The District Of Tambunan

Tangon : Yanak-anak om ie Ongkor

2012-02-11T21:00:00.000-08:00

Waro-waro kaka di gulu-gulu po id iso oh nokoiyonon di om, haro kaka iso paganakan do poingiyon, tama, tapa om tanak. Ie tapa nopo nga pinungaranan do ie Kaki-Kaki, ie nopo tama nga pinungaranan do ie Kodu-Kodu om ie nopo tanak diolo nga pinungaranan do ie Yanak-Anak.

Yolo nopo kaka'd ti do sanganak-anak nga monidong, mongulam om mananon nanom ngawi do kokotuan om ie ngawi taakanon do suai. Aparu tomod kaka yolo'd ti. Ie Yanak-Anak nopo nga tanakwagu di olumis tomod oh kokitanan om aparu, osonong ngawi oh kowoyo-woyoon.

Insan tadau, pimpanau no ie Yanak-Anak id tidong diolo. Id tawayaan nopo di Yanak-Anak di nga walai di Ligot Liou. Ie Ligot Liou nopo'd ti nga molohing no om oligot tomod oh liou, milo ngawi do pinturugan ie liou dau. Ie Ligot Liou nopo'd ti nga arahi tomod do posilang do parai, mutok tutok pondo ie Ligot Liou id suriba di bunahau do magandad di parai dau do oromuk."Talib oku po inan....""Erei, Yanak-Anak ko ie mala'd di.Mumbaya po boh, inggutuwan oku po.."

Umbaya nodi kaka Yanak-Anak di do minonginggutu di Ligot Liou. Soira sinoriyuk di Yanak-Anak ie tokobuk di Ligot Liou, atukoi... nouru tomod Yanak-Anak do nokotigog tu mogisusuwai po id tokobuk di Ligot Liou, haro no gangak, haro no lontugi, haro no tangkalamai, haro no giyuk. Tahan-tahanon po kaka di Yanak-Anak tu orosian do gokiyak. Siyahan no kaka di Yanak-Anak do manabpo ie tangkalamai, giyuk, lontugi om gangak om pokuwon no id palad di Ligot Liou. Soira do minsosodop nodi, ugad nodi Yanak-Anak.
"Yanak-Anak, tumakad ko nopo hilo id nuluhon om, umbayaan no ie tawadak, onuon ie tawadak di omulok po nga kada po ukabo id tanga do ralan. Korikot po id walai om ukabon nogi.""Pounsikou no inan," ka nogi di Yanak-Anak.

Soira do tuminakad ie Yanak-Anak do nulu, kokito no di Yanak-Anak ie tawadak di om onuo no di Yanak-Anak ie tawadak di omulok po miagal di pinonuhuan di Ligot Liou. Pitanggai tanggayai no di Yanak-Anak ie tawadak di do minongoi id todong om soira podi do nokouli Yanak-Anak id walai di sosodopon no, ukaboai nodi kaka di Yanak-Anak ie tawadak di. Soira do nukaban di Yanak-Anak ri, soliwan nodi oh sumandak di awantang om olumis tomod. Jodio nodi kaka di Yanak-Anak ie sumandak di do sawo. Aparu tomod kaka ie sumandak di om norikot no ie Kaki-Kaki om ie Kodu-Kodu do nondos. Ie nopo kaka ie sumandak di nga osundu ko tulun. Tok koi yom, kakaya nodi kaka yo Yanak-Anak di. Walai di nga osonong, binuru-buru di nga ogumu, parai di ngawi nga ogumu.

Soira nokorongou ie Ongkor do boros ngawi do tulun, ongoi nodi kaka yi Ongkor ruba di Yanak-Anak di om pongudiyo nodi nung poingkuro-kuro kopio do nakakaya. Yanak-Anak nopo'd ti tu osonong ko oh tulun nga posunudo nodi dau ngawi poingkuro kuro. Bah, ongoi nodi moti kaka yi Ongkor di pintalib-talib id walai di Ligot Liou. Soira do tuminalib, lohowo nodi di Ligot Liou yi Ongkor di do minoki'inggutu. Soira do sinoriyuk di Ongkor ie tokobuk di Ligot Liou, umbal po mala kaka ie Ongkor di pomogiyak tu nokokito do gangak, lontugi, tangkalamai om ie giyuk. Onuo no kaka di Ongkor ie mumuhau om pimuhawai no ie tokobuk di Ligot Liou gisom do sontompul-tompul po di ie tongogiyuk. Pinturugai ngawi kaka di Ongor ie tulu di Ligot Liou om norikot no ie Ligot Liou do rinualan do tulu.

Soira do minibok yi Ongkor, suhuo nodi di Ligot Liou do maganu do tuwa do tawadak di omulok po om sinunudan do au mongukab id tanga do ralan.Soira do naanu di Ongor ie tuwa di, au di yalo nakasabar do minongukab. Irikau nopo kaka yi Ongkor id disan di tawadak di nga ukabai no ie tuwa.. soira noukaban, soliwan nodi oh todu-odu no do aiso ngawi o nipon. Umbal di pomogiyak ie Ongkor nga poingkuro po, gusaan ie kaka di todu-odu no. Ie Yanak-Anak nopo di do sanganak-anak nga osonong di tomod oh koposi-posiyan diolo, ie Ongkor nopo di om, tadau-tadau nopo di do miuhod di todu-odu..

MANTAD: ORANG ASLI SABAH

Kirongulad Waterfall of Tambunan

2012-02-11T08:44:00.000-08:00

When talking about Mahua Waterfall, most of you knows that the waterfall located at Tambunan. Have you ever heard about Kirongulad Waterfall? I heard from my father. He said that this waterfall is higher than Mahua Waterfall. This waterfall located at Kg Tikolod Tambunan. This picture (above) is a picture from my brother. What is your opinion?

Land Mark of Tambunan

2012-02-11T08:32:00.000-08:00

Replika Halia ( Ginger)
Sompoton ( Traditional Music Instrument )
If you go to Tambunan, you may see this 2 very significant landmark. This land mark can be seen at the roundabout after SMK Tambunan high school ( route from KK to Tambunan ) and another one at the town .

Im not really sure about the real history but from what i heard from people, Sompoton is a traditional music instrument originally produce by Tambunan people. No need to go here just to see the sompoton because you can find the real sompoton at souvenir shop and music shop in Kota Kinabalu. Now, sompoton used as one of the music instrument in any musical event.

Ginger is a trademark of Kg Tikolod Tambunan because lots of people there plant Ginger.

( actually in need more info about this. I will come up with a long explanation later )

Tambunan Inn

2012-02-11T08:08:00.000-08:00

Hi everyone, very sorry for a long break. Now i'm here again to rock and roll!

Now i want to share about Tambunan Inn. The only hotel/accommodation in the center of the town at the moment. Located in the middle of the town, surrounded with shop lots and restaurants.

Less that 2 minutes walk to Alliance Bank, and maybe around 2 minutes walk to Bus Terminal!

Room Rates: RM50-RM150

Useful Info:

Address :Lot E7, Block E,
SUDC Shophouses,
89657 Tambunan,
Sabah, Malaysia.

Phone :+6087 771240

Leave a comment if you have an inquiries!

Photo courtesy from Tambunan Inn Facebook! Ow ya, i hope, you guys can check the spelling "Internet" and "Package" .

Welcome to The 7-Lodge Tambunan

2011-01-31T16:51:00.000-08:00

Need a break during your holiday? Looking for a place to stay with your family? friends? or with your love one?

This is the place to be, when you visit Tambunan. T7L offers you a comfortable and affordable accommodation in a friendly, homely atmosphere, an experience of a home away from home. Enjoy a cool night air and refreshing early morning air, listen to the forest birds singing, and if you are lucky you might see squirrels jumping from tree to tree, while having breakfast. Jungle trekking and camping site is available for the adventurous type. We also do prearranged climb to Mt. Trus Madi (2nd highest mountain in Malaysia) and sightseeing tours around Tambunan.

The 7-Lodge Tambunan (T7L) is located in Tambunan District of Sabah, The Land Below The Wind. It is 80km far from Kota Kinabalu City. T7L is fully managed by Tambunan Tours & Travel Sdn Bhd.

It takes less than 5 minutes drive from Tambunan Town. T7L is made up of two (2) separate buildings namely the SALANGAN REST HOUSE (4 rooms) and a Seven room building, hence the name THE 7 LODGE, with Reception Counter and Cafe. For more info, please visit http://7lodgetambunan.com/ or find them through Facebook: The 7 Lodge (please click)

Gunung Wakid

2010-01-28T17:53:00.000-08:00

Pic from http://eguana19.blogspot.com/

Gunung Wakid adalah gunung yang tertinggi di kawasan daerah Tambunan. Gunung wakid terletak di kampung Sunsuron, Tambunan dan mempunyai ketinggian kira-kira 2,000 meter dan dikeliling hutan tebal yang menghijau.

The View of Tambunan

2010-01-26T19:11:00.000-08:00

This is part of Tambunan View.. Beautiful.. i took this picture while i'm on my way from KK to Tambunan.. Sunsuron View
Standing at the top of the hill.. another part of Tambunan
Part of Tambunan.. Mukim Nambayan View..
Wild Ches nut, Hazel nut.. What ever.. we call it Kogopon.. Wild fruits..only found at Tambunan.

Barait - Traditional Bag

2009-11-25T04:30:00.000-08:00

Barait, bolehlah juga dikatakan sebagai Beg Tradisional untuk kaum KadazanDusun & Murut kan. Barait mempunyai pelbagai kegunaan terutamanya untuk mengangkat barang-barang. Barait bolehlah juga dikatakan sebagai Beg Serbaguna untuk Kaum KadazanDusun & Murut suatu ketika dulu.

Barait diperbuat daripada kulit rotan khas yang tumbuh berhampiran dengan anak sungai. Rotan tersebut dihiris-hiris dalam saiz yang dikehendaki sebelum dianyam. Saiz Barait ditentukan mengikut kepanjangan rotan yang dihiris, dan jumlah rotan yang dihiris. Proses pembuatan Barait mengambil masa lebih kurang 3 hari hingga seminggu. Proses pembuatannya bukan lah mudah dan hanya orang-orang tertentu sahaja yang mempunyai kemahiran.

Terdapat beberapa kegunaan Barait. Antaranya adalah:
1. Untuk mengangkat hasil tanaman seperti halia, jagung, Gorouk, Tawadak dan sebagainya
2. Untuk mengangkat hasil buruan seperti Bakas, Kijang, Tomuning, Bulukun dan sebagainya.. wahhhh...
3. Paling penting, untuk membawa KOKORUI and Water atau Lihing mau p Kebun..
4. Dan banyak lagi la.. haha

p/s: sapa2 nda paham tu certain perkataan.. tanya saja sia..!

Belum pernah lagi sia nampak student bawa barait p sekolah.. moga2 Barait dikormesialkan sebagai Beg Sekolah.. haha

Haus ni! Minum Tiger Kita

2009-11-18T20:56:00.000-08:00

Mari kita serang Kadai Murut si Taman Penampang. RM20 untuk 3 Butul. haha.. sadap ni..jangan malu2..

Watu Minoru - KadazanDusun Telemovie

2009-11-18T00:15:00.000-08:00

Watu Minoru : Babang Pibabasan The Making Of...

Di sekitar penggambaran telemovie Watu Minoru : Babang Pibabasan.

Sinopsis:

Telemovie ini berlatarkan kisah di zaman lampau ketika tanah Borneo belum dijajahi oleh kuasa luar. Ia berkisarkan kisah sebenar iaitu pada suatu masa dahulu, orang-orang Dusun saling tidak bertolak-ansur sesama sendiri dan berpecah-belah kepada puak-puak. Mereka tidak akan bergaul dengan puak-puak lain walaupun sebangsa kerana masing-masing ingin menjaga kawasan yang mereka duduki. Tidak kurang juga niat merampas kawasan puak lain. Setiap kali ada pertembungan, akan berlaku perang yang meragut nyawa malahan kepala juga dipenggal. Apabila cinta berputik di antara dua insan yang datang dari puak yang berlainan, ia menimbulkan rasa tidak puas hati sesetengah pihak dan mencetuskan pertelingkahan yang tidak boleh dielak lagi memandangkan ia merupakan pantang terbesar setiap puak. Sampai bilakah persengketaan ini berterusan? Bagaimanakah kesudahan cinta terlarang itu? Sampai bilakah berperang sesama bangsa?

Siopon The Making!

