Out with the old, and in with the new in Sabah

Cool beginnings: Many Sabahans start the new year with a river bath to wash away bad luck.

KOTA KINABALU: Sabahans have their unique traditions and gatherings to mark the New Year, with events such as river bathing, mandi bunga (flower baths) and barbecues.

Sunita Rahman and her 11 siblings, parents and in-laws from interior Paitan decided to hold the buang sial (cleansing of bad luck) river bathing session early, due to the prevailing bad weather.