By Olivia Miwil - May 28, 2021 @ 3:38pm
KOTA KINABALU: A Sabah lawmaker has joined a chorus of six local singers in producing a song for the harvest or "Kaamatan" festival.
Apart from singing, Kapayan assemblyman Jannie Lasimbang also composed the lyrics for the Kadazan-language song entitled "Sunduvan Kaamatan Aiso Vohit" or Borderless Kaamatan Spirit.
The other singers in the collaboration are Queennera Francine Kitingan, Hosiani Keewon, Fanzi Ruji, Dennis Primus, Jeffson Jeffrin Sipili and Anna Stanislaus. The music is composed by Douglas Henry Monis.
The catchy song produced by Pusakag was released on YouTube yesterday.
Janie said the "borderless" theme was adopted for the Kaamatan celebration this year to reflect the melancholic situation where large gatherings were not allowed due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
She called on listeners to awaken the Kaamatan spirit, not be saddened by the current situation and instead, strengthen their hearts to attain their goals.
"The song gives hope that a borderless Kaamatan spirit exists in the hearts of people, bringing joy through memories and the knowledge that peace and unity exists among Sabah's diverse ethnic groups.
"As reflected in the song, the borderless Kaamatan can be celebrated by all indigenous peoples wherever they are, even in foreign countries," she said in a statement.
Traditionally, the Kaamatan is a time where the bobohizan (priest/priestess) will offer thanksgiving prayers to the Creator for the good padi harvest and pray for another year of bountiful harvest.
Jannie said the indigenous peoples of Sabah all share this tradition to this day.
"Even though many may no longer carry out padi farming, the concept of thanksgiving for the achievements in the past year and the hope for a better year lives on."
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