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Kaamatan festival brightens isolated Kadazandusun village

KDCA Web Admin — Sat, 22 May 2010 17:41:22 +0000

May 22, 2010, Saturday

KOTA KINABALU: Surrounded by thick jungles in the hills of the Crocker Range of Penampang, lies a sleepy hollow called Kampung Kalanggaan.Here, a small Kadazandusun community recently observed tradition to celebrate the Kaamatan harvest festival.

And with much enthusiasm, too.

While the village does not boast of proper roads, electricity or concrete buildings, the community made up for it with its zeal and passion during the festive celebration. A small wooden community centre served as the main venue for the festival held over two days, beginning May 16, complete with a feast, songs and ‘sumazau’ dances, as well as fun and games for all. It takes about eight hours to reach the village on foot from the nearest road link in Togudon.

There are only 12 houses occupied by less than 50 people within a three-kilometre radius of the community centre. State assistant finance minister and Moyog assemblyman Donald Mojuntin, who led an entourage to attend the celebration, had the honour of becoming the first elected representative to witness the Kaamatan festival.

“It took us back into a time when life was simple and everyone appreciated a good rice harvest,” he told reporters here yesterday.

The community also plants tobacco for extra income that would be used to buy salt, cooking oil, sugar and fuel, he said, adding that the community comprised subsistence farmers who planted rice, maize and tapioca. Kaamatan festival organiser Darius Gihol said the community was grateful for the entourage of 10 visitors who came to celebrate the festival with them.

“When we have guests, we feel honoured because of the trouble they take to come here,” said the assistant village security and development committee chairman. — Bernama

Keningau Kaamatan Fest May 1

Allan Dumbong — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 05:22:29 +0000

KOTA KINABALU: Keningau will kick off this year’s State-Level Kaamatan Festival celebration on May 1.

This was disclosed by the State-level Kaamatan Festival Committee chaired by Huguan Siou Datuk Joseph Pairin Kitingan at the Infratsructure Development Ministry, Monday.

Pairin, who is Deputy Chief Minister-cum-Infrastructure Development Minister, said that this year’s festival theme would be “Cultural Diversity Foundation of Harmony” (Kepelbagaian Budaya Asas Keharmonian/ Pogisuaian Koubasanan Koimpuunon Piunungan)” as a contributing factor towards strengthening the family spirit within 1Malaysia.

Tambunan will hold its district-level celebration on May 15, while Klang Valley on May 8.

(Source: Daily Express,9/2/2010)

BLACK & WHITE RAINBOW a theatrical play

Allan Dumbong — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 01:27:25 +0000

KDCA-ISCEP ALUMNI

PRODUCTION

A Story of Betrayal & Trust

Written & Directed By

Mohd Hazli Ali Zapar

Co-Director

Joanna Soh

Produced By

Tracy Deborah Egol

Date: 22, 23, 24, 29, 30 or 31 January 2010

Venue: Penampang Library Hall

Time: 8.00pm – 10.30 pm

Tickets: RM50 and RM35.

For more information/tickets reservation, pls contact:

Haz (016 552 2435) or Email: greenleaftheatre@gmail.com

Kadazandusun Cultural Association (KDCA) Headquarters

Tel: 088-713696; Fax: 088-713350

Email: koisaan@kdca.org.my

KDCA pledges to help stranded Sabahans

Allan Dumbong — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 08:57:35 +0000

Kota Kinabalu: The Kadazandusun Cultural Association’s (KDCA) youth development movement on Monday pledged it will do its best to assist Sabahans stranded in Kuala Lumpur.

Its Chairman, Allan Guim Dumbong, gave the undertaking in response to Daily Express’ front-page report Monday on jobless and homeless people from East Malaysia in the nation’s capital.

This was based on checks with non-governmental organisations like the Kechara Soup Kitchen Society, A.H.O.D Bukit Nenas, Kuala Lumpur and Street Fellowship at Klang Bus Station, which revealed they are mostly from Sabah, comprising mainly those who went to the peninsula seeking fortune but who fell prey to those who had promised them jobs.

“The Sabahans concerned should consider coming home for good as there are many things that can be done to earn income in Sabah such as tapping rubber, cultivating vegetables and fruits or doing small businesses,” he said in a statement.

The income in the beginning may not be high but the potential is there in the long run, he added, saying there is nothing better than being home and staying close with families and relatives.

“This will also ease the worries of the families,” he said.

Allan also called on Sabahans in Kuala Lumpur, particularly Kadazandusuns, to approach the Kadazandusun Cultural Association (KDCA) Klang Valley branch on their predicaments and seek assistance.

He hoped the NGOs which highlighted the issue, Kechara & A.H.O.D Bukit Nanas, will also compile information about the youths and contact the KDCA. “If any of the Sabahans concerned is Kadazandusun, we will try to assist them to get in touch with their families,” said Allan.

