Kampong Papaga is a beautiful and quiet kampong (village) lies 40 kms south of Kota Kinabalu. Kampong Papaga is an ideal location to experience the rich culture and lifestyle of the Kadazandusun. Kadazandusun is the largest ethnic group of Borneo. There is a homestay programme called the Koposizon Homestay managed by the local Kadazandusun community there. I had the opportunity of taking a group of young Japanese Junior high school students to visit this Kampong. They spent almost a day having a good time in exchanging ideas and culture with the local children. They were so amazed at their lifestyle and the warm hospitality of the community.
Plenty of "green" in the kampong
Walking across the Papar river on this hanging bridge at Kampong Papaga was a challenge and new experience.
A very warm welcome by the Kampong Papaga folks and children
The Kadazandusun children dressed in their best traditional costume for the occasion
Welcome refreshment from the Kampong
Kampong delicacies - Pisang Goreng ( fried banana)
It was the first time for the Japanese children to see coconut trees (live)
The cultural show "SUMAZAU" traditional dance of the Kadazandusun.
"The "band" with their traditional musical instrutments
More music from the children
Dance on!
Everybody SUMAZAU
Time to say good bye " SAYONARA" !!!
A very warm welcome by the Kampong Papaga folks and children
The Kadazandusun children dressed in their best traditional costume for the occasion
Welcome refreshment from the Kampong
Kampong delicacies - Pisang Goreng ( fried banana) After the refreshment, William, the host showed the visitors the tapping and collecting of latex from a rubber tree.
It was the first time for the Japanese children to see coconut trees (live)
The cultural show "SUMAZAU" traditional dance of the Kadazandusun.
"The "band" with their traditional musical instrutments
More music from the children
Dance on!
Everybody SUMAZAU
Time to say good bye " SAYONARA" !!! 
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