Salaam, valued readers.
There is no doubt that the
celebration of Harvest Festival is a celebration that is often eagerly awaited
each year, especially for Sabahan. And, of course, the most anticipated event
is Unduk Ngadau Kaamatan (traditional beauty pageant). This event will be less
lively without the presence of "non-professional jury." This sounds
cynical, but this is the reality. Here are some of the verses that will
normally be echoed here and there, much less something like these:
“Punya cantik tu sumandak. Bulih tahan oh!”
“Ini kalilah saya punya kuda. Kihoyy!”
“Mana cantik tu. Bida juga tu kalau inda da mekap.”
“Astaga, paitungnya!”
“Arahi oku ti sumandak.”
…and the list goes on. Oh,
dear!
