PENAMPANG, 5 December 2025 — In a gathering that felt both ceremonial and forward-leaning, the Kadazan Dusun Cultural Association (KDCA), in collaboration with TV Sabah, staged Kaamatan Reflection Day — a curated platform designed to refine the blueprint, rhythm and cultural direction of the 2026 Kaamatan Festival.
The session brought together the Kaamatan Steering and Coordination Committee (MICC), the Unduk Ngadau Kaamatan leadership, Randawi Tavantang Kaamatan representatives, custodians of Bobolian traditions, the Publicity and Communications unit, and cultural ambassadors from traditional houses. At its core, the program aimed to distill the festival’s vision and values, ensuring that next year’s celebration emerges more structured, culturally tuned and rooted in the unifying spirit of the Kadazandusun people.
The day opened with remarks from KDCA Deputy President and Honorary Treasurer, Datuk Joseph Paulus Lantip, setting a tone that was part reflection, part renewal — the kind of moment where heritage meets contemporary cultural ambition.
What followed were four dynamic dialogue sessions, each crafted like editorial think-pieces: exploring the meaning of Kaamatan in modern Sabah, elevating leadership strategies, strengthening the familial unity within the KDCA ecosystem, and mapping a cultural roadmap for Kaamatan 2026 with a distinctly Kadazandusun identity.
As afternoon light settled over Hongkod Koisaan, the fifth and final session unveiled the collective reflection: sharper management strategies, wider youth engagement, fortified cultural content, and a more enduring communication framework for the upcoming festival season.
The program concluded with a closing address by KDCA President, Huguan Siou Tan Sri DSP Joseph Pairin Datuk Kitingan, whose presence lent a sense of gravitas and generational continuity to the moment.
This reflective initiative is poised to become a catalyst, shaping Kaamatan 2026 into a celebration that feels more curated, inclusive and aligned with the aspirations of today’s Kadazandusun community — a cultural festival not only preserved, but thoughtfully re-imagined for a new era.
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