Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak (centre) trying the steps of the traditional ‘sumazau’ dance at the 14th Pesta Kaamatan at the Putra World Trade Centre yesterday. KUALA LUMPUR: A surprise visit by Datuk Seri Najib Razak to the 14th Harvest Festival added to the festive cheer at Pesta Kaamatan yesterday afternoon. The prime minister dropped by the Putra World Trade Centre to join in the celebration and emphasise that his 1Malaysia concept was not a mere political statement.”It is easy to say this (prime minister for all), but we must add substance to this. That is why I introduced the concept of 1Malaysia,” he said.“Every Malaysian must embark on the journey of realising the concept.“We can be different in so many levels but, most importantly, we are together. “I am confident we will achieve this concept and when we do, Malaysia will be truly united and prosperous.”The government will do what it can to help everyone.”Najib had only confirmed his attendance at the Harvest Festival, organised by the KadazanDusun Cultural Association (KDCA) of Klang Valley, in the morning.“I was invited by KDCA adviser Datuk Dr Maximus Ongkili (science, technology and innovations minister) two days ago but I was only able to confirm my attendance this morning. My presence here is part of my walkabout, which I have embarked on since taking over (as prime minister).” Najib even tried the traditional sumazau dance on stage with KDCA chairman Datuk Seri Joseph Pairin Kitingan and Ongkili. Since Najib’s visit was unexpected, Pairin apologised for not having Najib’s name on the stage backdrop. Najib replied that he did not want his presence to be measured by the beat of the kompang, the rolling out of the red carpet or the stage backdrop that carried his name. Source: Adapted From NST Online, 3/5/2009

Pesta Kaamatan Ke-14 Klang Valley 2009 dengan sukacita menjemput anda pada:

Tarikh : 2 Mei, 2009 (Sabtu)
Masa : 12.30 Tengahari
Tempat : PWTC (Dewan Hussein Onn)
Tiket : RM5.00 Seorang (Termasuk Makanan Ringan & Layak untuk Cabutan Tiket bertuah)
Pakaian: Tradisi / Kemas / Kasual Kemas

Meja VIP dijual pada harga RM1,000 / RM2,000 / RM3,000 / RM5,000

Sila layari laman web KDCAKV untuk maklumat lanjut.

Jumpa anda di PWTC & Kotobian Tadau tagayo do Kaamatan 2009.

AJK
KDCA Klang Valley

Info:
019-3700521 Setiausaha
019-3880309 Pen. Setiausaha
013-3808800 Timb. Pengerusi
Email: kdcakv@gmail.com
Laman:
http://kdcakv.kadazandusun.my
http://kdcakv.webs.com

KDCA Klang Valley menjemput anda ke Sodop Sugandoi Peringkat Klang Valley pada:

Tarikh : 25 April, 2009 jam 7.30 malam
Tempat: The Zon all Suites residences on the park, Kuala Lumpur (Poolside)
Tiket Masuk: RM40.00 seorang (termasuk makan malam buffet)
Pakaian : Kemas / Kasual Kemas.

Sodop Sugandoi akan diserikan dengan penampilan istimewa 15 finalis Unduk Ngadau Klang valley 2009 dalam pakaian makan malam, serta persembahan istimewa artis popular tempatan.

Tiket boleh ditempah, sila lawati lama http://kdcakv.kadazandusun.my untuk tempahan secara ‘on-line’ atau hubungi ahli jawatankuasa Sodop Sugandoi KV 2009.

Info atau penyertaan:
Julie (Setiausaha) 019-3700521
Cyndy (Pemb. Setiausaha) 019-3880309
Albert (Komiti) 014-636.8880

Kopiwosian.
KDCA Klang Valley
http://kdcakv.kadazandusun.my

NST, 14/5/2008 By : Evangeline Majawat

KUALA LUMPUR: The melodious sopogandangan (gongs) beating the ancient rhythms of the sumazau will reverberate throughout Sabah this month, signifying Tadau Kamaatan, or the Harvest Festival, is here.

The Bobohizans, or high priests or priestesses, performing intricate and ancient rituals to restore and appease the Bambaazon.

For the Kadazandusuns, who make up more than 30 per cent of the population in the state, May is a time for merry-making and thanksgiving for a bountiful harvest.

But more importantly, it is the time to return to one’s roots and celebrate Kadazandusun culture by continuing a tradition practiced since time immemorial.

“Early records of the British in North Borneo in the late 18th century show the Kadazandusuns were celebrating Tadau Kamaatan, even then,” said Kadazandusun Cultural Association (KDCA) deputy president and Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Datuk Dr Maximus Ongkili.