The KDCA can be reached at telephone 088- 713696 or via email: koisaan@kdca.org.my

Source: Daily Express,Tuesday, January 19, 2010

One Malaysia Gong Xi Fa Cai 2010 celebration at Hongkod Koisaan Jan 22-Feb 21, 2010

Allan Dumbong — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 10:50:03 +0000

Penampang: A lavish One Malaysia Gong Xi Fa Cai 2010 celebration will be held at the Kadazandusun Cultural Association (KDCA) on Jan 22 until Feb 21,2010 with top local and international artistes invited to perform.

Managing Director of XPL Global Sdn Bhd, J. S. Ling said the event was planned after taking the cue from the Prime Minister’s 1Malaysia vision.

“We being a corporate social responsibility organisation are initiating the celebration to realise our Prime Minister One Malaysia Vision by organising and the uniting Malaysians to celebrate the One Malaysia Gong Xi Fa Cai,” he said in a press conference at KDCA on Friday.

He said the Hongkod Koisaan Hall was picked as the venue for the event as it represent a non-political association for over 40 indigenous ethnic communities in Sabah.

Moreover, he said the KDCA grounds have been utilised over the years for various cultural events particularly the Kaamatan Festival that has earned it recognition.

Hence, what better way to celebrate the Chinese New Year (CNY) with the people of Sabah in a venue that inculcates cultural and social harmony among the multi-ethnic communities in the State, he said.

Ling said the KDCA would be decorated with traditional red lanterns and colourful traditional decorations.

The lanterns would depict, among others, the God of Fortune, God of Health, Wealth and Longevity, Grand One Malaysia roaring tiger and 11 Chinese Astrology Animals.

“There would be also two 120 feet long and 12 feet high dragons placed at the main entrance of the KDCA,” he said.

Throughout the one-month celebration, Ling said the KDCA would be transformed into a one-stop Chinese New Year Market with more than 100 outlets retailing all the necessities ranging from supermarket to departmental store merchandise.

To complement the retail outlets, he said the XPL Global has planned a Sabah Food Fusion where more than 100 food stalls promoting Sabah’s delicacies would be set up.

“We will also have singing competitions for the senior citizens and children, beauty pageant, photography contest, traditional games, lucky draw and fun fair,” he said.

In addition, he said they have invited a Chinese world-class acrobatic troupe to perform.

He said that among the local artistes expected to perform during the event are Ning Baizura, Misha Omar, Mohan and Lee Yan Ping while Chinese artiste, Liu San Jie and also artistes from Taiwan and Hong Kong.

Radio station MY FM, he said, would be covering the event.

On other developments, he said proceeds from the One Malaysia Gong Xi Fa Cai 2009 would be channelled to organisations such as Ranau Hospital Thalaesemia Association, Koisaan Educational Trust Fund, SJK © Pai Wen Ranau and Malaysia Chinese Independent Secondary Schools.

Source: Daily Express

Continue Huguan Siou Tradition

Allan Dumbong — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 09:00:03 +0000

Daily Express: Sunday, August 23, 2009

Penampang: Datuk Seri Joseph Pairin Kitingan celebrated the 25th anniversary of his installation as Huguan Siou, here, Friday, saying the occasion, besides honouring him, also stresses the need for the community to continue accepting the institution.

He said this was because the Huguan Siou (paramount leader) institution had encouraged the Kadazandusun people to be together, in keeping with the social fabric of society at large.

“It is in the trend of the social fabric of our societies to continue giving recognition to what we have and to ensure that our younger generation will benefit from sustaining whatever good which have been handed down by our ancestors to all of us for today and tomorrow,” said Pairin, who is also Kadazan Dusun Cultural Association (KDCA) President.

“I know as Huguan Siou, I am representing a community in a very unenviable wayÉmy hopes within the 25 years have somehow been achieved only up to a point.

“But, there is much to do and a long way to go and it is my hope that our love for one another and our community will continue to be expressed through our cooperation and understanding of each other.”

He said at the occasion at the Hongkod Koisaan that the event more importantly was an expression of the continuation and acceptance of the institution of the Huguan Siou.

He said the Huguan Siou institution is symbolic of a system which the Kadazandusun community had developed and accepted from their ancestors right down to the present day.

“It’s an honour and I am only happy that I am involved in the continuation of this traditional institution which signifies our symbolic unity within our community and I think that is a very important factor for us to go by, remember by and to continue with for the future,” he said.

Pairin, who is also a Deputy Chief Minister-cum-Infrastructure Development Minister, said 25 years is a long time and wondered how he did it through all these years.

“If I have done anything good, I thank the Lord,” he said, adding that he hoped the community would be proud of the celebration and look at it from a positive perspective.

Pairin also hoped that many of the events concerning the Kadazandusun community could be recorded by writers like Tan Sri Herman Luping.

