreciation for the bountiful harvest," Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi stated on social media.
Meanwhile, Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail emphasized the festivals' importance in demonstrating cultural diversity within the nation. He expressed the hope that these celebrations would foster mutual respect, celebrate differences, and promote peaceful coexistence among all Malaysians.
Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Federal Territories) Datuk Seri Dr Zaliha Mustafa also wished for an abundant season, filled with nourishment, good health, and closer relationships among all people. She highlighted the power of cultural exchange in cultivating a nation with love and respect.
Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali, Minister of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living, described the Kaamatan Festival as a symbol carrying a broader meaning of unity and cultural diversity. He expressed hope that the festivities would strengthen solidarity and promote joy among the people.
Finally, Datuk Aaron Ago Dagang, Minister of National Unity, shed light on Gawai Day, celebrated by the Dayak community in Sarawak on June 1. He highlighted the festival’s customs, traditional dances, and warm spirit of togetherness, wishing joy and prosperity to all celebrants.
Both Kaamatan and Gawai continue to transcend their agricultural origins, symbolizing unity, harmony, and communal identity among Malaysia’s diverse indigenous groups. Their significance lies in their ability to bring together people from various backgrounds and reinforce social bonds within the multicultural nation.
- These celebrations, such as the Kaamatan Festival and Gawai Day, are not only significant cultural events in Malaysia but also symbolize unity among the diverse indigenous groups in Sabah and Sarawak.
- Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi stressed that these festivals are reflective of the rich traditions and heritage of Sabah and Sarawak's communities, acknowledging their significance beyond mere symbols of harvest gratitude.
- Besides fostering mutual respect and celebrating differences, the Kaamatan Festival and Gawai Day, according to Datuk Seri Dr Zaliha Mustafa, have the power to cultivate a nation with love and respect through cultural exchange.
- The Minister of National Unity, Datuk Aaron Ago Dagang, pointed out that Gawai Day, celebrated by the Dayak community, represents a warm spirit of togetherness, transcending its agricultural origins and symbolizing unity among people from various backgrounds.