2009-11-16T17:28:00.000-08:00

Sebelum memulakan kata bicara, gambar ini original dari halaman web yang ganteng iaitu: http://sioponkeningau.blogspot.com yang mengisahkan tentang pria2 yang ketandusan alkohol.. haha: pada suatu petang yang indah.....

Traditional Brewed of KadazanDusun! its called SIOPON.. Lets see.. how its work.!

Yo! what you need is some Timadang @ Tarap leaves, tapi d kg Albert guna daun beringin. itu kaitu? sama laitu.. buli juga..Elakkan daripada menggunakan daun Getah! haha.. begetah giatu.. tak baik untuk kesihatan..

Put the leaves inside the Tajau, bukan pa.. mau kasi tutup tu nasi tapai.. supaya time kena tuang air, nda naik tu nasi dia.. kalau tutupan nda berapa mantap, maka, bila kana tuang air, daun pun naik juga.. so bilang c Sumpit, cucuk tu daun guna Garpu! Bosku! napa ko interprem, disana... adei..pigang2 babi hutan lagi ko ah..
Mesti buat dengan kesabaran dan berjimat cermat!.. oppsss.. napa tu butul Vodka ada kenampakan! cis.. tu yg bkin mabuk sia dat time.. i don't like! ( muka ku serius banar.. bikin panas)

bila suda siap semuanya, tuang air.. biarkan selama 30 minit debilang c Clay. Mantap sial.. tau juga ko ah. so bila suda sampai 30 minit.. masa untuk menjamu selera.. Power Gila!!! Pahit Manis.. 2 Thums Up sama tu urang tampat c bosku bli ni siopon..i like>>.. sadap banar.

Feed Back Daripada para pelanggan:

Albert Macho: Nda ku sangka bosku.. kau muntah di belakang kereta.. tapi nda pandai mengaku. sungguh mengerikan.. haha. sia ingat ko ni mainan siopon..tau-tau.. ko hancur di kandung tajau.. hahaha.. yeeee...

Kiuluman @ Clarence: Ko memang mantap syiall.. adakah buli gantung sampai jam 3!.. p kasi bangun urang yang sedang tidur lena.. sedang mimpi lagi sia tu. Salute bro.. sia mengaku kalah la kalau sama ko.. tapi satu sija la kan.. High Pitching katawa sampai hantu2 di alam fana ini pun takut.. haha.. kogutan dialoo.. haha

Sumpitz: haha.. tewas dalam kreta ah pitz.. macamana ni??? adaka banar ni? nasip nda muntah dalam kereta c bosku. bilang urang Tenom, bos Siopon.. haha..mungkin ko kejutan budaya dengan Siopon d tempat lain.. kakakakakakaka. erm, nda pa.. bideoman mantapz tu malam juga la.. haha

Bossing the Pro: Man of The Match.. nda pandai muntah.. haha.. opps.. minta maaf! tingu dri gambar buli tau suda. yoku boiti.. naavuk dialooo!!

P/S: Klik2 dlu nuffnang bah.. ekekekke

The Legend of Huminodun

2009-10-28T17:31:00.000-07:00

"Unduk Ngadau" owes its origin from that part of Kadazandusun genesis story, which pertains to sacrifice of "Huminodun" – Kinoingan’s only begotten daughter. The legend went on to relate the following:

A long, long time age, the staple food of Kinoingan and his people was a type of grrain called "Huvong". One day, there was no huvong left to plant, nor other grains left for food. Kinoingan was so worried and felt very sorry for his people sufferings. It was said that Kinoingan sacrificed Huminodun, the only child to Kinoingan and Suminundu. She was the most beautiful maiden in her time, truly anyone who gaze at her lovely countenance would be transfixed and fall in love with her. She was also kind hearted and blessed with wisdom beyond her years.

Huminodun was willing to be a sacrifice and be an offering to the great earth so that there will be seeds once agaon for planting and there will be food for the people. Kinoingan was deeply saddened, but seeing that there was nothing else he could do to dissuade her, Kinoingan went ahead and cleared the land for planting. Through his supernatural powers, he was able to clear such a large area over many hills without any difficulty. When the time came for planting, Huminodun was brought to the cleared plot. As she was leaving, one cold hear the pitiful wails of great sadness from Suminundu, her mother. It was not at all easy for Huminodun to leave her mother and likewise her mother letting her only child go. The young men who had fallen in love with Huminodun could not let her go either. Indeed, they too cried and begged her to change her mid. However, there was nothing anyone could do, Huminodun had decided that her father’s people came before her.

When she arrived at the cleared plot, she turned to her father and said: "Father, you will see that my body will give rise to all sorts of edible plants for the people. My flesh will give rise to rice; my head, the coconut; my bones, tapioca; my toes, ginger; my teeth, maize; my knees, yams and others parts of my body to a variety of edible plants. This way never again will our people grow hungry to the point of dying."

"However," Huminodun continued, "Do follow these instructions of mine for it will guarantee us a bountiful harvest. When you have strewn parts of my body all over this clearings, do not come and see me for seven days and seven nights. When the padi has ripened, and it is time for harvest, do not start the harvest without doing this; take seven stalks of rice (padi) and tie them to one end of a spliced bamboo stick and them, plant this stick at the centre of the rice (padi) field. Only after this may you begin your harvesting activities. Later, place this bamboo stick with the seven rice (padi) stalks in the rice (padi) storage container (tangkob) when you bring it home after the harvest. For your first day harvest, do keep them in a big jar (kakanan). And, Father, do not give away your first year’s harvest because the grains may become bad. You can only give away your harvest to others in the second year." (That is why to this day, the Kadazandusun people do not give away their first years harvest.)

Kinoingan agreed to follow all her instructions. So it was that when Kinoingan sacrificed Huminodun, the whole world turned dark and there was awesome thunder and lightning.

That year, the people had never seen such a harvest. It was plentiful. Kinoingan had done as Huminudun instructed He also kept away the first day’s harvest in the kakanan and harvested the first seven stalks of rice from the rice plot. The seven stalks of rice represented Bambaazon, the spirit of the padi or rice.

As for the rice in the jar, the kakanan, on the seventh day a beautiful maiden miraculously stood up out of the big jar. She was referred to as Undul Ngadau, the spirit of Huminodun. It was said that this Unduk Ngadau was the one who instructed the first Bobohizan or Kadazandusun priestess in her prayers.

Therefore to this day, the Kadazandusun people have included the Unduk Ngadau Pageant as a grand part of their Kaamatan Festivals. It is a manifestation to the deep sense of respect and admiration that the Kadazandusun people have for the legendary Huminodun. It is a sacred title ascribed to Huminodun, to her absolute abedience to Kinoingam, so much so as to be a willing sacrifice for the sake of the father’s creation. "Unduk Ngadau" then is commemorative term in praise of Huminodun’s eternal youth and the total beauty of her heart, mind and body.

The term "Unduk " or "Tunduk" literally menas the shoot of a plant, which, in it most tangible description, signifies youth and progressiveness. Likewise, in its literal meaning, "Ngadau" or "Tadau" means the sun, which connotes the total beauty of the heart, mind and body of an ideal Kadazandusun woman. In essence therefore the "Unduk Ngadau" is a processual event of selecting from among the Kadazandusun beauties, one who would resemble the ascribed personality of "Huminodun".

Source: http://www.e-borneo.com/insideborneo/legend0007.shtml

Jeruk Bambangan

2009-10-11T16:35:00.000-07:00

Copied from: http://notecook.com/desserts/fruits/jeruk-bambangan/

This is a traditional appertizer for the Sabahan people especially for the Kadazan and Dusun tribe.

How to make Jeruk Bambangan

Bambangan is a well known fruit for the Sabahan people (Sabah, Malaysia) especially among the Kadazan and Dusun tribes. But nowadays, it is getting popular among every race in Sabah. The tree is very tall and it takes long years to mature and bear its fruits. The fruits are round and brown in colour. It has a nice smell when it is ripe. This fruit either can be eaten raw when it is ripe or turn it into Jeruk Bambangan, a local delicacies that can be a delicious appetizer.

A ripe bambangan can be very sweet or very sour depends on where the fruits came from. These are the simples’ steps to make jeruk bambangan.

The Ingredients:

1) A few fruits of Bambangan

2) Bambangan seeds

3) Salt

Step 1:

Peel off the bambangan skin. Be careful when doing this because the bambangan will produce sticky substances around it. This can burn your skin if you touch it with your bare hands so it is advisable for you to wear hand gloves. Any hand gloves will do. If you do not have hand gloves you can use any clothes to hold the bambangan while peeling it.

Make sure you do not wash the bambangan after you have peeled it because it will make it very slippery and that will make it hard for you to cut it into small pieces.

Step 2:

Cut the peeled off bambangan into small squares pieces making sure that it is not too small, just the right size. It also does not have to be at the same size. Do not throw away the seed. You need that as one of the ingredients.

Step 3:

Now just put aside the pieces of bambangan. Take the bambangan seed and you need to peel the outer layer of the seed. This can be a tricky thing to do because the outer layer is very hard but be careful not the cut the inner seed that is white in colour.

Step 4:

When you get the white seed, take any type of grater to grate the seed into crumbs. Grate all the bambangan seeds that you have, as much as you can.

Step 5:

Now take the bambangan pieces that you had cut earlier and mix it with the seed crumbs slowly, mixing them bit by bit. When you had mix all of the crumbs, add 1 to 2 table spoons of salt (or enough to taste) to the mixture and mix it all again. Leave it to be about half an hour before putting them in jars or containers.

Other people might have different ways to do this, but these are the basic steps that you can follow. Jeruk bambangan can last for quite sometimes because it tastes better as it gets older, but remember not to eat these too much at one time because it might gives you gastric. Enjoy!

Tuhau - Hot appetizer from Borneo rainforest.

2009-10-02T02:35:00.000-07:00

Biggest Credit to Mr Dusun Aroma of http://www.sabahanfood.com/?p=40

I found this very interesting article. YOU SHOULD READ THIS..jarang2 ada yang rajin bikin ni.. hehe.. so i copied this one and share it to you.

Mr Dusun Aroma said:

On my very 1st post in this blog, I would like to share one of a dish that is a proud of my people. It is called sambal tuhau (too-how). Sambal is equivalent to a dipping sauce and tuhau is the main ingredient to make it.

By mentioning the name alone, it is already mouth watering! So, it’s a yummy yummy dish and it’s a hot one.

For those who don’t have any idea about tuhau, perhaps some light background information will help.

Sambal tuhau is a traditional side dish prepared by the natives in Sabah, especially by the Dusun who lives in the interior. It’s perfect to accompany local rice wine or beer and to treat hangover :).

Other cousins of tuhau which is use by many in preparing delicacy are tumeric, galangal/red ginger and of course wild ginger.

The main ingredient is the tuhau which is scientifically known as E. coccinea a plant from zingerberaceae family, grown wildly and abundant in our tropical forest. This is how it looks like :

Photo credit to http://zainijimmy.blogspot.com

Alrite, enough said, lets go to the business! I’m gonna show you how to prepare the original sambal tuhau, the way we loves it so much in my home town.

**Before anything, in order to make a really good sambal tuhau, you must get the freshest raw ingredient possible. If you know where to get it green around your area, go get it pls.

Main ingredient:

A) Tuhau : any amount, but to make a medium bowl portion, get 8-11 stems

B) Lime : 5 – 8 (depends on your preference, but I use 5 large size limes). Rice vinegar can replace lime, but your sambal will be less than half good.

C) Chillies : 1 pack (contains around 35-45 chillies). It must be a hot chillies like Thai chillies or in Malaysia we have the Cili padi @ bird’s eye chilli (I use this one – mind blowing hot).

Optional (but better have ):

D) Onions : 3 medium size onions, thinly sliced.

E) Belacan / prawn paste / fermented prawn cake : Get a thumb size or more if you like. Give it a direct bbq for about 40-50 seconds till it produce slight burnt aroma. BUT don’t burnt it! Cut it into small cubicles or mash it with your pestle/mortar.

Ingredient for taste:

F) Salt : For this portion I use 3.5 tea spoons. Adjust the saltiness to meet your preference, but it should be a bit salty to cut the sour citric lime juice, and to awake the taste.

G) Sugar : 1.5 tea spoons or if you like, try monosodium glutamate (MGS) for 1 tea spoon. MGS is a famous flavor enhancer for Asian and the best brand is Aji No Moto which means ‘essence of taste’ (I use this one). Well, if you are a serious health conscious, you can forget about it :).

