Hi everyone, my post today is about the UNDUK NGADAU. You guys maybe want to check my post before about HARVEST FESTIVAL @ TADAU KAAMATAN.
The election of a woman who will be called 'Unduk Ngadau' is the main event thus becoming the highlight of the festival of Kaamatan Festival for the Kadazan, Dusun, Murut (KDM) tribe in this state.
Nowadays, Unduk Ngadau is not just for the KDM tribe, but for all tribe in Sabah. There are more than 27 ethnics in Sabah.
List of ethnic races in Sabah (Only can list some) :
•Kadazan-Dusun
•Malay
•Kwijau
•Murut
•Bajau
•Illanun
•Lotud
•Rungus
•Tambanuo
•Dumpas
•Mangka'ak
•Suluk
•Orang Sungai
•Brunei
•Kedayan
•Bisaya Beaufort
•Tidong
•Maragang
•Orang Cocos
•Paitan
•Ida'an
•Minokok
•Rumanau
• Sino (Chinese mixed Dusun)
Among all of this ethnic races, Kadazan-Dusun is the highest population in Sabah. In addition, over 80 local dialects spoken all around Sabah.
THE UNDUK NGADAU IS THE HIGHLIGHT OF THE FESTIVAL
This year (2018), we will see the Unduk Ngadau beauties from 46 districts from all over Sabah, including Klang Valley, Johor, and the latest addition, Penang( Peninsular Malaysia).
Before the final Unduk Ngadau on 31st of May, 2018, there is Sodop Pintutunan or also known as Sodop Unduk Ngadau (Gala Night). This year, Sodop Unduk Ngadau will be held on 29th May 2018. For the Evening Wear Ethnic concept, local designers will be able to showcase their creative designs during the Sodop Unduk Ngadau.
(I didn't own this pictures. All credit goes to the Photographer)
As we all can see, all these costumes are so pretty. The designer really did well! Oh forgot to mention, There are three subsidiary titles being awarded during Sodop Unduk Ngadau charity dinner.
TATI TOPIODO (Miss Natural Beauty)
Miss Natural Beauty 2016 (Tati Topiodo): Vinny Alvionitta Sasising (Matunggong)
Pic Credit MySabah.comTATI TOSUAU (Miss Friendly)
TATI TOHINUUD (Miss Personality)
MISS POPULAR FACEBOOK
A new queen will be born on 31 May 2018, from different Sabah and Malaysia districts compete for the State-Level Unduk Ngadau 2018 (Miss Harvest Festival). The venue for State Level Kaamatan Festival is at Hongkod Koisaan (KDCA).
So here some of Unduk Ngadau pictures collection
Unduk Ngadau 2017
From left to right: 1st Runner-up:Shareene Francis Loudin(Penampang), The Queen: Kerinah Mah (DBKK), 2nd-Runner-up: Arveyna Pamella Januin(Papar).
(Credit pic to Freddy Au)
Unduk Ngadau 2016
From left to right: 1st Runner-up: Claryssa Henry (Kudat), The Queen: Sherry Ann Laujang (Penampang), 2nd-Runner-up: Fenny Ester Joslin (Banggi)
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Unduk Ngadau 2015
The queen: Ryannie Neils Yong(Tanjung Aru)
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Unduk Ngadau 2014
From left to right :1st runner up : Ms. Scarlett Megan( Kota Marudu). The Queen: Ms. Cheryl Lynn Pinsius (DBKK), 2nd runner-up: Ms. Liz Lorena Rayner (Johor).
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I must say, I'm so proud to be Sabahan! 😁 Actually, It’s a great opportunity for visitors to experience the hospitality and celebrations of Sabahans. So, let's go to KDCA on 31st May 2018.
OSONONG TADAU TAGAYO DO KAAMATAN!
HAPPY HAVEST DAY
Thank you,
@Debbie89