“Because obviously we, especially the young generation will continue to look for references, reminders and guidance and inspiration and all this will only come to what we will bequest through books, pictures, videos and all types of references for our younger generations to refer to.

“This goes to our State and this goes to our country,” he said and registered his gratitude to Penampang, Tuavon, for the decision to install him as Huguan Siou on July 1, 1984.

“The same goes to Kota Belud, Papar, Kudat, Tambunan and other places, which have given me the responsibility and support that I continue to be inspired, guided by all of you.

“And I hope for the rest of my life, I will be able to do something more for our community, together with you and the younger generation,” he said.

Also on hand were KDCA Deputy Presidents Datuk Dr Maximus Ongkili and Datuk Clarence Bongkos Malakun who is also the organising chairman as well as KDCA Supreme Council members.

Sugandoi : Platform for Sabah Artistes

Allan Dumbong — Mon, 04 May 2009 00:40:05 +0000

Papar: The Sugandoi competition is becoming Sabah’s main factory for outstanding singers and some of its “graduates” have become well-respected performing artistes in the country.

Deputy Speaker, Johnny Mositun said some Sugandoi champions like Reynaldo Pagie went on to become champion at national level singing competitions like the Suara Emas Bintang RTM in Kuala Lumpur. Reynaldo then went on to represent Malaysia at the Asean Golden Voice Festival in Ho Chi Minh City and won the competition at that, he said, adding another example was Esther Elizabeth Applunius who is currently still in the running for the popular reality singing competition “One in a Million”. Speaking to launch the Papar Sugandoi competition at the Community Centre here Wednesday, Mositun said the mechanism of the competition had been fine-tuned.According to him, the Sugandoi has become an important element in the Harvest Festival, which is organised to remind the community of the noble values of the tradition.

(Adapted from: Daily Express, May 1, 2009)

RESEARCH, DOCUMENTATION & COMMUNICATION SUB-COMMITTEE

Allan Dumbong — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 14:50:03 +0000

OBJECTIVES:

1. To conduct research on the Kadzandusuns’ way of life as showcased during the month-long Kaamatan;

2. To compile the operation manuals/guidelines/TORs of all the main sub-committees of the Kaamatan;

3. To document the reasearch findings inthe form of print materials, electronic or CDs;

4. To communicate the cultural events during kaamatan to others through the KDCA Website.

If you are interested to join or know more about the activities of this Sub-Committee, please contact:

Gun Allan G Dumbong

HP: 016-8325071

Email: adumbong@yahoo.com

KADAZANDUSUNS MUST EQUIP WITH KNOWLEDGE: HUGUAN SIOU

Allan Dumbong — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 03:25:02 +0000

RANAU: The Kadazandusun community must enhance knowledge to compete with other races.In making the call, Deputy Chief Minister Huguan Siou Datuk Seri Joseph Pairin Kitingan, who is also the President of the Kadazandusun Cultural Association (KDCA), said only through education Kadazandusuns will succeed in this competitive world. “Knowledge is the key and there is still a lot to do to enhance our competitiveness”, he said at the district-level Huguan Siou’s Students Excellence Awards”, here, Friday (17^th April 2009).

Education, he said, has paved the way for many Kadazandusuns to achieve success in many fields, including business, as well as many have been appointed to important positions in the Government both at Federal and State level.

“It is not impossible that one day a Kadazandusun will be the Country’s Prime Minister”, he said. As such, he urged parents to encourage their children to pursue education to highest level possible.

Meanwhile, SMK Mat Salleh was awarded the Huguan Siou Award for Exemplary School for its achievements in both academic and curriculum fields, Murnah Kimas of SMK Mat Salleh and Mirona Edora Jebis (SMK Lohan) were awarded the STPM Excellence Awards and the Pelajar Harapan STPM award for their achievements in the Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) Examination.

Five Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia students – Mustapha Kamil Husen (SMK Agama), Vaynessa Jaffrey (SMK Mat Salleh), Sofiah Atiqah Rehinin (SMK Agama), Daphne William Apin (SMK Mat Salleh) and Christine Clara Seruit (SMK Timbua) were honoured for their achievements in the examination.

Eight Penilaian Menengah Rendah (PMR) students – Ray Jackwel Johny, Mozes Sualim (both SMK Bundu Tuhan), Jabri Juhinin (SMK Kundasang), Norsyafiqah Salimun, Wiviva Lawansa, Suzana Jusimin, Jamail Jimin (all SMK Ranau), Olga Natasha Jebis (SMK Timbua) and Jannah Sariau (SMK Lohan) were also honoured for their achievements.