The process:

1st of all – clean everything.
Peel off the hard tuhau skin by using a knife or your finger’s nail if you have a strong one. What we want is the soft inside of the stem. If you are not sure, try to bite a little, if it disintegrate easily with your chew, then it is. I use knife.
Cut the tuhau into shorter sizes (10-15 cm). This is just technical add-on, so that it’s easier for the next step -.-“)
Slightly mash the tuhau with the knife’s side, and then by using the reverse side of your knife (knife’s spine) hit the tuhau from end to end as if you are cutting it. But don’t cut it through. We want it still tangling lightly by its fibers.
note the fine fibers attaching between those parts
Once done, leave it rest to colorizes into light brown. But, never leave it too long, it will turn to dark brown. If you prefer it original color, you may dip it into your lime juice immediately.
Cut the lime and extract the juice ONLY. The lime’s seed if mixed will turn the juice bitter and bitter and bitter. To get the most juice from your lime, roll press it under your palm and cut it properly. This is the right way to cut your lime, unless you are using lime juice extractor.

create a triangle around the stem
Pluck the chilli’s pedicle/stem. Grind the chili using mortar grinder or blender/chopper.
Properly mix together the processed A) Tuhau, B) Lime juice, C) Chilli, D)Onions E)Belacan, F) salt and G) sugar.
The sambal is done!. Optionally, you may also add spring onions, garlic clove and even anchovies. Play with your imagination, make the dish yours and serve it best while fresh!

This is the end product.

And this is the mess

Sambal tuhau can be preserved for couple of weeks if kept properly inside a bottle/jar and refrigerated.

In Sabah, you can find the ready made sambal tuhau sold on the road side or in a market place, mostly in the interior such as in Tambunan, Keningau and Ranau. It taste slightly different as it is prepared using rice vinegar for a better preservative.

Photo source :http://www.mount-kinabalu-borneo.com

Additional notes:

Not everyone would love tuhau though. I know a dozen who can’t even stand the strong smell of tuhau especially those who are not from Tambunan.

For the 1st timers who love to try, go for a very little amount and taste it around the tips of your tongue. If you feel ok with it, then proceed with more amount.

Another good way of tasting tuhau for the 1st timer is by having a small amount of it in your spoon and dip it into your soup and taste it. You will know if you are enjoying it or otherwise immediately. Mixing tuhau with noodle soup or maggie is damn good!, try it :).

Tuhau in KK eateries?

It is very difficult to find but there is one outlet in centre point basement, (located beside the only vegetarian canteen) that provide sambal tuhau as their side dish. I was actually surprise by it.

However, it’s a bit frustrating though, the sambal tuhau in centre point is just too light. Perhaps the owner purposely make it very light for his customers.

If you are eating in Tambunan, go to Restaurant Trusmadi (besides TIPS and pasar), they still provide tuhau as a side dish for FREE and UNLIMITED. The food is nice too.

Hurmm, one last point.. beside being used to make an appetizer, tuhau is also a very good ingredient to make fish or chicken soup. I think that should be my next sharing

That’s it for now guys, cheers!

Some other post about Tuhau from the net:

http://jpajuni.blog.com/1705140/

http://zainijimmy.blogspot.com/2007/11/kampung-food-tuhau.html

http://www.dalbergpoulsen.com/ginger_poster.html

http://picasaweb.google.com/ng.wc.karen/Sabah2007#5180644762202429378

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I would like to dedicate this post to the person who has made sambal tuhau popular in Tambunan and slowly it spread throughout Sabah. That man is my beloved father, Mr. Dalus Anggat.

I remember well, father used to serve his noodle soup with unlimited refill of tuhau and also a bottle of lihing – rice wine. It is still fresh in my mind, the combination really make a fortune for the family on those days.

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Thanks again..

Tambunan Inn Hotel

2009-09-05T06:26:00.000-07:00

Dear Friend,

Getting bored with TVRC & Tambunan Motel at Tambunan, or always full house? yups.. now, lets take it easy, Tambunan Inn is a new hotel in Tambunan located in the middle of the town. Below attached the details of Tambunan INN for your further reference:

Address :	Lot E7, Block E, SUDC Shophouses, 89657 Tambunan, Sabah, Malaysia.
Phone :	+6087 771240

Description

- DVD player only for room 801
- Iron and electric jug if required
- Tv astro channels

Accommodation Facilities

Parking Space

Shopping Arcade / Drug Store

Room Facilities

Individually controlled air conditioning	Power/Hot Shower
Shampoo	Soap
Towel

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Knowing Tambunan

2009-09-03T22:21:00.000-07:00

Tambunan is a valley district located in the Interior Division of the state of Sabah. The district covers an area of 1,347 sq. km.. Its population was estimated to be around 27,852 in 2000, based on the 2000 Population and Housing Census conducted by the Department of Statistics, Malaysia.[2]. Almost the entire population are Dusun, while the rest are Malay, Chinese and other Sabahan ethnic groups. It is located 80 kilometers east of Kota Kinabalu, 48 kilometers south of Ranau and 48 kilometers north of Keningau. At an average altitude of 750 meters, this valley, which is part of the Crocker Range, experience mild tropical climate all year long. The valley is peppered by terraced padi fields and 70 picturesque villages. The dense forests of bamboo around Tambunan are a legacy of the British colonial period, during which time an edict stated that 20 bamboo sprouts had to be planted for every bamboo cut.

Tambunan is connected to Kota Kinabalu via the Kota Kinabalu-Tambunan-Keningau Highway.
East of Tambunan is Sabah's second highest mountain, Trus Madi (2642 meters).
The Mat Salleh Memorial, located in the middle of paddy fields at Kampung Tibabar, is a concrete structure erected in memory of Datu Paduka Mat Salleh. Better known as Mat Salleh, he led a rebellion against the British North Borneo Company in the late 19th century. The rebellion against British rule was due to the locals' dissatisfaction on alleged exploitation by the Company. He was killed in a gun battle with the British police on 1 February 1900. In recognition of Mat Salleh as one of Sabah's earliest freedom fighters, the State Government of Sabah built the memorial fort at the exact site of where he was killed.

Near the Mat Salleh's fort is the Tun Datu Mustapha Memorial the famous Sabah statesman.
Tambunan is noted for the quality of its Lihing and Tapai, or rice wine.

Outside of Tambunan is the Rafflesia Forest Reserve, devoted to the world's largest flower, the Rafflesia.

The road north of Tambunan to Ranau is considered one of the worst in Sabah, with numerous patches broken gravel, fallen roads and precarious water-filled ledges. The conditions have deteriorated due to increasing numbers of sinkholes and landslides and the slow rate of repair.

The Tamu Of Tambunan

2009-04-21T02:49:00.000-07:00

Hi all, sorry, i manage to publish 2 photos of Tambunan's Tamu.. hmm.. give credit to Shally Martin.. sia nda tau pula blog dia punya address. so if sesiapa yang pg tambunan, jangan lupa untuk singgah sebentar di Tamu Tambunan kio.. banyak yang boleh didapati sana.. Tuhau, Bambangan, Sigup, Kuih muih... sayur mayur.. dan macam2 lagi la .. and sesiapa yg kenal mama sia.. tulung beli sayur dia kio..ekekekeke

Tambunan Village Resort Centre

2009-01-25T20:38:00.001-08:00

Tambunan Village Resort Centre

Situated along the Pegalan River in Tambunan, that provides accommodation facilities for visitors to Tambunan.

TVRC offers visitors the experience of staying in Traditional-Type chalets made of split bamboo while enjoying the spring-like climate and peaceful nights of Tambunan.

For camera buffs and nature lovers, Tambunan offers the experience of a lifetime to view the world’s largest flower, picnic by crystal clear waterfalls (turns muddy during rainy days), discover local orchids, and climb Sabah’s second highest peak, Mt. Trusmadi. Relax in the fresh mountain climate amidst breath-taking scenery and discover the tradition of the Tambunan Kadazan / Dusun people.

TVRC can assist visitors to visit places of interest around Tambunan through prior arrangement.

Tambunan Village Resort Centre Sdn. Bhd.
W.D.T 24, 89650 Tambunan
Sabah, Malaysia
Tel : +60 087-774076, 774197
Fax : +60 087-774205

Source: http://tvrc.tripod.com/

Discover the hidden treasures of Sabah's interior, the rural district of TAMBUNAN

2009-01-25T06:17:00.001-08:00

Welcome to one of Sabah's most enchanting valley.

Located only 1½ hour drive from Kota Kinabalu, Tambunan is a peaceful Kadazandusun district that will surprise you with its natural and local wonders.

From the world's biggest flower to the invigorating waterfall, gregarious hospitality of the locals to the simple yet nutritious traditional dishes, massive rainforest trees to exotic wildlife not commonly found elsewhere, Tambunan promises to charm, educate and ensure a memorable Borneo holiday.

So whatever is your interest (ethnic life or wildlife) and need (relax or adventure), let the local native guides of Mahua Nature Holidays Sdn. Bhd. takes care of your Tambunan holiday with our flexible and affordable packages.

Mahua Water Fall

2009-01-25T06:12:00.000-08:00

One of the most accessible beautiful fall in Sabah, the drive up to Mahua takes an approximate 1½ hr drive from Kota Kinabalu. Visitors will will pass through scenic uphill drive through small villages and forests on the Crocker Range.

A trek to find blooming Rafflesia may also be made upon prior arrangment en route to Tambunan (subject to season).

The drive will end at the Mahua Sub-Centre which is the park entrance. From here on, it takes an easy 15 mins walk along the river to reach the waterfall.

A highlight in itself, this walk will delight any nature enthusiast with the sight of endless towering Seraya trees with huge trunks, giant bamboo trees and birds-nest ferns while endlessly entertained by the chorus of insects and forests birds.

Kg Patau Homestay, Tambunan

2009-01-25T06:03:00.002-08:00

PATAU village is situated in a scenic valley surrounded by forested hills and mountains. At an elevation of around 2,000 meters above sea levels, day time temperature is around 22-28^oC while night time can dip to a chilly 16-18^oC.

With a small community of only a few hundred residents, Patau village provides a peaceful retreat. It is truly an ideal place to relax and enjoy a slow pace of life. Visitors will be hosted by families who will provide simple accommodation, local cuisines and cultural performances (for group bookings of 15 pax and more).

Together with the friendly locals, join some of the activities that make up daily life in Patau from tapai brewing (a potent rice wine), bamboo mats weaving, gong playing (musical instrument used to convey celebratory, funerary and warning messages) or party with us during festival seasons (May - Harvest Festival and December - Year End).

However, if you prefer the outdoors, then explore the wonderful nature and extraordinary biodiversity found around Patau and Crocker Range. You can swim at Mahua Waterfall, join the Panoramic Hike, explore the jungle and hunt for wild games. Or for a milder outdoor actions, get involve in agricultural activities such as planting and harvesting rice (season based) or you can while your time away fishing.

Along the way, pick up the local lingo and learn the sing-song language of the Kadazandusuns.

Whatever you chose to do, a homestay with us will be a unique and memorable experience.

HomeStay Attraction:

▪ Cool temperature all year long

▪ Nearest to Mahua Waterfall

▪ Tapai brewing

▪ Bamboo mat weaving

▪ Learn Kadazandusun language

▪ Hiking & Jungle Trekking

▪ Making wild animal traps

▪ Planting or harvesting rice

▪ World biggest flower

▪ Local cuisines

▪ Cultural performances*

For More Information, Please Call:

019 820 3198

Mahua Nature Holiday

2009-01-25T05:56:00.000-08:00

OUR COMPANY

You are not simply a visitor

You are our guest

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019 820 3198

(Tour Director)

Mahua Nature Holidays Sdn. Bhd. is a specialty travel company that concentrates on arranging trips to Mahua Waterfall and other attractions in Tambunan (a district in Interior Sabah, Malaysian Borneo). We also coordinates HOMESTAY packages with host families around Patau village.

We can custom make your trip itinerary that will suit your interest, budget, group size and duration of stay.

The majority of our crew are local Patau residents so you are assured of genuine native hospitality.

To us, you are not simply a visitor. You are our guest.

General Terms & Condition

This site contains only general information. Clients are requested to contact us for more details.
We request a minimum of 2 persons per trip (excluding Patau Homestay Package)
At present, we do not arrange for tours or accommodation to areas/attractions outside of Tambunan.

