The joy of Christmas together


Festive feasting: Umie (second from right) with her family and relatives ready for Christmas.

SIBU: When it comes to Christmas, the Kenyah community in Sungai Asap, Belaga celebrates it in a big way, with the festivities lasting up to a week.

The 1,600 residents from 15 longhouses are a close-knit community that also spends that time visiting each other’s open house and taking part in a host of activities.

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