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Daily Express
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Express
Fest promotes unique Tempasuk heritage
Published on: Sunday, August 17, 2025 Published on: Sun, Aug 17, 2025 Text Size: Parade from Mukim Gunding. KOTA BELUD: The colourful Citrawarna Night was among the highlights of Festival Tempasuk 2025, celebrating the ethnic arts and culture of the Tempasuk community. Held over five days beginning Aug 13, the festival features traditional dances, costumes, food, folk games and cultural performances aimed at promoting the unique heritage of the Tempasuk and Kota Belud areas. Festival Chairperson Datin Vinnie Nursyahirah Abdullah said the event served as a platform to showcase the diversity and richness of local traditions. 'This festival brings together various elements of Tempasuk's arts and culture. Historically, Tempasuk was the original name of Kota Belud, and we are proud to highlight the heritage of communities across this region,' she said after the event at the Tempasuk People's Service Centre Square. Among the evening's highlights were performances by popular local artists, Datuk Francis Landong and Leles Koronob, as well as a cultural showcase by the Pentarama troupe from the Sabah Information Department. The event was officiated by Pantai Dalit Assemblyman and Executive Chairman of Innoprise Corporation Sdn Bhd, Datuk Jasnih Daya. The main attraction was the Citra Budaya Etnik Tempasuk Parade, featuring nine teams, seven representing sub-districts within the Tempasuk constituency, and two invited teams from the organising committee, including the Tobilung ethnic group of Kota Belud. Vinnie said each team competed for five awards - Largest Participation, Best Performance, Best Concept, Most Festive Team and Best Teamwork. 'This is the second time the parade has been held, with the first edition in 2022 under a slightly different name,' she added. She expressed hope that the festival would continue to serve as a platform for the Tempasuk community to preserve and promote their customs and cultural identity, while positioning the constituency as a cultural tourism hub. 'We expect around 5,000 visitors throughout the festival. This turnout will benefit local businesses including homestays, food vendors, and souvenir sellers, even over a short period,' she said. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
Borneo Post
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Borneo Post
Tempasuk Festival celebrates ethnic heritage with grand cultural parade
Parade by the Tobilung ethnic group at the Tempasuk Festival 2025. KOTA BELUD (Aug 16): The Colourful Night (Malam Citrawarna) was a key highlight of the Tempasuk Festival 2025, themed around the artistic and cultural imagery of Tempasuk, featuring diverse artistic performances and cultural activities to promote local heritage. Festival chairperson Datin Vinnie Nursyahirah Abdullah stated that the five-day festival, running from August 13, showcases the cultural diversity of Tempasuk and Kota Belud through dance, traditional attire, food, folk games and artistic performances. 'This festival is a celebration bringing together various artistic and cultural elements of the Tempasuk community. Historically, Tempasuk was the original name for Kota Belud, which is why we present cultures from across this region to introduce them to the public. 'Notably, tonight's program features appearances by renowned local artists like Datuk Francis Landong and Leles Koronob, alongside performances by the Pentarama troupe from the Sabah Information Department,' she told the media after the event at Dataran Pusat Khidmat Rakyat N.9 Tempasuk here on Friday. The ceremony was officiated by Datuk Jasnih Daya, Executive Chairman of Innoprise Corporation Sdn Bhd and assemblyman for Pantai Dalit, Tuaran. The pinnacle event, the Tempasuk Ethnic Cultural Parade, involved nine teams: seven representing sub-districts (mukim) in the Tempasuk State Constituency and two special invited teams from the committee – the Tobilung ethnic group of Kota Belud. 'This parade is a community focal point, as each team presents its uniqueness while vying for five awards: Largest Participating Team, Best Performance, Best Concept, Most Vibrant Team and Most Cooperative Team. 'This parade competition is the second edition after its debut in 2022, though the name differs slightly,' she added. According to Vinnie, the festival aims to be a platform for the Tempasuk community to elevate their customs and cultures, positioning the Tempasuk State Constituency as a tourism hub while fostering closer ties between locals and visitors. She added that the festival also positively impacts the local economy through vendor booths, exhibitions, collaborations with accommodation providers, and involvement of various service providers. 'We anticipate around 5,000 visitors throughout the festival. This attendance can economically benefit residents via accommodation services, food businesses, and souvenir sales, even within this short period,' she explained. Also present were Sabah Softwoods Berhad chairman and Tempasuk assemblyman Datuk Mohd Arsad Bistari, Kota Belud District Officer Peter Jiton, Sabah Information Department deputy director Supian Musa and Kota Belud District Chief OKK Awang Samad.
Borneo Post
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Borneo Post
Kaamatan Festival: No beer at traditional houses, stalls cheaper, stricter rules
Jeffrey (centre) speaking at the press conference. KOTA KINABALU (May 22): Several changes will be made for this year's state level Kaamatan festival on May 30 and 31 at the Kadazan Dusun Cultural Association (KDCA) compound. KDCA deputy president Datuk Seri Dr Jeffrey Kitingan said they have added the 14th traditional house on the compound, which is from the Tobilung ethnic group. Jeffrey informed that no beer will be served at the traditional houses this year, but those seeking such refreshments can still find them at the commercial stalls. He explained that this is because from May 29 to 30, these houses will instead truly showcase Sabah's traditional food, drinks, outfit and music. In addition, he said the rent for the permanent stalls on the grounds will be reduced to a maximum RM5,000 per stall instead of RM7,000 last year. As for the canopy stalls, the lowest rent starts at RM2,500 each. Jeffrey, who is also the organising chairman for the celebration, said they are also tightening enforcement this year to prevent any unruly behaviour or untoward incidents. He said the stall operators have been warned to cease playing loud music past 1am or risk being fined, following yearly complaints from surrounding neighbourhoods. Last year, six traditional houses were compounded RM1,000 each by the Penampang Municipal Council for the offence. Jeffrey also advised those attending the celebration to practice decorum, in light of an incident a couple years back where attendees were seen dancing on tables. He added that security personnel and People's Volunteer Corps (Rela) will be placed at the site to keep things in check, and their enforcement team will take appropriate action on any wrongdoers caught. 'We do not tolerate unruly behaviours. All the operators have been warned about the matter. 'Do not overdo things when celebrating, be it drinking, eating, dancing or singing. 'Be careful on the road and take care of your safety. Celebrate responsibly,' he told a press conference at the Shangri-La Tanjung Aru Resort here Thursday. Jeffrey also said this year's Kaamatan Festival is an important platform to further enhance the tourism industry, thus boosting the people's economy in Sabah. The state-level 2025 Kaamatan Festival Main Committee chairman expects many industry players and foreign agencies to converge on all the districts in Sabah to jointly enliven its celebration. 'This is what we want the festival to be, a platform to spur Sabah's tourism and economy and our goal has become a reality with an increase in the number of investors during this season,' he said. He added that, so far, all the various programmes implemented in conjunction with the Kaamatan month were running smoothly. 'I can see that the district-level launching of the Kaamatan Festival went smoothly and I want to thank all parties, particularly the main committee which has played a significant role in ensuring the festival runs smoothly. I hope this momentum can be maintained until the festival ends on May 31,' he said. Jeffrey said that this year, the traditional houses at the KDCA would be used as an open house for the public. 'So, we invite everyone to visit the 14 traditional houses so that we can all learn more about our heritage and culture,' he added. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is expected to officiate the Kaamatan festival on May 30, while Sabah Head of State Tun Musa Aman will close the celebration on May 31.