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P.O Box 22378

88782 Kota Kinabalu

Sabah, Malaysia

The Kadazan Dusun

2009-01-18T00:11:00.000-08:00

Ethnics Profile: The Kadazandusun

This is the largest ethnic category in Sabah and is predominantly wet rice and hill rice cultivators. Their language belongs to the Dusunic family and shares a common animistic belief system with various customs and practices. Their ancient beliefs on the verity that everything has life – the rocks, trees, and rivers are all living things. They have souls and spirits that must be appeased from time to time through specific rituals. In these modern times, some of the rituals are less performed accept during certain festivities.

Costums & Beliefs
Pesta Kaamatan or Harvest Festival is a unique celebration of Kadazandusun society. It’s a celebration to honour the Rice Spirit – Bambaazon or Bambarayon and giving thanks for yet another bountiful year. The festival begins on the first of May at many district levels. The rites and customs of the Pesta Kaamatan is a tribal practice of Kadazandusun and also Murut peoples. The Bobohizan or Bobolian who are the High Priests or Priestesses (depending on the district/area undertaking the preservation) will conduct the ritual. In different districts, the priests or priestesses may be addressed to differently, for instance in Tambunan district they are known as Bobolian, in Tuaran as Tantagas and in Penampang as Bobohizan.

It is believed that rice in whatever form embodies Bambaazon that must be protected from harm. The homecoming of Babaazon is an integral part of the Harvest Festival. Ancient folklore tells of the ultimate deed of Kinoingan or Minamagun – The Almighty God or Creator, who sacrificed his only beloved daughter, Huminodun so that his people would have food. Various parts of her body were planted from which plants grew. During the Magavau ceremony, the Bobohizan will select some stalks of rice that are left undistributed until the harvest is over. In some districts, the chosen stalks are cut before the field is harvested and are then brought into the owner’s house. The task of Bobohizan is to search and salvage the lost Bambaazon who are hurt or separated from the main mystical body. In the old days, this ceremony was often performed in freshly harvested fields during the first full moon after the harvest to invoke the rice spirit.

The language used by Bobohizan is archaic whose meanings have been buried in time and known only to the few remaining Bobohizan these days. The vital aspect of Magavau is the paraphernalia used to summon Bambaazon. The sacrament of Magavau may vary according to district practices but the ceremony always ends with food offerings to Bambaazon and merry making for the village folks.

The highlight of Pesta Kaamatan is the selection of the pageant queen or “Unduk Ngadau” which can be literally translated as “Zenith of the Sun”. It conceptually derives from the sacrifice of Huminodun. The maiden who has the honour of being selected should bear semblance to Huminodun and will represent all that is virtuous in the revered Huminodun.

The following listed are the divisions of Kadazandusun family clusters found at large in Sabah and one can distinguish their district origin by the traditional costumes worn: - penampang, papar, dusun tindal.

Data Taken FromThe KadazanDusun Culture

Tambunan

2009-01-17T11:29:00.001-08:00

Tambunan is a valley district located in the Interior Division of the state of Sabah. The district covers an area of 1,347 sq. km..[1] Its population was estimated to be around 27,852 in 2000, based on the 2000 Population and Housing Census conducted by the Department of Statistics, Malaysia.[2]. Almost the entire population are Dusun,[3] while the rest are Malay, Chinese and other Sabahan ethnic groups. It is located 80 kilometers east of Kota Kinabalu, 48 kilometers south of Ranau and 48 kilometers north of Keningau. At an average altitude of 750 meters, this valley, which is part of the Crocker Range, experience mild tropical climate all year long. The valley is peppered by terraced padi fields and 70 picturesque villages. The dense forests of bamboo around Tambunan are a legacy of the British colonial period, during which time an edict stated that 20 bamboo sprouts had to be planted for every bamboo cut.
Paddy fields in Kampong Tinompok, Tambunan

Tambunan is connected to Kota Kinabalu via the Kota Kinabalu-Tambunan-Keningau Highway.

East of Tambunan is Sabah's second highest mountain, Trus Madi (2642 meters).

The Mat Salleh Memorial, located in the middle of paddy fields at Kampung Tibabar, is a concrete structure erected in memory of Datu Paduka Mat Salleh. Better known as Mat Salleh, he led a rebellion against the British North Borneo Company in the late 19th century. The rebellion against British rule was due to the locals' dissatisfaction on alleged exploitation by the Company. He was killed in a gun battle with the British police on 1 February 1900. In recognition of Mat Salleh as one of Sabah's earliest freedom fighters, the State Government of Sabah built the memorial fort at the exact site of where he was killed.

Near the Mat Salleh's fort is the Tun Datu Mustapha Memorial the famous Sabah statesman.

Tambunan is noted for the quality of its Lihing and Tapai, or rice wine.

Outside of Tambunan is the Rafflesia Forest Reserve, devoted to the world's largest flower, the Rafflesia.

The road north of Tambunan to Ranau is considered one of the worst in Sabah, with numerous patches broken gravel, fallen roads and precarious water-filled ledges. The conditions have deteriorated due to increasing numbers of sinkholes and landslides and the slow rate of repair.

The Origin of Dusun and Kadazan

2008-12-22T19:54:00.000-08:00

I 've read this..too interesting. so i just want to share with you... maybe useful to you...

Source:http://www.geocities.com/Hollywood/Academy/7637/kadazanDusun.html

POPULAR LEGENDS AMONG KADAZAN-DUSUNS'
It is a sad reality that the true account of our Kadazan/Dusuns' origin and historical background has been buried lost in the unwritten past. Today all that remain are social scientists' theories and legendary tales which are yet to be married to produce focal points of dependable commonalties. The purpose of representing the legendary tales regarding Kadazan/Dusuns' origin is for us to have at least a basis to re-visit our past possibilities wherein perhaps some scientists will burst into the unknown to clarify our origin-identity crisis.

The Legend of NUNUK RAGANG

This is the place once stood a giant Nunuk Ragang, now replaced with a faux giant concrete tree for remembrance.

Locally, the unwritten history of the Kadazan/Dusuns has been orally transmitted from generation to generation in legendary tales. A lucky catch of this generation is the legend that the Kadazan/Dusuns originated from "Nunuk Ragang" which can roughly be located to-day at Tampias, where two rivers (Liwagu and Gelibang) meet to the East of Ranau and Tambunan. "Nunuk" is a Kadazan/Dusun word for a Banyan Tree. "Ragang" comes from the Kadazan/Dusun word "Aragang or Aagang" which means red. Nunuk look like giant mangroves with highly developed buttress stems with deep indentions that provide good natural shelters. The Nunuk Ragang or Red Banyan tree as told by the old folks, Widu Tambunan measured six out-stretched arms in circumference. Its canopy top was estimated to be able to shelter under its seven joined Kadazan/Dusuns' huts. ( A hut measures 12 by 20 feet).
Its numerous branches and giant thick foliage provided for ideal shelter and play-grounds of wild life, birds, insects and even spirits according to local beliefs. When the morning sun rose, the Nunuk Ragang settlers would climb to the branches of the Nunuk tree to bask in the sun and then enjoy plunging into the great cool river pool below. It was believed that the roots of the Nunuk tree produced red latex that gave the pool not only the reddish coloration but also its medicinal value. Thus the name Nunuk Ragang. In fact the Nunuk's latex is still used to treat rashes and other minor skin diseases.
The early Kadazan/Dusuns' community at Nunuk Ragang lived a carefree life, enjoying the abundant supply of food and other basic necessities from the richness of nature that surrounded them. The legend relates that the Chinese adventurers from Kinabatangan and Labuk areas had their first encounter with the Kadazan/Dusuns. This was followed up by the marriage of the daughter of the Kadazan/Dusun chief to one of the Chinese heroes, who were rich enough to afford the dowry of 7 huge jars plus copper and silver wares.
The population increased by leaps and bound. It became more difficult to get food from nearby. The river had considerably eroded its banks and the Nunuk Ragang began to bend lower and lower into the river pool. The Chief then instructed his men into expeditions to look for new suitable settlements. The Kadazan/Dusun migration movement thus began towards the west to Tambunan, Ranau, Penampang and towards the east to Labuk and beyond to where the Kadazan/Dusuns are found at present. River tributaries became the principal guides to the direction of travelling. The expeditions occurred in groups and therefore had multi-destinations. Each group formed their own long house for unity and strength against wild beasts and intrusions by other communal groupings. As they spread west wards the Kadazan/Dusuns met the Bruneis and other settlers of the West Coast. Barter trade occurred from which the Kadazan/Dusuns got their gongs, copper and silver girdles, necklaces and bangles from the Bruneis. Where the dispute over territorial matters occurred it often ended into inter-communal warfare with the use of "Gayangs" (long-head-hunting knives) and blowpipes with poisoned darts. Head-hunting worsened when groups join together to form larger group to attack another. The advent of the Bajaus referred to by the old folks as "Sama" under the famous Colonial Rebel, Mat Salleh further fanned, inter-communal head-hunting activities for Mat Salleh's men sided with some communal groups while plundering others. It was only during the advent of the British that head-hunting died down due to better peace and order condition. And according to old folk’s story, British had taken Ibans warriors to Sabah to fight for Mat Salleh. After the Mat Salleh epoch, some of the ibans work for Timber Company here and married with locals and most of their descendant can be trace down somewhere in Labuk and Beluran.
The word "DUSUN" is a Brunei-Malay word for a mixed form usually identified with Dusun People - "Farmer". Later, the British adopted the word "DUSUN" to describe the people. Bruneian called the local tribe people as Dusun because most of them are farmers.
Some says that the word Kadazan was a late conception by the educated locals to liberate themselves from the word "Dusun" which was regarded as low class and primitive people, the late Tun Fuad Stephens coined the word to uplift the image of the locals in 1963. Especially because Penampang was one of the nearest Tamu Centre - "Open Market", besides being close to Towns (kakadazan). The first Tamu centre was situated in Inobong Penampang. The Bobolian or Bobohizan (priestesses) say that the meaning of ‘Kadazan’ is Tuhun - in english 'the people'.. But according to the Kadazan folks in Penampang, they claimed that "Kadazan" exists even before their great-grand-mother was born. I also found a "Kadazan Dictionary and Grammar" book, which dated in 1958. The book has been compiled and printed in Australia and the first page i saw a picture of Kangaroo with a words of "A Gift From The Australian People Under The Colombo Plan". When i lifted to page 9, i saw this interesting statement by the writer as quoting:- " When i came to North Borneo in 1932 and was detailed to work amongst the Kadazan in Penampang and surrounding village", meaning to say, the Kadazan name does exist even before 1963 ( as claimed by some). Kadazan was the name of the local community in Penampang.
Same goes with the Dusuns in Tambunan, Ranau,Telupid, Beluran, Tuaran, Papar etc. They have been called Dusun all the while, but nobody knows that actually, they have their own Identity name.

The Kadazan-Dusun Concept Of Creation;
It is said that in the beginning, "Kinorohingan" the God of the Kadazan-Dusuns and his wife Suminudu had an only daughter known as "Huminodu". Kinorohingan in his preparation for his creation of the Kadazan-Dusuns sacrificed his only daughter, Huminodun and planted, as if they were seeds, the various parts of her body. Rice then as staple food of not only the Kadazan-Dusun but also most Asians grew out of Huminodun's flesh. Other parts of her body became other varieties of foods for the people. Padi, because it is part of Huminodun, embodies a sacred spirit namely "Bambaazon" or in some dialects "Bambarayon" and so yearly during Harvest festival or "Kaamatan", the Kadazan-Dusuns regard it befitting to hold a feasting celebration to honour Bambaazon. In turn the Bambaazon is believed to better the people's harvests year after year.

