Major Holidays:

Christmas
New Year's Day
Hari Raya Puasa
Thaipusam
Chinese New Year
Wesak Day
Kaamatan Festival
Gawai Festival
Festival of San Pedro
Flora Festival
Malaysia Festival
Mooncake Festival
Deepavali

Holidays

 

Kaamatan Festival in Sabah (May l -31) 

The Kaamatan or Harvest Festival is celebrated by the Kadazans / Dusuns in thanks for a bountiful harvest. Highlights include a beauty pageant, cultural dances and rituals culminating in the thanksgiving ceremony performed by the Bobohizan or high priestess.
 

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