Sabah is home to over 30 ethnic groups, each with its own traditions, languages, and festivals.The people of Sabah are known for their friendliness and cultural pride.
Culture
Experience the traditional lifestyle of the Kadazan-Dusun, Bajau, and Murut communities.Handicrafts like beadwork,woven baskets, and wooden carvings are popular souvenirs,Â
Festivals
Celebrated in May, this is Sabah's biggest festival, filled with music, dancing, and traditonal food.
Food
Don't miss Sabah's famous dishes:
Hinava-A traditional raw fish salad.
Tuaran Mee-A local noodle dish unique to Sabah.
Hinava
Tuaran Mee
Traditional Dance
Performed by the Kadazan-Dusun people,this dance features graceful,bird-like arm movements,particularly mimicking an eagle.It is a staple of the Kaamatan Festival
This is a high-energy bamboo dance of the Murut people,historically known as headhunters.Dancers must skillfully time their steps to avoid getting their feet trapped between clapping bamboo poles.
A traditional dance originating from the Bajau people,often performed on the East Coast of Sabah.