Kadazan people

Kadazan
A Kadazan man and woman in traditional costume during Kaamatan celebration
Regions with significant populations
 Malaysia
(Sabah, Labuan)
Languages
Kadazan, Sabah Malay, Standard Malay, English
Religion
Christianity (majority), Islam, Momolianism
Related ethnic groups
Kadazan-Dusun, Sino-Kadazan, Dusun, Austronesian peoples

The Kadazans are an ethnic group indigenous to the state of Sabah in Malaysia. They are found mainly in Penampang on the west coast of Sabah, the surrounding locales, and various locations in the interior.

As a result of integration in culture and language, as well as for political initiatives, the new term "Kadazan-Dusun" was created to combine the two "Kadazan" and "Dusun" groups. Together, they are the largest ethnic group in Sabah. Kadazan-Dusun has been recognised as an indigenous nation of Borneo with documented heritage by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) since 2004.[1]

  1. ^ Language: Kadazandusun, Malaysia. Discovery Channel. 2004. Retrieved 16 March 2022 – via UNESCO.