Make your way to the quaint town of Matunggong on October 24th to join the Rungus community in celebrating the Gong Festival.
The Rungus—a subgroup of the Kadazandusun tribe—is one of the most culturally-preserved communities in Sabah. Many Rungus families still adhere to the old ways; inhabiting ancient longhouses and practicing their age-old spiritual beliefs. The endearing charm of the Rungus people would most likely be rooted in their concept of communal living and sharing under one roof in the traditional longhouses.
Don’t miss the opportunity to see the famous beadworks of the Rungus community in Matunggong. Here, you can find pretty and colourful beaded accessories such as rings, necklaces, and bracelets. Also, don’t forget to swing by Kampung Bavanggazo and Kampung Tinagol where you can witness the Rungus women weaving their beautiful traditional tapestry.
A visit to Kampung Sumangkap lets you into the ancient craft of gong-making. Whereas a tour in Kampung Gombizau—famous for its beeswax, honey, and royal jelly processing farm—will give you an educational insight and an opportunity to purchase pure honey fresh from the beeswax.
Discover another facet of Borneo in Kudat, and get ready to immerse yourself in the melodic sounds of gong beating this October!
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