Multiracial 2,000-singer gathering in Kuching sets Christmas carol record


KUCHING: A multiracial gathering of over 2,000 singers at Padang Merdeka here has been recognised as the country's largest Christmas carol gathering in the Malaysia Book of Records (MBOR).

Some 2,479 participants from the Association of Churches in Sarawak (ACS), cultural associations and other religious organisations gathered to sing "O Holy Night", "Feliz Navidad" and "We Wish You a Merry Christmas" to set the record, surpassing the initial target of 1,500 carollers.

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