Kadazan people
A Kadazan man and a Kadazan 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 Kadazan are an ethnic group indigenous to the state of Sabah in Malaysia. They are found mainly in Penampang and Papar on the west coast of Sabah, the surrounding areas, 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 Kadazan and Dusun as one group. Together, they are the largest ethnic group in Sabah. The Kadazan-Dusun have been recognised as an indigenous nation of Borneo with documented heritage by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) since 2004.