Stacy Anam delights fans with appearance at Kaamatan finale
KOTA KINABALU: Fans were excited to see Sabah homegrown singer Stacy Anam at the Kadazandusun Cultural Association's (KDCA) Hongkod Koisaan on the final day of the Kaamatan Festival on Saturday (May 31).
Festival goers swarmed to catch a glimpse of the season six Akademi Fantasia winner.
Excited cries of "Stacy!" filled the air, with many taking wefies with the Penampang-born star.
Stacy, who was with her husband, singer Akim Ahmad, was visibly moved by the warm reception and festive atmosphere.
"It has been so long since I celebrated Kaamatan.
"I went back to my kampung, which was alive with the Kaamatan spirit. It reminded me of who I am and where I come from," said the 34-year-old.
Dubbed as Malaysia's "dancing queen", Stacy said she was proud to be Sabahan and of Kadazan ethnicity.
"Our culture is incredibly rich and unique, something that cannot be described with words," she said.
Stacy's will be holding a much-anticipated concert at the Sabah International Convention Centre (SICC) on June 21.
Akim shared his admiration for the vibrant cultural celebration.
"This is a wonderful opportunity for families to come together. It is not just limited to Sabahans. We saw Unduk Ngadau contestants from places like Johor, Klang Valley and other states," he said.
Kaamatan, Sabah's month-long harvest festival, celebrates unity, gratitude and heritage, and remains one of the most beloved events on the state's cultural calendar.
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