Sabah Day honours historic fights for freedom

Homeland pride: Alfred, Anathasia and their son flying the Sabah flag and Jalur Gemilang during the Sabah Day celebrations in Kota Kinabalu; and (below) Kadazan Dusun Cultural Association members parading at the celebrations.

KOTA KINABALU: “Saya ini original Sabahan ... Mantad kampung nuntunan apin-apin”. It means “I am an original Sabahan from Kampung Nuntunan Apin-Apin” and is part of the many local songs belted in the Sabah Day celebrations.

Held at Padang Merdeka here on the night of Aug 31, thousands thronged to witness the state-­level celebration.