Huguan Siou,
YB Datuk Seri Panglima Joseph Pairin Datuk Kitingan, JP
The 25th Anniversary of Huguan Siou's Installation was celebrated recently at the Hongkod Koisaan KDCA Building. YB Datuk Seri Panglima Joseph Pairin Kitingan was installed as the 2nd Huguan Siou on the 1st July 1984 after the late Dato Donald Stephens (later known as Tun Fuad Stephens), the 1st modern day Huguan Siou of the Kadazans.
The award of this legendary title of Brave Warrior or 'Huguan Siou' is a noble recognition of the character and leadership qualitied of the person so conferred. Nowadays, the term Huguan Siou is known as 'Paramount Leader' and the word "warrior' is no longer used. In the olden days, the Huguan Siou was chosen from the 'warriors' of the tribe, those responsible to assist the village chief in the protection and security of the community. Among the warriors, there would always be one who was braver and therefore leader of the pack and known as 'Huguan Siou'.
(Sources: Adapted from various Publications, KDCA Souvenir Books)
Congratulations to our Huguan Siou and may I record our gratitude and how proud and thankful we are to have a leadership in you. We pray to the Almighty to continue to give you strength, courage, wisdom, good health and happiness. And we look forward to celebrate your Golden Anniversary Installation...
Pics: Courtesy of Nikko San
