Kota Kinabalu: A decade-long effort to document and preserve the traditional attire of the Kadazan-Dusun Klias community in Beaufort had finally paid off, with official recognition by the KadazanDusun Cultural Association (KDCA) central.
During the Ka’amatan Harvest Festival on May 31, Datuk Joanna Kitingan, chairperson of Unduk Ngadau Ka’amatan 2025, presented the official certificate of recognition to committee members, marking a historic milestone for the community.
KDCA Klias Branch Chairman Dizabeit Atak and committee members were present on the auspicious event.
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