{"id":2202,"date":"2023-05-30T13:30:23","date_gmt":"2023-05-30T13:30:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/holidaysabah.com\/2023\/05\/30\/unlock-the-charms-of-sabahs-kaamatan-festival\/"},"modified":"2023-05-30T14:10:08","modified_gmt":"2023-05-30T14:10:08","slug":"unlock-the-charms-of-sabahs-kaamatan-festival","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/holidaysabah.com\/?p=2202","title":{"rendered":"Unlock the charms of Sabah&#8217;s Kaamatan Festival"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-1 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"173\" src=\"https:\/\/holidaysabah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG-20230529-WA0066-300x173.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"2197\" class=\"wp-image-2197\" srcset=\"https:\/\/holidaysabah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG-20230529-WA0066-300x173.jpg 300w, https:\/\/holidaysabah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG-20230529-WA0066.jpg 720w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sabah&#8217;s districts are urged to embrace the creation of an immersive and comprehensive Kaamatan calendar, designed to highlight the vibrant tapestry of the region&#8217;s Kaamatan Festival.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Assistant Tourism, Culture, and Environment Minister, Datuk Joniston Bangkuai, has proposed this initiative to unveil the hidden gems of small-scale celebrations in picturesque rural villages, providing tourists with the opportunity to partake in the lively festivities during their visits to rural destinations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The collaborative effort seeks the involvement of representatives from each district, working closely with local communities and village leaders to gather accurate information about the Kaamatan celebrations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-1 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"461\" src=\"https:\/\/holidaysabah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/20230526_145258-1024x461.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"2200\" class=\"wp-image-2200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/holidaysabah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/20230526_145258-1024x461.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/holidaysabah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/20230526_145258-300x135.jpg 300w, https:\/\/holidaysabah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/20230526_145258-768x346.jpg 768w, https:\/\/holidaysabah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/20230526_145258-1536x692.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/holidaysabah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/20230526_145258-2048x922.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The calendar will encompass essential details such as dates, locations, specific cultural activities, and performances taking place in each village.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;With the availability of this calendar, tourists and tour agencies can conveniently plan their itineraries to coincide with the month-long Kaamatan celebration in May.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They can select villages that align with their interests and desired experiences,&#8221; he stated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;Such a designated calendar will greatly facilitate the Sabah Tourism Board (STB) in its promotional efforts.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-1 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"259\" src=\"https:\/\/holidaysabah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG-20230528-WA0034-300x259.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"2199\" class=\"wp-image-2199\" srcset=\"https:\/\/holidaysabah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG-20230528-WA0034-300x259.jpg 300w, https:\/\/holidaysabah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG-20230528-WA0034-768x663.jpg 768w, https:\/\/holidaysabah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG-20230528-WA0034.jpg 820w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Joniston, also the chairman of STB, emphasized that this Kaamatan Festival calendar would contribute to the equitable distribution of tourism opportunities across Sabah&#8217;s districts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He highlighted the unfortunate tendency for larger towns and cities to receive more attention, often overshadowing the smaller villages and rural areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;By showcasing the Kaamatan celebrations in different villages, the calendar aims to promote a more inclusive and balanced tourism landscape. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-1 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-4 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/holidaysabah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG-20230530-WA0127-1024x600.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"2198\" class=\"wp-image-2198\" srcset=\"https:\/\/holidaysabah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG-20230530-WA0127-1024x600.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/holidaysabah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG-20230530-WA0127-300x176.jpg 300w, https:\/\/holidaysabah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG-20230530-WA0127-768x450.jpg 768w, https:\/\/holidaysabah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG-20230530-WA0127.jpg 1300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It encourages visitors to explore lesser-known areas and supports local economies,&#8221; 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