Salaam to all lovely readers,
Hi all,
What is unity? What is unity stands
for? Very often, we hear from our own people who say, “Malaysia is a unite
country.” As for me, I believe that there is unity in Malaysia but because
unity can’t be defined within strict parameters, we often “see” unity. Why? One
learned person said to me – there is no unity in Malaysia, there is only
tolerance. Is it true? Come to think of it, there might be some truth (based on
my amateur and inexperience observation). Look at certain people talking to the
press; they constantly remind us of one’s race and religion. As a unite
citizens, why is it very hard for us to practice what we’ve said? Some people
even openly object to the term, “Bangsa Malaysia.” How often do we hear the
word “muhibbah” nowadays?
I had the opportunity to participate in the
Orientation Course for Federal Officers from Sabah, Sarawak and Federal
Territory of Labuan, from 2 until 7 March, 2010, which was
organized by the Division of Unity and National Integration. This course was
organized to expose participants about the purpose of unity and integration
among Malaysian. During the course, many ideas have been expressed on how we
can move the country to a higher level of integration. From what I’ve observed,
many of prescriptions proposed are simplistic and superficial. Having said
that, they do not reflect any in-depth understanding of the issues involved.
More serious analyzes are needed to be done. But overall, I enjoyed the course!
Standing together with one voice over certain issues can be defined as
unity. But I think helping out each other in terms of trouble is also a form of
unity. It is the essence that matters, not the outward appearance. It is a
very important element in ensuring harmonious relationship among each other.
Unity can only be achieved through more time.
With time, we will start to share a common history and only then can we begin
to see that being divided only serve to our disadvantage. Apart from that,
unity is when all work to achieve and maintain equality. If we work towards
equality and maintain, where is the source of motivation and satisfaction. This
is a basic human instinct. All in all, how good and pleasant it is when
we, Malaysian, live together in unity!
Anyway, below are some of the photos I took
during 2011 Sabah State Level Pesta Kaamatan held at Hongkod Koisaan KDCA,
Penampang. I saw all races, all colors, aren't they beautiful? Let us learn
from one another, celebrate our unity in diversity, and work respectfully
together for the well-being of the community and the world.
Kotobian om kounsikaan do Tadau Tagayo
Kaamatan kumaa toinsanan tobpinai ngaawi.
Kulintangan
(Picture above).
This was first introduced into west Sabah by the Bruneis but it is also
traditionally used by the Bajaus and some Dusun/Kadazan people. It is usually
played on festive occasions, such as weddings and religious ceremonies, where
it is often accompanied by other traditional gongs. The instrument consists of a set of about
eight to nine small brass kettle gongs. Each sounds a different pitch when
struck. The gongs are arranged horizontally in a row on a low wooden bed-like
frame. The player sits down on the floor in front of the gongs and beats them
with two small wooden mallets.
Make-up and
preparation.
Sumazau dance.
This type of dance is one of the most well known traditional dances in Sabah as
well as throughout Malaysia. It belongs to the Kadazan Penampang tribe.
This ritual
dance serves varied functions such as thanksgiving for bountiful paddy planting
and harvesting, prayer against evil spirits, honouring the spirits as well as
to cure illness.
Youngsters of
Tuaran wearing contemporary traditional costume.
Dusun Lotud
community, Tuaran.
The popular
dance of the lotud is the sumayau (also known mongigol tuaran)its ritual dance
performance during magavau rituals.
The Dusun Lotud
are one of sub group kadazandusun,the lotud ,who live mainly at tuaran
district, are among a traditional rice produser of Sabah.
Dancers
performing the Dusun Liwan traditional dance.
Dancers in
Dusun Liwan traditional costume.
Under the efforts of the Kadazandusun Cultural Association Sabah, the
standardized Kadazandusun language is of the Bundu-liwan dialect
spoken in Bundu and Liwan. Dusun Bundu-liwan's selection was based on it being
the most mutually intelligible, when conversing with other Dusun or Kadazan dialects. [1]
Sincerely yours.
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see more photos. All photos were captured by me.
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