2. the couple on wedding day Display of an array of traditional
dowry requirements
3. CUSTOME
• Kadazan costume are simple and dignified in comparison with other
ethnic groups.
• The men’s jacket and trousers bear some Chinese influence. There
are three different styles of blouses for the women;-
a) One is a blouse with short sleeves worn by
young ladies.
b) Another is a blouse with ¾ sleeves worn by
middle-aged ladies for daily or casual use.
c) The third one is worn by elderly women and
female ritual specialists/priestesses during
ceremonies.
• Basic material: Black commercial fabric: silk or velvet for
ceremonial occasions, cotton (vernacular tuit) for daily wear.
4. Custome of women Costume of Men
• Sinuangga' • Gaung
• Sinompukung • Souva
• Kihongon • Kaking or toogot
• Simis • Siga
• Tapi’ • Tupi' sinikat
6. Wedding Ritual
• “ Merisik”
• Engagement
• Wedding at bride house
• Wedding at groom house
7. The characteristics of Sumazau dance is slow rhythmic movements liken
the birds flying. Kadazandusun people usually perform Sumazau during
ritual, wedding ceremony and social occasions. The grass-like stuff wore by
male dancers is made of palm leaves, which can chase away the evil spirit.
The Kadazan ladies are wearing the selendang (sashes, usually in red
color).