Mount Kinabalu (Akin Nabalu - "The Ancestor's Mountain") - Sacred Mountain for the Kadazan/ Dusun.
Kadazan /Dusun believed that when they died, their spirit will be resting at Mount Kinabalu "Aki Nabalu", a place that konorohingan/God has given them to rest in peace. Locals believe that Ritual Ceremony or "sogit" should be practise every year to pray and or to naturalised the guiding spirit, but nowadays it was not practiced by the younger generation. Is it because of the existence of religion or disbelieved of the old adats??. It is sad that the younger generation always made a wrong perceptions about the old adats. It is not superstitious or wrong to believe that when you climb the mountain, you should not make a lot of noise, or chasing at an odd thing like animals and wandering around alone or taking stones or plants from the mountain, otherwise bad things may happen. It is said that the mountain is the home of the spirits and the spirits wants human to behave like how you want you guest behave when they visit your home. It is advisible but not a must, before you climb Mount Kinabalu, you ask for permission to the Aki spirit - the ancestor's spirit , that you're going to visit their place and ask for a safe journey.
Kapir (paganism) - The Kadazan/Dusuns' Religion: (Before Christianity & Islamic religion came)
The Kadazan individual family or community as a ritual isolate is in constant interaction with the spirit world. This involves a number of sacrificial ceremonies to create a balanced ritual state between the kadazan/Dusuns and those numbers of the spirit world.
The Kadazan/Dusuns believe in four principal spirits:
i) "Minamanngun / Kinorohingan or Kinoingan" - the Almighty creator
ii) "Koduduwo/ Koduduvo"- a living person's spirit
iii) "Tombiruoh/Tombivo" - the ghostly spirit of the dead
iv) "Rogon"- the evil spirits

The "Minamangun" is the overall creator and giver of all the forms of life and good materials. However the "Rogon" or the devils make use of God's creations inhabits them and make them Objects and tools for evil doings.
The Rogon's major occupation is to get served and pleased. They find pleasure in disturbing man's well being and his immediate possessions and source of livelihood and to make peace with them becomes a pre-dominant ritual practice of the priests and much lesser to thank Minamangun.
So like the Roman Catholic priests to represent Christ being his disciple, making use of the prayers to internalise his grace and worthiness, the priest or "bobolian/ Bobohizan" invoke the good spirit through her long beckoning prayers with the "rogon" member responsible for the mischievous acts.
The "Komburongoh" is a collection of metal pieces, tiny brass bells, a bead of uniformly cut stem of the swamp grass locally called "Komburongoh" itself , canine teeth of wild boars or bear, ring like stones and roots of some local trees. It is often referred to as " Sukuon" or consultants for thorough the "Komburongoh " and "Gonding" (only the metallic part of whole collection), the Minamangun may give explanation for the sickness or makes it possible for the devil to explain itself in a dialogue form.
Bobohizans intervention process and performance in relation to the sick
a) Calling a bobolian/Bobohizan or priestess:
When someone's illness is prolonged and severe in the home , a bobohizan or priestess is usually called upon. The bobohizan is fed with the latest information will give the bobohizan a good background in locating to the source of sickness.
b) Preliminary consultation with the "Susukuon" or the good spirit consultants.
Before the bobohizan goes to the next house of the sick person the next day, she has first got to consult her "Susukuon" the night before as to how best and with what offerings shall she approach the healing ceremony. She will then know ahead of time whether a chicken, a pig or even a buffalo is needed as a sacrifice. At some time, it may take only a simple "rinait" or prayer to attend to the sick.
C) Rinaits/Prayers
There are number of "Rinaits" or prayers that a bobohizan has to choose depending upon the cause of the sickness.
The basic is of course the "Popo'ontong" or "Sumuku" to get in touch with the good spirit consultants for further guidance of the "Susukuon", the bobohizan may proceed to any of the following or other form of prayers:
i) Modsoluhut do Sunduan-- Searching for a strayed "Kunduduwo" or spirit of the sick person and preparing for its home coming.
ii) Modsurung- Appeasing the evil spirits that cause person's sickness with the offerings.
iii) "Magambawon"- to reach the stage of "Rundukun" or being in a trance of possible dialogue.
with the evil sprit and the priestess who becomes an oracle for the people who ask questions about evil spirit's intentions. This is the longest performance of the priestess. It lasts for almost 24 hours.
iv) Mogidu do Timporon or Monkigit-cleaning the body from debris that has been induced into the body by evil spirits.
v) Mongkidu do Tumpadan - Curing a person from the effects of black magicians.
vi) Momupu do Namatai- To celebrate the sick person from the grip or disturbance of the dead.
Festivals
a) Moginakan/Great Feast:
This great feast was once a yearly affair for all the numbers of the Kadazan/Dusuns' extended family system. For this feast , only relatives are welcomed and therefore was a great chance for all those who are related to each other to get to know each other and later visit each other. Usually the extended family groups will support each other in times of difficulties. This feast May last for at least 5 days and 5 nights involving a number of buffaloes slaughtered and a Considerable amount of tapai.
b) Celebrations related to rice-cultivation:
i) Kapampanan do Mangasok This is the closing ceremony of the village padi-nursery making.
ii) Madsalud - Blessing of the newly transplanted rice harvesting.
iii) Posoitan do Bambaraion/Bambaazon - Harvest Festivals to give thanks to the rice spirits -"Bambaraion" and to invite them to feast together. The Bobolian leads the procession then to the padi store house and leave seven bamboo cups of first class tapai, seven boiled eggs, some chicken meat and rice on top of the barn of padi. The procession the proceeds back, to the main house to feast. Modern harvest festival now included buffalo race, beauty contest, arm wrestling and tapai drinking competitions as highlights.

In Tambunan, the harvest festival is partially a home-coming for the "bambaraion" of the family to the padi-store house where it will rest until the next rice-planting seasons comes.
Some days of observance
a) Full Moon
b) Death day till burial
c) Making the grave hut
d) On the day of preparing Tapai.

e) On ominous days:
- A millipede passes across the footpath
- When your feet got caught or hit stone on your way to wherever
- When you have a bad and heavy dream
- When you dream that you tooth got broken and you cry out loud - "Betoken somebody you know will die"
- When the blackbirds cry out as you enter the jungles - "Badluck is on the way"
After being treated by priestess for a day sometimes for three days one is not allowed to go out from the house.
"THE ORIGIN OF MAGAVAU"
"Magavau" varies in accordance with the different dialects and districts in the State. The belief however is the same. The Kadazans believe that in the beginning, the God of the Kadazan people called "KINOINGAN" and his wife "SUMINUNDU" had a daughter known as "HUMINODUN". Kinoingan in his preparation for his creation of the Kadazan people, sacrificed His only daughter, huminodun and planted, as if they were seeds, the various parts of the body so that food may grow out of the soil where it was planted, and that His people will not go hungry. Rice, then as the staple food of the Kadazans, as all Malaysians and most Asians, grew out of Hominodun/s flesh. The other parts of her body became other varieties of food for the Kadazans. Padi, because it is part of Huminodun embodies a spirit, known as "BAMBAZON" and from time to time the Kadazans have found it benefiting that this spirit should be honoured so that bigger and better harvest would be reaped every harvest season.
The thinking behind this is not hard to grasp. The importance of rice is self-evident, but underlying is the everlasting is the everlasting gratitude of the Kadazans to their Creator who sacrificed His only daughter in order to provide food for His people.
THE HONOURING OF BAMBAAZON
In preparation for the ceremony, the village priestess carefully select stalks of padi and ties them together just before the harvesting period. These padi stalks are left in the field and not to be cut or tampered with until after the harvesting is completed. The selected stalks of padi symbolise the Spirit of Padi, that is Bambaazon. As soon as the harvest is over these stalks are cut by the priestess and taken into the house of the owner of the field. The spirit is now in the house. Magavau will then take place when the padi is winnowed and stored away into the barns.
THE CEREMONY OF MAGAVAU
The ceremony of Magavau begins just after sunset. The Priestess and her attendants sit on the floor in the living room and start chanting ancient prayers to Bambaazon. This goes on far into the night thereafter the priestess and attendants stand up and circle slowly around the living room, still chanting. After a while they start to sing Songs of praise to Bambaazon. At this stage the men join in the circle singing together with the priestess and attendants. As they sing the stamp their feet on the floor in rhythmic timing and at regular intervals uttering the awe-in-sparing "Pangkis" which is the triumphant cry of the Kadazans. This ceremony will go on until break of dawn when preparations are made to feed Bambaazonn with the "habot" (fermented rice, with ingredients similar to tapai, prepared especially for the Bambaazon the previous evening) and tapai. The ceremony ends with merry making as a mark of thanksgiving. Bambaazon stays in the house, guarding the padi in the barn, until the next planting season when another ceremony known as "MONOGIT" is performed to take her to the padi fields.
THE HERITAGE OF GONGS
The late Chief Priestess bobohizan, Bianti Moujing of Kampung Kandazon and the High Priestess bobohizan, Binjulin Sigayun of Kampung Hungab were consulted during their heydays on the evolution of gongs and the beats rhythm. recently, OKK Datuk Jintol Mogunting, the former District Native Chief of Penampang, who is an authority on the traditional culture and customs was also consulted and he gave similar narration of the legend that was used for centuries of generations. It was said that after the resurrection of Huminodun from the original Bambaazon, the lifestyle of the Nunukragang people as they were then known, began to improve as there was abundant supply of rice. The legend goes on to narrate that Huminodun produced the bobohizan and taught them the art of rites, ritual practices and ceremonies, taboos, traditional cultures including the art of gong beating and the sumazau dance. It was also said that during the period of Nunukragang the bobohizan taught the people to fashion bamboo's into various lengths shapes and sizes and arranged them into an ensemble of seven musical instruments, the seventh item being the drum or gandang, which we know today as tongkungon, tongunggu and tongunggak. The bobohizan then taught the people the gong beat rhythm, known today as magagung, botibas and dunsai. Another musical instrument, the kulintangan; akin to the xylophone, would be played as an accompaniment to the magagung.
In the late 18th century, the Brunei traders introduced brass gong badils (canons) and brasswares in North Borneo (Sabah). The Kadazandusun were fascinated with these new brass items for they perceived the brasswares elegant and gong sound melodious. They then began to acquire collections of these brass times as family heirlooms and the gongs were arranged into the typical ensemble of seven instruments, to replace the bamboo gongs. Since then the gong beats and rhythm were improved for a variety usage.
The gong beats to accompany any ritual ceremonies are usually monotonous. As for weddings, festive occasions and welcoming receptions for dignitaries, the rhythm of the gong beat is exhilarating, melodious, lively and smooth. Sometimes the botibas gong beat is performed as variation. During funerals, the dunsai gong beat is very solemn and fearsome as mark of respect for the dead. The single beat of a solitary gong at short intervals is a signal for emergencies such as house on fire and missing persons lost in the jungle or drowning.
However, it is not surprising that not all the Kadazandusun people are skilful in gong beating. It would require one long practice to gain experience. It is even more disheartening to note that not many Kadazandusun youths today are inclined to pursue knowledge in these two cultural issues.
Thus magagung competitions and sumazau competitions are organised at the village level not only to mark the Kaamatan celebrations but more so to preserve and to promote the culture of Kadazandusun music and dance. Eventually, the competitions are held at district level where the Sumazau competitions were judged according to its choreography and the magagung according to the gong beats, rhythm and tempo.
In the early 1900, these brass items were valuable properties and became a symbol of family wealth. Once, they were highly in demand as dowries for marriage. Therefore, the families who were lacking these properties would face difficulty in complying with the requirements for dowry. They would be compelled to search for these items elsewhere before the wedding. This custom still prevails in certain districts. However, many districts have most of the dowry converted into cash.
As for the badil, brassware and especially the gongs, they have become priceless and rare commodities mainly because they are very close to extinction as they are no longer available elsewhere. An ordinary set of gongs would cost about RM10,000 whereas the best set with high quality sound would cost around RM15,000.
Actually, the original brass gongs as they are popularly known, are not thoroughly made of brass. These gongs actually comprise of composites of iron, brass and copper thus a smooth, reverberating and xylophonic tone is produced. Gongs made entirely of brass are not popular because the sound produced is flatsonic resonance and therefore not preferred by many.
Kulintangan or miniature gongs consist of nine ensemble and according to preference, may be performed simultaneously with the gong to enhance the gong music.
The latest type of gongs are made entirely of flat iron sheets, produced in Kudat. These are usually available at the weekend market or Tamu in Donggongon, Penampang. Each set would cost between RM700 to RM1500. The sound quality of these gongs are more like cymbals clashing and shrills.
Those who are interested to know the best quality melody gongs, you may drop by to any magagung and sumazau competitions during Harvest Festival/Kaamatan on 30th to 31st May every year at Kadazan Dusun Central Association (KDCA) in Penampang.

END

Tambunan Homestay

2008-11-29T16:27:00.000-08:00

The Villages of Tambunan are nestled in a valley on the interior side of the Crocker Range, completely hidden from the South China Sea and the outside world. Tambunan Valley remains a very authentic interior region of Borneo, being approximately 1.5hours drive from the States Capital Kota Kinabalu . Tambunan is well known in Sabah for its picturesque landscapes and terraced rice fields, clear mountain streams, and cultural practices dating back many centuries. Many traditional cultural practices and ceremonies still take place even in the modern context of the 21st Century. Alongside this many traditional economic activities and village scale trade can still found flourishing in the area. A stay in the Tambunan Village Homestay is sure to uncover some unique and fascinating experiences. Visitors should come prepared for an amazing cultural experience the beautiful setting of the Tambunan Valley.

