SABAH is known for its vibrant approach to festival celebrations, food and tradition and this is reflected on Christmas.
In Sabah, Christmas is a celebration of the state’s heritage and culture and it is also a symbol of solidarity and harmony between the various races and religions there.
Gifts are exchanged between people in an effort to emulate of God’s generosity.
But this year, the joy is doubled after the state government declared December 24 another public holiday in addition to Christmas day itself.
Sabah is the state with the second largest population of Christians after Sarawak, with approximately 3.9 million people practising the religion. – December 24, 2019.
Rosalita Fiel (centre), with her granddaughters preparing gifts during Christmas celebrations in Tamparuli, Sabah today. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Irwan Majid, December 24, 2019.A family of Christians and Muslims posing for a family photo at their home in Tamparuli, Sabah today. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Irwan Majid, December 24, 2019.Narul Andau (left), 70, celebrating Christmas with his family in Tamparuli, Sabah today. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Irwan Majid, December 24, 2019.Christmas in Sabah is a reflection of the state’s heritage and culture and is a symbol of solidarity and harmony of the various races and religions there. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Irwan Majid, December 24, 2019.Sabahans buying presents for Christmas celebration in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah today. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Irwan Majid, December 24, 2019.The Sabah government has declared Christmas eve a public holiday in addition to Christmas day itself. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Irwan Majid, December 24, 2019.Double joy for most Sabahan people when the state Government declare December 24 as an additional public holiday. - The Malaysian Insight pic by Irwan Majid, December 24, 2019.Children performing during Christmas celebrations in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Irwan Majid, December 24, 2019.Sabahans exchange gifts on Christmas as a symbol of God’s generosity. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Irwan Majid, December 24, 2019.
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