(Adapted from Daily Express, 19^th April 2009)

Kadazandusun Momoguno do Ponoihian Arkeologi

Allan Dumbong — Sun, 08 Mar 2009 03:55:04 +0000

PENAMPANG: Momoguno o tinau Kadazandusun do ponoizukan arkeologi om profail DNA montok mongintutun uvang kinoizonon di poguhui dioho id pogun posoihi diti om susuutonon dino do papatantu map kinotongkopan dioho id pogun Sabah diti ontok po haid timpu “pra-sejarah”.

Ponginsomokan diho nopo nga sabaagi duvo ahal dominon di pinoimbuhai do mumumpazat ngaavi seminar kokomoi nontodonon do Kadazandusun di kahapas pinapabantang kalatas kalaja kinuhuvan do Nontodonon do Kadazandusun Teori om Analisis Ponoihian Kohimpupuunon i minaan di Dr Dayu Sansalu di ontok tadau Kohimo natakahib.

Pinabantangan di nakaanjul id Pambabasaan Buuk Pogun Sabah (PNS) Laan Penampang diho nopo nga sabaagi kalatas kalaja koiso do Seminar Berkala Koisaan (Koisaan Serial Seminar) i pinaanjul do Urusetia Laan Koisaan Koubasanan Kadazandusun (KDCA) Laan Inobong.

Kivaa teori togumu di pinoimbuhai do monunuat ngaavi, hobi no mantad Kotobon i pinopoboos do tinau Kadazandusun id timpu di poguhui nopo nga mantad iso kinoizonon suvai, poingkuo po nga poimpantod do Kadazandusun nopo nga mogigizon di nokopoguhu no kozo id pogun Sabah.

Au tokou kaanu monoimo atus piatus ponoodo do Kadazandusun miampai pointihombus nopo nga sinakagon mantad iso bangsa suvai di nakahaid no poinsandad tu ula-ula poimbida do Kadazandusun nopo nga au popokito kopiagahahn di tapantod.

â€œNung kaanu tokou monoimo ponoomo teori ngavi di moboos do mantad tokou iso tana toi pogun geografi suvai, mantad diho do ahal di mositi dotokou soizukon nopo nga id kinoizonon nomboo id pogun posoihi diti do taki-aki dotokou tumimpuun mogigizon? Mantad nomboo izioho tuminongkop? Songian do koikot i pogun diti, suminusuut izioho doid nomboo ninsudon?

Poinsanganu o Kadazandusun do tungkus legenda Nunuk Ragang. Iti nopo nga kivaa do katapatan dino doid ahal susuzan. Gisom baino diti, nokotoimo o Kadazandusun do Nunuk Ragang nopo nga pinogigizonan dioho di koiso nogi poguhui tuminongkop id pototongkop Sabah.

Poingkuo po nga kivaa nogi kopokitanan ngaavi di popokito do suvai ko id Nunuk Ragang, kivaa nogi iso tinimungan suvai do taki-aki Kadazandusun do nokoikot id Ungib (Gua) Madai om minongukab pinogigizonan id kinoizonon nokomoi poguhui do tuminongkop id pototongkop pogun Sabah.

Kinoinsudon doid Nunuk Ragan om Ungib Madai diho minanaak kokitanan do di poguhui diho, izioho nopo nga mantad iso kinoizonon di isooi, i au osodu mantad do duuduvo kinoizonon nokomoi. Id kobuzuan kotongkopan diti, kivaa kokikitanan ngaavi di moboos do duuduvo tinimungan taki-aki Kadazandusun diho nopo nga mantad kinoizonon do baino diti i komozon do Negara Brunei Darussalam ka di Dr Dayu, pinopoboos do vookon suvai pinonoizukan toi analisis teori ngaavi di notimung disido.

Di poguhui diho, id pason di Timbang Polosidin Koisaan Koubasanan Kadazandusun Sabah (KDCA), i John Masabal, minoboos do seminar diho nopo nga kikoimaan akademik i kituduvan montok monimung kavo ngaavi ponoihian kokomoi tinau Kadazandusun.

Pinonoizukan kokomoi tinau Kadazandusun nopo nga mositi populokison. Momoguno o sinakagon Kadazandusun do bakaang pombiian kokomoi tinau dioho, id sampaping diho, mimang tokou nogi do manaak sokodung kumaan doid ponguhudan susuzan Malaysia do mooi o kavo ngaavi kiguno kokomoi tinau di nokopoguhu no kozo id Sabah do kaampai,ka di John.

Tumanud vagu di John, ahapas o seminar diho di kaanjul kuang hobi sontoun diho, iso seminar do poonjulon miampai kahansanan do savi avi kalatas pabantangon do aanu todoon id suang kavo buuk.

Potindapou nogi doid seminar nokomoi i Puu Komiti KDCA hongkod, i Allan Guim Dumbong, mononoizuk tinau Rungus, i Paul Porodong, om i aktivis tinau Kimaragang, i Dr Jurin Gunsalam.

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