Located in Keranaan Village not far from the Township of Tambunan, the Tambunan Village Homestay Programhas 10 participating families, all certified by the Malaysia

Ministry of Tourism.

The program is coordinated by Joanna Kitingan, and is closely linked to the Tambunan Valley Resort Centre (TVRC).

Tambunan Village Homestay Program offers unique live-in experiences for visitors to stay with a local hostfamily in their home. This means participants will eat locally cooked meals (mostly traditional ingredients), and learn to live like the locals.

The participating Homestay Host Families will provide a spare rooms for guests in their homes, whereby bathroom facilities are usually shared with the host family.

Programs can be tailor made to suit different groups interests and available time. Two potential "mock-up"programs.

Some of the view of Tambunan
Padi field known as Tabasan..
some of the paddy. baru sija kana tanam..isn't beauty??
see, enjoy bah mereka..huhu

Activities
The Following Activities can be incorporated into the
homestay programs at Tambunan Village Homestay.

Planting or Harvesting in Rice Fields
Traditional Rice Wine Making
Riding buffalo
Traditional Cooking
Harvesting Forest Vegetables
Visit Local Markets
Visit Local Bamboo Factory
Jungle Trekking
Observing worlds largest flower Rafflesia
Swimming in cool mountain streams
Traditional music & dance performances

Kulabut market ( the Tuhau Centre)
Jambatan gantung
momonsoi bangkala (traditional Fish Trap)

Playing Gongs
yeah, finally i can sense the Tuhau
kihoi..aramai tii..makan ramai2,

2D/1N PROGRAM (Package)
Day 1
Arrived at Kg. Keranaan & traditional welcoming
Meet host family
Visit to bamboo factory
Visit TVRC for fish feeding
Join the Cultural Dance (for Min 30 pax only)
Dinner with host family (D)

Day 2
Break Fast with host family (B)
Visit the Tambunan Town, Market, & Gong Stone
Visit No. 1 Lihing (Rice Wine) Factory
Lunch with host family (L)
Farewell Party & give appreciation
Back to Kota Kinabalu

RATE AS PER ABOVE ITINERARY (2D1N):
RM120.00 PER PERSON (MIN. 30 PAX)

3D/2N PROGRAM (Package)
Day 1
Arrived at Kg. Keranaan Walai Tokou meeting point
Traditional welcoming & meet host family
Visit to the Bamboo Factory (Making)
Visit TVRC fish feeding
Dinner with host family (D)
Getting to know family history and History of Tambunan

Day 2
Break Fast with host family (B)
Jungle upstream trekking to Tandarason,
Enjoy a cool swim
Enjoy drinking water from tree and bamboos
Picnic lunch by the clear stream
Dinner with host family (D)
Join the Cultural Dance (for min. 30 pax only)

Day 3
Break Fast with host family (B)
Visit the Tambunan Town, Market, & Gong Stone
Visit No. 1 Lihing (Rice Wine) Factory
Lunch with host family (L)
Farewell Party & give appreciation
Back to Kota Kinabalu

RATE AS PER THE ABOVE ITINERARY (3D2N):
RM240.00 PERSON (MIN. 30 PAX)

Contact details,

Coordinator: Mdm. Joanna Kitingan

Email Contact 1: joannakitingan@yahoo.com
Email Contact 2: avanus7@yahoo.com

Postal Address: Tambunan Village Homestay
C/ G192 Lorong Cempaka
KG.Contoh Petagas
88200 KOTA KINABALU

Home Tel : +60 88 764052
H/P (Mobile): +60 14 3580853 / +60 14 6555043
Fax : +60 88 230714

Climbing Mount Trusmadi, The Second highest mountain in Malaysia.

2008-11-09T15:43:00.000-08:00

As we know, Mount Trusmadi is the second tallest mountain in Malaysia. Even it is a second highest in Malaysia, less people climbed it. what i heard is, climbing Mount Trusmadi is much harder than climbing Mount Kinabalu. is is because, this mountain have less facilities.

Not much people where is mount Trus Madi. Here is some information about Trus madi.

Trusmadi Mount, at 2,462m or 8,669ft, is Malaysia’s second highest mountain after Gunung Kinabalu (4,101m or 13.433ft) but is much tougher to climb. It lies between the districts of Tambunan to the north and Keningau to the south (in the state of Sabah in Borneo).

Here i found an intersting thoughts or writing from internet. But i dunno who this person. i call him MR Climbers.. sorry man, i'm gonna share this to the other. hehe..

Please read:

I received an email from my fellow doctor colleague, Ragu, last week about climbing the second highest mountain in Malaysia, Mount Trusmadi. Basically, he is a hardcore mountain climber and devoted his leisure time doing outdoor activities. He was asking whether we could plan our Mount Trusmadi climbing trip ourselves, rather than paying kind of “over priced” pre-prepared package by some of the tour operators around Sabah.

I said yes, but there are not much of valuable information around the internet as Trusmadi is not a tourist spot (not like Kinabalu). It is kind of Sabah’s best kept secret, and it is meant for hardcore mountain climbers. Ordinary tourist will find it very hard and boring. Anyway, if you are like Dr. Ragu (he is a plastic surgeon, like NIP/TUCK television series), here would be my personal tips on conquering Mount Trusmadi.

Few things that we need to remember:

Mount Trusmadi is kind of ‘virgin’ mountain in Sabah. It is still under the Forestry Department, not under Sabah Parks like Kinabalu and Tambuyukon. So, the climbing permit must be acquired from the Forestry Department before you are allowed to climb. You need to request for the permit at least 2 weeks before you start the climb.
It is even more challenging than Kinabalu, suitable for hard core mountain climbers. If you think that Kinabalu is tough, do not even think about this mountain.
You can summit the peaks in 2d1 night, but you need to be really fit. Some climbers do it in 3d2n to spend more time with mother nature.
You are going to travel through really rough terrain, mainly used for logging purposes, to get to the starting point in Kg. Kaingaran. You really need a sturdy 4wd to get there. Traveling from Tambunan (the small town which is near the mountain) will take about 1 hour.
As it is a non-tourist mountain to climb, you have to bring along all your climbing gear - from your portable stove to leech socks to toilet paper.
I must emphasize that Trusmadi is not for the faint hearted.

The best place to inquire about the trip up the mountain is from Tambunan Village Resort Center (TVRC), which is in err… Tambunan. They are now known as The Borneo Heritage Village. They are the best place for you to seek additional information for the climb, but unfortunately they do not have a good official website on that matter. Contact them at +6087-774076, or email at borneohv@streamyx.com. Otherwise, you can seek the available tour company who can provide you with the information package on the internet by just typing ‘mount trusmadi’ on Google Search. You can get the itinerary for 3d2n trip Mount Trusmadi on this and this page.

TVRC is can be appointed as the ‘basecamp’ of Mount Trusmadi. It has accommodations for climber to stay overnight before proceeding to the climb on the next day. They also can provide you with porters, guides, permits and foods up the mountain. The last time I called, you can also rent some of your climbing gear from them.

Basically, the things that you can ask TVRC for help are:

Return transfer from KK International Airport to Tambunan (TVRC).
Transport from TVRC to the starting point in Kg. Kaingaran using 4WD.
Porters and Guides.
Climbing permit from Forestry Department.
Accommodation.

I think that by directly contacting them, you can save around 10-30% of the cost compared to having a tour operator to host your trip.

Mahua Waterfall Tambunan- Kg Patau

2008-11-09T15:36:00.000-08:00

State	Sabah
Location	15 minutes from Tambunan
Coordinates	N 5°40' E 116°22' (Tambunan)
Water Source	River
Waterfall Profile	Vertical Fall
Accessibility	6 km along a dirt road followed by an easy 15 minute walk

Leaving Tambunan in the direction of Ranau, you will reach Kg Patau after 10 or 15 minutes and see a sign post indicating a left turn to the Mahua Waterfall. (If you come from Kota Kinabalu, it would be about a 1 ½ hour ride).

After making that turn, you trundle along a dirt road for 6 km. The first stretch of the road is in relatively good condition, but it gets trickier the farther in you go. My guess is that an ordinary car would encounter difficulties in wet weather. We were in a 4WD, but because it was not one of those rugged 4 x 4 work horses, we did experience some sticky moments.

Eventually, we came to a large clearing along which a river rushed. This marked the end of the road. The track was rather muddy and to avoid getting our vehicle stuck, we walked the rest of the way in to the Mahua Sub-station which had been financed by the Japan International Co-operational Agency (JICA). A friendly caretaker there maintains an office and collects an entrance fee of RM3 per person. For that fee, you also get to use the extremely clean toilets.

Passing by a village on the dirt road to the Mahua Fall. Notice the pine tree.

The road ends here. Because it was muddy, we parked and walked in to the Mahua Sub-station which you can see in the far distance.

The trail to the waterfall. This is so well-marked and well-kept that it will be impossible to get lost.

The 500 metre walk along a distinct and well-maintained trail to the waterfall is an extremely pleasant stroll through a secondary forest of dipterocarp trees, undergrowth, ferns, shrubs and bamboo dense enough to shut out most of the sun’s heat. Butterflies, mainly the Tufted Jungle King, fluttering along the trail added flashes of colour to the otherwise intense green of the forest.

The river which runs by the trail.

Another view of the river.

Sungai Lobou

Two tributaries, the Sg Lobou and the Sg Kulanggi gush down as little waterfalls of their own to join the main river which is never out of sight or earshot.

Sungai Kulanggi

Some parts of the trail are cemented for easy access.

The dense dipterocarp forest through which the trail passes.

At the end of the trail, the Mahua Waterfall tumbles down in an agitated vertical column of water, sending up a continuous misty spray as it crashes into the pool below. The height of the Fall is uncertain. One source puts it as 9 metres, another 15 metres and yet another 17 metres. I’m not sure, too, whether the small pool is safe for swimming but I can imagine that the strong currents stirred up by the Fall would put paid to all such intentions.

The fall becomes visible

The Mahua Fall

The fall in all its glory

Shelters and benches are provided for picnickers. There were, however, only four other people besides us that day we went. Difficulty of access has probably discouraged many people from visiting the Fall which is not a bad thing considering the difficulty of maintaining cleanliness in the face of large crowds.

People pictured here to put the Mahua Fall in perspective

Around the Fall area are shelters, benches and picnic tables for picnickers

The river just below the Fall.

Several species of butterflies – a Monster Skipper, Black-Veined Mapwings, Blue Hedges, a Rajah Brooke’s Birdwing, a Red Helen and a Common Mormon – flitted about the pool area, congregating to share a drink.

Butterflies wetting their whistles at the water-soaked ground. Seen here are a Monster Slipper, Black-Veined Mapwings and Blue Hedges.

Although this was not a very extensive area, we surprised ourselves by spending about two hours there. Obviously, there is more to the Mahua Waterfall than what meets the eye.

Climbing Mount Trusmadi in Sabah, Malaysia

2008-09-11T15:07:00.000-07:00

Trusmadi Mount, measuring at 2,462m, is Malaysia’s second highest mountain after Gunung Kinabalu but is said to offer a much more challenging climb. Its richly forested slopes, inhabited by a myriad species of birds and animals, are a trekker's dream."

Trusmadi Mount, at 2,462m or 8,669ft, is Malaysia’s second highest mountain after Gunung Kinabalu (4,101m or 13.433ft) but is much tougher to climb. It lies between the districts of Tambunan to the north and Keningau to the south (in the state of Sabah in Borneo).

Unlike Mount Kinabalu which is visited by thousands of people every year, Mount Trusmadi – situated some 70km southeast of Kota Kinabalu – is not a tourist mountain and is rarely visited. Until recently, only one or two expeditions climb the mountain each year.

The slopes of the mountain, which are covered with rich vegetation houses many species of birds, animals and plants, making it a trekker's haven.

The summit (of Mount Trusmadi) is reputed to have the best dawn view of Mount Kinabalu, which lies over 40km to the north. A unique pitcher plant, Nepenthes x trusmadiensis (a natural hybrid between Nepenthes lowii and Nepenthes edwardsiana) is found here and nowhere else.

