The Last Tantagas - Keeper of The Sacred Text Musical Theater
The Tantagas are female ritual specialists of the Kadazandusun community who serve as spiritual mediums, healers, and custodians of adat. As their numbers decline, The Last Tantagas musical theatre documents and preserves their rituals, chants, and spiritual heritage for future generations in Sabah.
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ABOUT THE PRODUCTION
The Last Tantagas - Keeper of the Sacred Text is a musical theater production that documents and artistically re-imagines the spiritual legacy of the Tantagas, female ritual specialists of the Kadazandusun community. Through theater, music, ritual chants (inait/rinait), choreography, and visual design, the production reflects on cultural transmission, spiritual authority, and the urgent risk of cultural loss as the number of practicing Tantagas continues to decline. The work is both a tribute and a living archive, presented respectfully for contemporary audiences while maintaining cultural integrity.
DATES & TIMES
- 23rd January 2026 (08:00PM to 10:00PM)
- 24th January 2026 (08:00PM to 10:00PM)
- 25th January 2026 (03:00PM to 05:00PM)
VENUE
Auditorium, JKKN Complex, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
CONTENT NOTICE
This performance includes ritual symbolism, chanting, and spiritual themes rooted in indigenous belief systems. Audience members are advised to observe with respect.
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Created: 11 Jan 2026, 10:42PM
Updated: 19 Jan 2026, 3:03PM