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Last of the Kaamatan Bobohizan: traditions fade away as modernisation, other religions overshadow ancient rituals

As Sabah celebrates harvest festival, the cultural heritage of the Bobohizan priests is at risk, with few facing a battle to preserve their dying traditions

A young teacher’s mission to keep Kadazandusun language alive

Teacher Lenzely Salimin is on a mission to revive the Kadazandusun people’s love for their own tongue, and then to spread knowledge about this indigenous language.  Lenzely did not start not start out with this passion, but fell into it after being appointed ambassador of the Kadazandusun language by the Sabah Cultural Board, two years ago at the age of 25.

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