Kawasan2 Menarik Tambunan

2008-06-23T21:35:00.000-07:00

AIR TERJUN MAHUA

Air Terjun Mahua terletak di Kampung Patau kira-kira 12km dari Pekan Tambunan. 7km dari kampung Patau untuk sampai ke Pusat Informasi Pelancongan, pintu masuk ke Air Terjun Mahua.
Lokasi:-
Kampung Katagaian, Patau Tambunan
Daya Tarikan:-
Keaslian/Keunikan alam sekitar
Ketinggian air terjun lebih kurang 50 kaki
Tempahan dibuat melalui Majlis Daerah Tambunan

GUNUNG TRUSMADI

Anda boleh membuat pilihan destinasi di Tambunan dan kalau anda memilih untuk bergerak ke arah kampung Kaingaran, anda akan sampai di kaki Gunung Trus Madi setelah menempuh perjalanan sejauh 25km.Di tempat ini, anda akan merasa bertuah kerana sedang menjejakkan kaki Gunung Trus Madi gunung yang kedua tertinggi di Sabah selepas Gunung Kinabalu. Anda boleh meneruskan pengembaran sehingga ke puncak Trus Madi untuk menawan puncaknya pada ketinggian 8,690 kaki.
Lokasi:-
Hutan Simpanan Trusmadi Tambunan
Daya Tarikan:-
Keunikan Biodiversiti
Keadaan suhu yang sejuk
Merupakan gunung kedua tertinggi di Sabah/malaysia

BATU GONG

Lokasi:-
Kg. Solibog
Daya Tarikan:-
Seketul batu sebesar besen yang boleh menghasilkan satu set bunyi gong Kadazandusun apabila diketuk.

BATU BAJAU

Peranan batu bata dalam kehidupan manusia zaman silam telah banyak di lupakan ,malah kebanyakan generasi sekarang tidak lagi memahami sejarah dan fungsinya.Dalam keluaran kali ini beberapa buah batu yang masing masing mempunyai cerita ,sejarah dan peranan tersendirinya dimuatkan sebagai tetapan bersama.

BUNGA RAFFLESIA

Lokasi:-
Hutan Simpan Rafflesia, Tambunan
Daya Tarikan:-
Bunga Rafflesia
Air Terjun

TUGU PERINGATAN MAT SALLEH

Lokasi:-
Kg. Tibabar Tambunan
Daya Tarikan:-
Memerihalkan sejarah Mat Salleh Pahlawan Sabah

PUSAT INFORMASI RAFFLESIA

Sejauh kira-kira 80km perjalanan dari Bandaraya Kota Kinabalu, anda akan sampai di Pekan Tambunan, Pekan yang masih menampakkan persekitaran tradisional penduduknya, kadazandusun.Sebaik melepasi beberapa restoran dan motel seperti Gunung Emas, Puncak Damai dan Gunung Alab, anda akan sampai di Pusat Informasi Raffesia, pusat maklumat uang khusus membuka layanan kepada para pengunjung sepanjang masa-masa pejabat. Pusat Maklumat ini berada di sebuah kawasan Hutan Simpan Rafflesia yang turut memiliki pelbagai tumbuh-tumbuhan dara, bahan-bahan semulajadi yang sering dirujuk para pengunjung terutamanya di kalangan penyelidik.

Bungkau

2008-06-23T21:28:00.000-07:00

The bungkau is the jaw harp of the Kadazan and Dusun people of Northern Sabah, Malaysia, located on the northeast coast of the island of Borneo. The bungkau is carved from polod palm stem, and it is either shaved or peeled to obtain a two toned design. Often bungkau are fine tuned with a piece of insect wax. Many bungkau have a bamboo tube as a container. Bungkau can be heard quite often at festivals in Sabah, and can be purchased at small traditional handicraft stores in Kota Kinabalu. This instrument was collected in Sabah in the mid 1990s.

Sompoton

2008-06-23T21:21:00.001-07:00

Sompoton is a traditional Kadazan music instruments for the Dusun tribes in Sabah. Traditionally it was from Kampung Tikolod, Tambunan. It is now prevalent among Dusuns and Muruts. It is made of a double raft of eight bamboo pipes inserted into a gourd. Inside the gourd, seven of the pipes have small polod palm lamellae or sodi inserted into their sides and kept in place by beeswax or sopinit.

SPOTON2 The eighth soundless pipe is stopped up with sopinit. The player blows and sucks air through the gourd mouth-piece to activate the sodi. The musical sound produced can be likened to a cross between the sounds from a conventional mouth organ and a bagpipe, minus the latter's shrillness. Often it is played solo, for personal expression. If you are interest on this traditional Kadazan Dusun music instruments, you can visit any handicraft centre or Tamu in Sabah.

The KadazanDusun

2008-06-02T21:14:00.001-07:00

This is the largest ethnic category in Sabah and is predominantly wet rice and hill rice cultivators. Their language belongs to the Dusunic family and shares a common animistic belief system with various customs and practices. Their ancient beliefs on the verity that everything has life - the rocks, trees, and rivers are all living things.

They have souls and spirits that must be appeased from time to time through specific rituals. In these modern times, some of the rituals are less performed accept during certain festivities.

Customs & Beliefs

Pesta Kaamatan or Harvest Festival is a unique celebration of Kadazandusun society. It's a celebration to honour the Rice Spirit - Bambaazon or Bambarayon and giving thanks for yet another bountiful year. The festival begins on the first of May at many district levels. The rites and customs of the Pesta Kaamatan is a tribal practice of Kadazandusun and also Murut peoples. The Bobohizan or Bobolian who are the High Priests or Priestesses (depending on the district/area undertaking the preservation) will conduct the ritual. In different districts, the priests or priestesses may be addressed to differently, for instance in Tambunan district they are known as Bobolian, in Tuaran as Tantagas and in Penampang as Bobohizan.

It is believed that rice in whatever form embodies Bambaazon that must be protected from harm. The homecoming of Babaazon is an integral part of the Harvest Festival. Ancient folklore tells of the ultimate deed of Kinoingan or Minamagun - The Almighty God or Creator, who sacrificed his only beloved daughter, Huminodun so that his people would have food. Various parts of her body were planted from which plants grew. During the Magavau ceremony, the Bobohizan will select some stalks of rice that are left undistributed until the harvest is over. In some districts, the chosen stalks are cut before the field is harvested and are then brought into the owner's house. The task of Bobohizan is to search and salvage the lost Bambaazon who are hurt or separated from the main mystical body. In the old days, this ceremony was often performed in freshly harvested fields during the first full moon after the harvest to invoke the rice spirit.

The language used by Bobohizan is archaic whose meanings have been buried in time and known only to the few remaining Bobohizan these days. The vital aspect of Magavau is the paraphernalia used to summon Bambaazon. The sacrament of Magavau may vary according to district practices but the ceremony always ends with food offerings to Bambaazon and merry making for the village folks.

The highlight of Pesta Kaamatan is the selection of the pageant queen or "Unduk Ngadau" which can be literally translated as "Zenith of the Sun". It conceptually derives from the sacrifice of Huminodun. The maiden who has the honour of being selected should bear semblance to Huminodun and will represent all that is virtuous in the revered Huminodun.

About Sabah

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Location: Sabah is the second largest state in Malaysia, situated at the north of Borneo Island. Sabah has a heavily indented coastline of approximately 800 to 900 miles and is washed by the South China Sea in the west and north, the Sulu Sea in the northeast and the Celebes Sea in the east. Mount Kinabalu is the feature of Sabah as the tallest mountain in South East Asia standing at 4093 meters.

People: Sabah is a unique land, a melting pot of many indigenous and immigrant groups. The population comprises over 30 different races and over 80 different dialects, each group having its own colourful culture, tradition, festival and customs. The indigenous group include the Kadazan/Dusun, Bajau, Murut, Rungus, Lotud, Brunei, Orang Sungei, Kadayan, Bisaya and many other subgroups. The Chinese form the largest non-indigenous group.

Population: 2.52 million.

Capital: Kota Kinabalu City, the gateway to the rest of Sabah, is also the State Capital. Kota Kinabalu or K.K. as it is usually called, is relatively new as the original town was destroyed during the Second World War.

Language: Bahasa Melayu (Malay) is the official language, English is widely spoken, especially in business and tourism circles. Other languages include Chinese dialects, kadazan and several indigenous and dialects.

Religion: Malaysia's official religion is Sunni Islam, but freedom of worship is respected. In Sabah, major religions are Christianity (29%), Islam (26%) and Buddhism-Taoism (17%).

Government: Malaysia is a constitutional monarchy, with a unique system of rotation of Kings, chosen every 5 years among nine state hereditary rulers (Sultans). Parliament is elected every 5 years by universal suffrage and is headed by the Prime Minister. Borneo, as every other state, has an elected parliament headed by a Chief Minister.

Climate: Typical Equatorial Climate, daily temperatures range between 23 c and 32 c throughout the year in ;the lowlands. Rainfall is spread throughout the year, the wettest months (Landas season) being from November to February. Depending on the areas, rainfall averages between 2600 mm. and 4000 mm./year.

Flora & Fauna: About half of all living species are found in south-east Asia's jungles, the Planet's oldest. Borneo is still largely covered by primary jungles, many under National Park Status. Famous species include the Rafflesia Flower, Pitcher Plants, the Hornbill bird, the Orang Utan Ape and the Proboscis monkey, all protected.

Economy: Commodity based economy, Sabah being a major exporter of timber and agricultural products. Manufacturing is rapidly increasing, the emphasis being on processing of commodities and , for the future, electronics, information technology and bio-technology. Tourism is in a rising economy and main focus by the government.

Currency: Malaysian Ringgit (RM), very stable and fully convertible, no restrictions on import or export. Best to exchange at licensed money changers or banks, traveler cheques and major credit cards widely accepted. USD 1.00 = RM 2.50 (Approx.)

Working Hours: Government : 08:00 a.m. to 04:15 p.m., Private Sector : 09:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m., Mondays to Fridays, Saturday half day. All shops would be open between 10:30 a.m. and 05:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday, but many open earlier and close later and are open on Sunday. Shopping complexes close at 09:00 p.m.

Entry Regulations: Visa free entry for holiday purposes (14 days to 3 months) is given to most nationalities. Best to check with Malaysian Diplomatic Missions for current situation. Passports must have 6 months validity.

Health Regulations: No vaccinations required, unless coming form Africa or South America (Yellow Fever). Most Tropical diseases eradicated, anti-malaria treatment not indispensable, malaria cases very rare in Borneo (most occur in logging camps and very remote areas).

Water: Safe to drink from the tap in towns. Hotels and restaurants provide boiled water. Bottled mineral water widely available.

Electric Current: 220 V/50 cycles , in areas not connected to the grid, generators are often used. Three pin plugs (not American plugs).

Dress Code & Clothing: Casual dress is the norm, light cotton clothing is recommended.

Shopping: Items such as films, batteries, torch lights, raincoats, slippers, etc. are available in all towns. Indigenous handicrafts and textiles, potteries, antiques, etc. are good bargains.

Safety: Borneo is probably one of the safest places on earth, crime rate is low, there are few dangerous animals in the jungles, general health is good, there are no earthquakes, volcanoes or cyclones and there is political stability, racial harmony and tolerance, no terrorism and no internal strife. Fortunately, Sabah does not experience any natural disaster or calamities. In fact it is under the typhoon belt (thus the name "Land Below The Wind") and is free from any climatic disturbances.

Kaamatan Sana Sini

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No.
Daerah/Kawasan
Tarikh

1
Tambunan
03 Mei

2
Keningau
04 Mei

3
Lahad Datu
04 Mei

4
Tawau
04 Mei

5
Kunak
04 Mei

6
Kudat
06 Mei

7
Kinabatangan
08 Mei

8
Tongod
08 Mei

9
Inanam
08 Mei

10
Tenom
10 Mei

11
Banggi
10 Mei

12
Kota Kinabalu City
11 Mei

13
Nabawan dan Pagalungan
11 Mei

14
Kota Belud
11 Mei

15
Sook
11 Mei

16
Telupid
12 Mei

17
Paitan
12 Mei

18
Matunggong
15 Mei

19
Sipitang
15 Mei

20
Sandakan
17 Mei

21
Beluran
17 Mei

22
Penampang
17 Mei

23
Labuan
17 Mei

24
Semporna
17 Mei

25
Pitas
18 Mei

26
Kota Marudu
18 Mei

27
Tuaran(Tamparuli dan Kiulu)
20 Mei

28
Menumbok
21 Mei

29
Kuala Penyu
21 Mei

30
Membakut
21 Mei

31
Ranau
22 Mei

32
Putatan
22 Mei

Rafflesia Centre of Tambunan

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Rafflesia Center Everyone's dream should include seeing the Rafflesia - the largest flower in the world. The record size, according to the Guinness Book of Records, is a Rafflesia arnoldii, which stretched 91cms or 3 feet in diameter, 1.9 cms or 3/4 inch thick and weighed 7 kgs or 15 lbs.

