KOTA KINABALU: As the people of Sabah usher in the month-long harvest festival, a short film has been released to highlight unity and tradition in fostering community harmony.

This year, Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) presents Linundus Do Koubasanan (Seindah Tradisi), co-directed by Bebbra Mailin and Rewan Ishak.

Set in the picturesque Kampung Kiau, a village in the valley of Mount Kinabalu, the film showcases the area's unique landscape.

The 4-minute and 55-second film follows the story of Fridden, a young boy tasked by his father to help with preparations leading up to the Kaamatan festival.

The narrative delves deep into themes of cultural heritage, unity, and the timeless values of sacrifice and hard work.

It features the local Dusun dialect, practices and traditions, as well as sharing the joy of celebrating Kaamatan.

Petronas Group Strategic Communications senior general manager Siti Azlina Abdul Latif said the film emphasises the importance of preserving cultural heritage from generation to generation.

"Through this film, we also want to highlight the crucial role of unity and tradition in maintaining harmony within the community," she said.

Present at the unveiling of the film was Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Seri Dr Jeffrey Kitingan.

Linundus Do Koubasanan can be viewed on Petronas' official YouTube and Facebook channels.

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