“The whole festival is essentially about being thankful for a good padi harvest. Remember, the Kadazandusuns’ staple food has always been and still is rice.”

In the 1960s, it was institutionalised as a state celebration when the first Chief Minister Tun Mohd Fuad Stephens gazetted May 31 as a public holiday.

Originally, Kamaatan honoured the rice spirit Bambaazon (See ‘The Six Stages of Bambaazon’ below). Legend has it there was once a severe draught and a great famine.

Kinoingan, the almighty God and creator, took pity and sacrificed his only daughter Huminodun to save his people.

Her body was sown as seeds throughout the land, and from these sprang the Kadazandusuns’ staple food: rice.

Red rice is considered the most sacred as it grew from Huminodun’s blood and flesh.

Huminodun is embodied in the seven-in-one rice spirit Bambaazon, and during Kaamatan, the Bobohizans, or high priests and priestesses, perform intricate and ancient rituals to salvage, rescue, unite, restore and appease Bambaazon, who could have been injured or lost during the harvest.

Six rituals are performed, but the most important is the Magavau when the Bobohizans search for and rescue Bambaazon.

Special prayers beckon the spirit back home to rest until the next planting season.

Some of the offerings given include fermented rice (tondut), seven bamboo cups of the best tapai (rice wine), eggs, banana blossom, fermented fish (nonsom) and chickens.

“With the advent of religion the ceremonies became more symbolic.

“Originally, Kaamatan was to honour the Bambaazon and give thanks to Kinoingan.

“Now, it’s about being grateful and celebrating a good harvest after all the hard work.

“It’s also a time for reunion with family and friends.”

At the end of the month, the state-level celebration will be held at the KDCA Hongkod Koisaan (Unity Hall) in Kota Kinabalu.

The most anticipated event is the Unduk Ngadau, a traditional beauty pageant.

The pageant pays homage to Huminodun, whose selfless act of sacrifice saved her people from starvation.

The winner of the Unduk Ngadau is said to embody the qualities of Huminodun, who was perfect and whole in soul, mind and beauty.

“Unduk Ngadau is not merely a pageant — it is a showcase of the Kadazandusun culture,” said Ongkili.

The contest, open to unmarried girls of Kadazandusun lineage between 18 and 25 years old, is not your typical beauty pageant. Skimpy bathing suits and catwalk struts are noticeably missing.

The girls (sumandak) are dressed in their traditional finery. Bonus points are given to those who can speak Kadazandusun. The judges pay particular attention to the traditional attire, which must be complete with all the trimmings and jewellery. The participant’s hair is even fashioned in the traditional style.

“In the past only school-leavers took part. Now, we have doctors, teachers and postgraduate students.

“About 60 per cent of the participants have tertiary qualifications.

“To me, this is an indirect reflection of the progress of the Kadazandusuns.”

In a bid to ensure the younger generations stay rooted in their culture, the KDCA is intensifying preservation and promotion efforts. This year’s Kaamatan will include an exhibition of traditional tools for padi cultivation.

Another addition to the celebration is a half-day showcase of local delicacies, such as bambangan (pickled wild mango), pinasakan (fish stew) and hinava (raw fish).

THE SIX STAGES OF BAMBAAZON

1. The Kumogos Ceremony

Before a harvest begins, the Bobohizan selects, ties and puts aside seven stalks of the best padi from a padi field. These will only be harvested after that field has been completely harvested. The seven stalks of padi are then scattered all over the field as a gift to the other spirits who may be there not to disturb the people during the harvest season.

2. The Kumotob Ceremony

The Bobohizan selects seven s talks of the best rice from padi fields which have yet to be harvested. The stalks are tied together and placed in a tadang (a special basket for keeping rice). Once this is done, the harvest can be completed.

3. The Posisip Ceremony

The Bobohizan takes the seven stalks of padi in the tadang to a rice hut. While chanting, she takes out the bundles and inserts them into a bamboo pole in the tangkob (rice container). The chants invoke the spirit of the rice to stay in the rice hut until the next planting season.

4. The Poiib Ceremony

In the rice hut, the Bobohizan carefully pours the rice into the tangkob. This process is repeated until there is no rice left in the tadang. The Bobohizan then recites chants appealing to the rice spirits to keep watch over the rice stored in the tangkob.

5. The Magavau Ceremony

This is the most important ceremony in Tadau Kaamatan. This focuses on the restoration of Bambaazon. Chants are recited and offerings made to the rice spirit. The Magavau is performed on the night of the first full moon after the harvest.