In many ways, this magnificently colourful flower is strange and baffling to visitors. It blooms as a single flower which has no roots, no stem and no leaves as well.

In addition, each flower produces just one seed and this seed can only germinate if it succeeds in lodging itself in the tissue of one particular cissus vine host known as Tetrastigma, which usually crawls along the rainforest floors. This is why the Rafflesia is usually floor bound. The flower extracts food from the vine by extending threadlike filaments into its tissue. Its penchant for attaching exclusively to the Tetrastigma partly explains why the flower is very rare and sighting depends on correct timing, keeping touch with the local community, and luck.

Some ecologist believe only big animals like wild boars, which accidentally pick up Rafflesia seeds on their hoofs, are heavy enough to implant the seeds into the cissus tissues. Sabah offers fair chances for people in the world to see this floral wonder.

There are several known sites, such as Poring Hot Springs at the Kinabalu Park which are fairly accessible. But one particular place where this unique flower, especially Rafflesia Pricei species occur extensively is a 386 acres Tambunan Rafflesia Reserve which is sited in a forest reverse consisting of a mixture of temperate oaks, chestnut type and highland dipterocarps forest.

The Tambunan Rafflesia Reserve is located conveniently by the roadside of Kota Kinabalu/Tambunan Highways and is only 58km from Kota Kinabalu. At the entrance of this reserve is a Rafflesia Information Centre. There are eight trails for trekkers including a Rafflesia Trial that leads to the flowering sites.

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Mahua Waterfall of Tambunan

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Mahua Waterfall is a pristine natural fall that nestled deep in the tropical forest of the Crocker Mountain Range. This spectacular waterfall is approximately 17 metres tall and has a pool depth of 1.3 metres.

One of the most accessible beautiful fall in Sabah, the drive up to Mahua takes an approximate 1½ hr drive from Kota Kinabalu. Visitors will will pass through scenic uphill drive through small villages and forests on the Crocker Range.

A trek to find blooming Rafflesia may also be made upon prior arrangment en route to Tambunan (subject to season).

The drive will end at the Mahua Sub-Centre which is the park entrance. From here on, it takes an easy 15 mins walk along the river to reach the waterfall.

A highlight in itself, this walk will delight any nature enthusiast with the sight of endless towering Seraya trees with huge trunks, giant bamboo trees and birds-nest ferns while endlessly entertained by the chorus of insects and forests birds.

More at http://www.sabah.net.my/mahua/

Tambunan Village Resort Centre (TVRC)

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Situated along the Pegalan River in Tambunan, that provides accommodation facilities for visitors to Tambunan.

TVRC offers visitors the experience of staying in Traditional-Type chalets made of split bamboo while enjoying the spring-like climate and peaceful nights of Tambunan.

For camera buffs and nature lovers, Tambunan offers the experience of a lifetime to view the world’s largest flower, picnic by crystal clear waterfalls, discover local orchids, and climb Sabah’s second highest peak, Mt. Trusmadi. Relax in the fresh mountain climate amidst breath-taking scenery and discover the tradition of the Tambunan Kadazan / Dusun people.

TVRC can assist visitors to visit places of interest around Tambunan through prior arrangement.

Tambunan

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Where is Tambunan?

1.5 hours by road from Kota Kinabalu lies a valley of picturesque serenity, the valley with sparkling mountain streams glowing across emerald green rice fields present the gentle side of Sabah’s interior.

A walk through the bush valley offers visitors a chance to enjoy Sabah’s tranquil countryside while listening to the chorus of insects and the call of forest birds.

Tahu ka kamu bahawa...

2008-02-23T19:25:00.000-08:00

Tahukah anda bahwa jika anda berteriak terus
menerus selama 8 tahun, 7 bulan dan 6 hari,
energi yang anda keluarkan akan cukup untuk
memanaskan secangkir kopi.
(Ngapain? Nggak sebanding sama hasilnya.)

Jika anda kentut secara konsisten selama 6 tahun
9 bulan, anda akan menghasilkan gas yang cukup
untuk menciptakan energi yang diperlukan dalam
membuat bom atom. (Nah, kalo ini mendingan lah,
lebih sebanding.)

Durasi orgasme seekor babi dapat mencapai 30
menit lamanya. (Wuih. Kalo ada reinkarnasi, in my
next life,I want to be a pig. Cuma gue bingung kok
bisa-bisanya tau soal ini ya?)

Membenturkan kepala ke tembok menghabiskan
150 kalori setiap jamnya. (Hmm..Gue masih
kepikiran soal babi tadi...)

Dari banyak spesies, hanya manusia dan lumba-
lumba yang bisa melakukan seks sebagai sebuah
kesenangan. (Oh jadi itu sebabnya Flipper sang
lumba-lumba selalu tersenyum! Dan babi bisa
orgasme 30 menit? Nggak adil, nggak adil!!)

Semua beruang kutub kidal.
(Emang siapa peduli? Lagian darimana bisa tau?)

Seekor kecoa mampu bertahan hidup selama 9
hari tanpa kepala, sebelum mati karena kelaparan.
(Hii syeerem..)

Seekor kutu mampu melompat sejauh 350 kali
panjang badannya. Kira- kira sama dengan
seorang manusia melompat sejauh lapangan
sepak bola.
(30 menit bo...kebayang nggak sih?.... dan kenapa
musti babi?)

Belalang sembah jantan tidak bisa membuahi
betinanya selama kepalanya masih menempel
pada tubuhnya. Sang betina harus memulai ritual
seks dengan memenggal kepala sang jantan.
(Mudah-mudahan nggak ada yang memberi tahu
mereka soal babi tadi.)

Beberapa jenis singa mampu kawin sebanyak 50
kali dalam sehari.
(Boleh juga, tapi in my next life, I still want to be a
pig: quality over quantity bo..)

Alat perasa pada kupu-kupu adalah kakinya. (Hii...)

Bintang laut tidak mempunyai otak. (Ah, nggak
cuma bintang laut. Manusia juga ada.)

Movie kadazan Dusun

2008-02-13T18:27:00.000-08:00

Seni bangsa kita semakin hari semakin berkembang. Kita harus berbangga dengan perkembangannya.. Selepas daripda muzik, movie pula kian berkembang..Dan saya mengucapkan syabas dan tahniah kepada setiap penerbit movie kadazan dusun sebab mempunyai inisiatif untuk memperkembangkan industri hiburan kita..

Terdapat beberapa movie kadazan dusun yang telah saya tonton, komenya, memang masih banyak kelemahan tapi sekurang-kurangnya idea tersebut ada...mungkin suatu hari nanti, ia akan menjadi lebih perfect kan..
1. Collection of Bili-Bili Do yang diterbitkan oleh Bamboo Studio Tambunan...Memang syok lah, lawak gilers...
2. Pontianak, Pengait, yang dibintangi oleh Sabah Idol
3. Movie Tadau ko-7(Monumpoli) Dilakonkan oleh pelakon2 yang melalui ujibakat- Keningau production ka kalau saya nda silap tu
4. Movie-movie abu bakar ellah
5. Dan banyak lagi...

Kebanyakannya movie tersebut mempunyai kelemahan namun sekurang-kurangnya mereka berjaya mempelajari sesuatu yang baru terutamanya untuk hiburan khalayaknya..

Bahasa kadazan Dusun antara 100 bahasa dan bangsa yang mau pupus suda..

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Tahu kah kamu, Bahasa Kita adalah antara bahasa yang mau pupus suda sekarang. Menurut kajian yang saya pernah dengar..Kadazan Dusun merupakan bahasa yang mau pupus suda dan berada antara 100 bahasa yang mau pupus..

Bagi pendapat saya kan...memang amat merisaukan ..Sebab takan kita mau bahasa kita pupus kan...Malu lah kita kalau pupus bahasa kita...Dari pengamatan saya sendiri, memang bangsa kita mau pupus suda bah..sebab rasanya kurang suda yang tahu berbahasa kadazandusun.

Saya sendiri adalah antara golongan yang tidak tahu untuk berbahasa kadazan dusun pada mulanya.. Sebabnya, saya dari kecil lagi dididik dengan bahasa melayu.. My mum and dad marah kalau saya belajar bahasa kadazan dusun...alasannya, nanti tidak pandai membaca...Namun saya tidak putus asa untuk belajar.. Apabila saya sekolah menengah, saya tinggal di asrama so banyak lah budak2 yang pandai cakap dusun disana...so saya pun berusaha untuk belajar kadazan dusun daripada mereka..

Syukur kepada tuhan sebab sampai sekarang, saya fasih berbahasa kadazan dusun, Thanks my friend.So, saya telah menyahut cabaran untuk mempertahankan bahasa kita..Anda bila lagi???

Tapi, walaupun saya belajar bahasa kadazan dusun, tetapi saya tidak berani untuk ber komunikasi bahasa kadazan dusun dengan my parents lah, sebabnya, saya punya bahasa ne adunan daripada pelbagai dialek kadazan dusun...so ada lain sikit lah kalau mendengarnya...saya hanya bertutur bahasa kadazan dusun dengan orang lain selain daripada parents saya ...ha..ha..

Kadazan Dusun Artist...

2008-02-12T23:21:00.000-08:00

Saya adalah salah serang daripada peminat dan penyokong industri muzik sabah terutamanya lagu kadazan dusun.. Oleh itu, Saya amat meminati hampir semua lagu-lagu artis kadus.. Dan setiap alum baru bagi artis yang saya minati mesti saya akan dapatkan segera..Seperti industri muzik lain, Industri Muzik Kadus juga mempunyai beberapa kelemahan dan juga kelebihan..

Antara kelebihan Industri ini adalah, kebanyakan lagu adalah hasil nukilan daripada artis itu sendiri..Sebagai contoh , Ateng, Lagu-lagunya adalah hasil daripada nukilannya sendiri..Demikian juga artis yang lain seperti Jesti Aloysius, Ben, Danny, Betsy, Ivy dan banyak lagi...Selain itu juga, Kos pembuatan bagi album ini adalah rendah. Keadaan ini disebabkan Kos-kos lain seperti penulis lirik, komposer, dan penulis skrip dapat diback up..Kebanyakan artis ini boleh lah dikatakan sebagai Self Managment...Kebanyakan lagu-lagu yang dicipta dan diterbitkan adalah lagu yang memang setaraf dengan industri lain,..dan ada diantara artis kadus ini jauh lebih baik daripada artis terkenal yang lain..

Namun demikian terdapat beberapa kelemahan dalam industri ini yang kita boleh lihat dengan jelas. Antaranya , kebanyakan artis-artis kadus pada masa kini adalah under self managment. Terdapat beberapa andaian orang awam yang menyatakan bahawa, "jika ada duit, adalah album, kalau teda duit, dan sponsor, maka teda lah album"..Keadaan ini telah menyebabkan ada diantara album kadus ini yang kurang berkualiti..Artis-artis yang berbakat bagaimana?. Adakah mereka harus dipinggirkan?pada pandangan saya sendiri, mereka ne kalau diketengahkan, mungkin mempunyai potensi untuk memperkembangkan industri muzik kadus bukan sahaja di sabah malah di peringkat yang lebih tinggi.

Mengapa muzik indon, philipines dan muzik latin berupaya menjadi terkenal?Mengapa muzik kita sendiri tidak? Tapi muzik kita memang mempunyai potensi jika diperkenalkan.. Terdapat satu lagu berentak muzik kadus yang telah menjadi terkenal di Malaysia sekarang..Lagu oleh Kimin Mudin..Tinggi-tinggi Gunung Kinabalu...Syabas dan tahniah..

Baru-baru ini, terdapat persoalan tentang kewujudan Muzik dari seberang iaitu muzik poco-poco...lagu ini menjadi popular dalam masa yang singkat, sedangkan penyanyinya bukan top singer pun..Keadaan ini menyebabkan persoalan timbul...Adakah muzik kadus berupaya menjadi seperti tersebut? Cuba kita lihat pada mana2 perayaan, termasuk Pesta kita sendiri iaitu Pesta kaamatan..muzik poco2 tetap dimainkan...

Harapan ku sebagai seorang masyarakat kadus, agar muzik kita terus diperjuangkan agar lebih dikenali. Bagi mengelakkan muzik kita pupus, sebagai seorang yang berdarah kadus, kita harus menyokong industri kita sendiri. Kalau bukan kita, siapa lagi kan...

Yang penting, beli lah yang original ..No Pirate..

Thanks,
Bossing