KadazanDusun in Australia - KDA

KadazanDusun in Australia - KDA “Culture is the arts elevated to a set of beliefs” by Thomas Wolfe.

"Together, we preserve cultural traditions, ensuring that the rich heritage and customs of our communities continue to thrive and inspire future generations."

19/05/2025

• PECAHAN ETNIK KADAZANDUSUN •

Suku KadazanDusun yang berada di Sabah telah terbagi kepada 27 sub-Suku/etnik,dimana setiap Sub Suku mewakili satu daerah mahupun adat tertentu di sesebuah kawasan.

Di bawah ini adalah pecahan oleh Suku kaum KadazanDusun ;

1. Dusun Bundu - mendiami Tamparuli, Tuaran,RanauKeningau, Daerah Kecil Sook, Tambunan, Kota Belud,Penampang.

2. Dusun Liwan - Ranau, Tambunan, Keningau, Daerah Kecil Sook, Tuaran, Kota Belud, dan Tamparuli

3. Dusun Tindal - Kota Belud, dan Kota Marudu

4. Dusun Tobilung - Kota Belud, Kota Marudu, Kudat dan ada sebahagian yang berpindah dan berkahwin campur di daerah Inanam.

5. Dusun Lotud - Tuaran, dan Tampasuk Kota Belud

6. Dusun Kuijou - Bingkor di daerah Keningau

7. Dusun Talantang - Kg.Mindohuon Lama,Kg.Ponulangan, Kg.Tubau, Kg.Pudau, Kg.Kodop,Kg.Piasau, Kg.Nimabali, dan Kawiyan di daerah Ranau,Kg. Bunga Raya Keningau, Sugut dan Kota Marudu(Ranau, Keningau, Sugut dan Kota Marudu)

8. Momogun Rungus - Kudat, pitas

9. Kadazan Labuk - Beluran dan telupid

10. Kadazan / Tangaa - Penampang, papar, Membakut

11. Dusun Mukin Kaingaran di daerah Ranau dan Kota Marudu

12. Dusun Kimaragang - Kota Marudu dan Pitas

13. Dusun Minokok - Kinabatangan, telupid, tongod,Sook,keningau

14. Dusun Sonsogon » daerah Pedalaman Kota Marudu dan beberapa area lain(berkahwin campur dengan etnik dusun lain).

15. Dusun Dumpas - kinabatangan,sugut dan sandakan

16. Dusun Sukang - tongod,dan kinabatangan

17. Dusun mangkaak - kuamut, keramuak

18. Dusun Sungai - bukit garam, keramuak

19. Dusun malapi - tongod

20. Dusun tindakon - balat kawasan hilir kinabatangan

21. Dusun Tompulung - tongod

22. Dusun sogoliton - telupid

23. Dusun Paitan » Paitan

24. Dusun tilau-ilau - tongod n beluran

25. Dusun Garo - Kota Marudu

26. Dusun Tinagas - Kundasang dan Ranau ( terdapat maklumat bahawa suku ini adalah pecahan dari suku Dusun Liwan)

27. Dusun Tagahas - Boleh di dapati di Daerah Tambunan.

Terdapat juga Suku yang dimana Bahasa-nya lebih mirip kepada bahasa murut tetapi Etnik ini juga mengKlaim suku. mereka dalam etnik Dusun iaitu;

28). Dusun Gana - apin-apin,dan Bingkor keningau

29). Dusun tatana - Kuala Penyu.

Di samping senarai di atas masih terdapat sub-etnik Dusun yang masih tinggal 'menyebar' di daerah Sabah diantaranya,

• Dusun Pahu

• Dusun Magahak

• Dusun Tangara

• Dusun Tambanuo

• Dusun Bonggi - Kudat

• Dusun Topokan - terdapat sumber yang mengatakan bahawa Etnik Dusun topokan adalah 'pecahan' dari Suku Kaum Dusun Lotud.

Senarai suku KadazanDusun di atas adalah mempunyai struktur bahasa dan tatabahasa yang boleh difahami oleh semua rumpun etnik Dusun,walaupun ianya terdapat perbezaan namun bahasa seharian yang di pergunakan tidak lari dari segi struktur(asas) bahasa ibunda mereka iaitu bahasa Dusun.

Ada pendapat yang menyatakan bahawa adanya 'Perkahwinan Campur' antara satu etnik Dusun dengan Etnik Dusun yang lain yang 'Melahirkan' satu Etnik Dusun yang Baru,
Sehingga mengakibatkan kekeliruan di kalangan bangsa Dusun itu sendiri,Walau Bagaimana pun perpaduan dan persatuan perlu di galang lebih kukuh agar Bangsa KadazanDusun tidak tenggelam oleh Bangsa lain,dan menjadi Warganegara Kelas 'Pertama' dan Bukan hanya jadi pemerhati,dan menagih simpati di bumi sendiri.

'...Bersama memartabatkan Budaya serta tradisi Bangsa Borneo.."

17/05/2025
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Harmony Day Multicultural Festival 2025 – Celebrating Unity in Diversity

On the 5th of April 2025, the vibrant spirit of multiculturalism came alive at the Harmony Day Multicultural Festival held at Springvale City Hall. The mornings was a dazzling celebration of cultural heritage, community, and unity, showcasing the rich diversity that makes Australia so unique.

Among the many cultural groups that participated, several proud Sabahan Sarawakian Malaysian community associations made a strong and colorful presence. These included:
• Sabah Cultural Association Inc. (SCAI)
• KadazanDusun in Australia (KDA)
• Persatuan Murut Australia (PMA)
• Rungus Australia Association Incorporated (RA)
• The Sarawak Heritage Association Incorporated Melbourne Australia
• Peranakan Melbourne – PAA Melb

Together, they represented the dynamic and diverse culture, sharing traditional music, dance & costumes, much to the delight of festivalgoers.

The Harmony Day Multicultural Festival was a testament to Australia’s inclusive spirit, where cultures from all over the world come together to share, celebrate, and connect. Here’s to more celebrations of unity and cultural pride in the years to come!

Credit photos: Deddy Rumiyu & gnosgnomus

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Sumazau
One of the most iconic dances of Borneo, particularly in Sabah! The Sumazau is a traditional dance of the Kadazandusun people, who often perform it during celebrations and religious ceremonies as a way of honouring the spirits. As you might imagine, it is a staple of Kaamatan (Harvest Festival), during which the Kadazandusun display their gratitude for the bountiful harvest of paddy.

The dance is often played to the accompaniment of gongs and a drum, though the rhythm varies by region. It features slow and gentle movements, including the rhythmic swaying of arms, as if artfully imitating birds in flight. According to legend, the dance was inspired by eagles’ flying patterns, witnessed by farmers who were resting in their fields.

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