6. The Humabot Ceremony

The final stage involves a lot of merry-making and entertainment. This ceremony is celebrated at villages and districts, with state-level celebrations culminating on May 30 and 31. Traditional sports, gong-beating competitions and buffalo races are held. The highlight of the celebration is choosing the Unduk Ngadau.

Piala Huguan Siou Kaamatan KDCAKv 2007 akan diadakan pada masa dan tempat berikut:

TARIKH : 22hb. & 28hb. April, 2007 (Ahad & Sabtu)
TEMPAT : Padang
Bolasepak MSN,
Majilis Sukan Negara Bukit Jalil, Kuala
Lumpur
FORMAT: Liga Berkumpulan (Terhad – 40 team sahaja.)
YURAN PENYERTAAN : RM
300.00

Hadiah-hadiah
$$$

PERTAMA : RM 1500 + TROFI + MEDAL + PIALA PUSINGAN
KEDUA : RM 1000 + TROFI + MEDAL
KETIGA : RM 700 + TROFI + MEDAL
KEEMPAT :
RM 400 + MEDAL

Muat Turun Borang Penyertaan

Untuk Maklumat Lanjut, sila hubungi:
Marinus 013-380 8800
Marius
016-370 8443
Yasim 013-3784643
Jude 019-373 3521
Rommey 019-605 2797
Julie 019-370 0521

email: kdcakv@kdca.org.my atau marinus.johnny@gmail.com

Kopivosian!

Sukacita anda di jemput untuk menyertai Malam
Aramai-ti Kuala Lumpur 2007 pada 30 Mac 2007 anjuran KDCA Klang Valley, bermula pada jam 7 malam di The Zon hotel on the park, pool side. Tiket RM30 seorang (boleh di beli sekarang).

Aramai-ti surprise awaits !

Aramai-Tii Nite Kuala Lumpur 2007

Tarikh: 30 March 2007 @
Friday, 7pm onwards

Tempat: The Zon Hotel on the
park, Kuala Lumpur http://zonhotel.com.my

Tiket : RM30.00 satu orang

Untuk maklumat lanjut, sila email kdcakv@gmail.com atau julie@kdca.org.my

Tiket-tiket masuk boleh juga ditempah dari:

ZON HOTEL (Rahim) 012-913 9737

Lini 019-820 1987

Cyndy 019-388 0309

Marinus 013-3808800

Julie 019-3700 521

George 012-660 5450

Jessie 013-333 9902

Tom Cleda 013-303 5838

Cicero 016-323 9144

Tahniah juga kepada Tati Suzy yang telah berjaya menjadi juara Sugandoi Kaamatan peringkat KDCA Klang Valley.

Gambar-gambar Sugandoi Nite 2006 boleh dilihat di http://sugandoi.bambooborneo.com

Kopivosian.
KDCA Klang Valley

Jemputan adalah terbuka kepada umum:

Tarikh: 13 mei, 2006 (Jam 11:00 pagi – 6:30 ptg)
Tempat: Flamingo Hotel Kuala Lumpur (Grand Ballroom)

Kopivosian!Semua warga kota, khasnya Kadazandusun dan Sabahan di sekitar lembah Kang dijemput hadiruntuk memeriahkan lagi Pesta Kaamatan Tahun 2006.

Saksikan acara-acara menarik tahunan seperti Unduk Ngadau, Sugandoi, Sukan Tradisi, persembahan tarian budaya oleh kumpulan ERA Papar, persembahan artis-artis tempatan, cabutan tiket bertuah dan banyak lagi.

Sila hubungi kdcakv@kdca.org.my untuk keterangan lanjut.

Kotobian Tadau Tagazo Kaamatan.

Date : 24th December 2005
Time : 7.30pm
Ticket Priced at RM60.00 per person.
Venue: Dewan Seroja, Kelab Golf Perkhidmatan Awam,
Bukit KIara, Off Jalan Damansara,
60000 Kuala Lumpur.
Contact: Ms. Rosy at 012-2685323 or 03-51227880

About The Young Ambassadors:

The Young Ambassadors was organized in 1983. they were then popularly known as The Little Singers. The group consists of young children ages 5-17 years old. Unforgettable performances include the group’s representation of the Phillipines one of the guest children’s choir at the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventist in Indianapolis, Indiana USA in 1990 and Utrecht, Holland in 1995.

Aside from performing in various cities in the Philippines, they also had a concert tour in Hongkong in 2002. This present 5th generation of members just recently represented the Philippines once again in the 2005 General Conference in St. Louis, Missouri and gave concerts in San Jose, Loma Linda, San Diego and Glendale.