Bella, Syed Saddiq arrive at Padang Merdeka as Kenduri Rakyat crowd swells past 20,000

KOTA KINABALU, Oct 31— Crowds began gathering at Padang Merdeka here as early as 5.30am today, eager to join celebrity Bella Astillah and Muar MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman in celebrating their marriage at a Kenduri Rakyat.

The reception drew more than 20,000 people, turning the field in the heart of the city into a sea of well-wishers celebrating the newlyweds.

Adding colour to the wedding festivities were guests dressed in traditional attire representing various ethnic communities, reflecting Sabah’s rich cultural diversity and harmony.

Among the traditional outfits that caught the eye were those of the Bajau Semporna, Bajau Sama, Kadazan, Dusun Tindal, Dusun Kujau, Murut, Bugis, Bidayuh and Lundayeh communities, each showcasing its distinctive cultural heritage.

The vibrant colours, intricate patterns and distinctive designs added to the festive atmosphere, turning Padang Merdeka into a colourful showcase of Sabah’s cultural heritage.

For guest Cynthia D Baga, the Kenduri Rakyat was special not only because of the large turnout but also because it provided an opportunity to showcase Sabah’s rich cultural heritage through traditional attire.

“This is what makes Sabah unique,” she told Bernama.

Another guest, Esther Glorie Leow, described the wedding reception as a special occasion that brought together people of all ages and backgrounds to celebrate the newlyweds.

“It’s really wonderful to see so many people coming together to celebrate this special occasion. What makes it even more meaningful is seeing everyone proudly wearing their traditional costumes, showcasing the beautiful diversity of cultures we have here in Sabah,” she said.

Bella and Syed Saddiq arrived at Padang Merdeka at about 1pm.

Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Sabah and Sarawak) Datuk Mustapha Sakmud was also among those who attended the wedding reception. — Bernama

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哥打京那巴鲁，10 月 31 日——今天早上 5 点 30 分，人群开始聚集在巴东独立广场，渴望与名人贝拉·阿斯提拉 (Bella Astillah) 和麻坡国会议员赛沙迪·赛义德·阿都拉曼 (Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman) 一起在 Kenduri Rakyat 庆祝他们的婚礼。

招待会吸引了超过 2 万人参加，将市中心的这片场地变成了一片祝福者的海洋，大家都在为这对新人庆祝。

婚礼庆典上，宾客们身着代表各个民族的传统服饰，为庆典增添了色彩，也体现了沙巴丰富的文化多样性和和谐氛围。

引人注目的传统服装包括巴瑶仙本那 (Bajau Semporna)、巴瑶萨玛 (Bajau Sama)、卡达山 (Kadazan)、杜顺丁达尔 (Dusun Tindal)、杜顺库焦 (Dusun Kujau)、穆律 (Murut)、布吉斯 (Bugis)、比达友 (Bidayuh) 和伦达耶 (Lundayeh) 社区的传统服装，每个社区都展示了其独特的文化遗产。

鲜艳的色彩、错综复杂的图案和独特的设计增添了节日气氛，使独立广场成为沙巴文化遗产的绚丽展示。

对于嘉宾 Cynthia D Baga 来说，Kenduri Rakyat 的特别之处不仅在于参与人数众多，还在于它提供了一个通过传统服饰展示沙巴丰富文化遗产的机会。

“这就是沙巴的独特之处，”她告诉马新社。

另一位宾客埃丝特·格洛丽·利奥 (Esther Glorie Leow) 将婚礼招待会描述为一个特殊的场合，它将各个年龄段和背景的人们聚集在一起，共同庆祝这对新人的结合。

“看到这么多人齐聚一堂庆祝这个特殊的日子，真是太好了。更令人感动的是，每个人都自豪地穿着自己的传统服饰，展现了沙巴丰富多彩的文化，”她说。

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首相署部长（沙巴和砂拉越）拿督慕斯塔法·萨克穆德也出席了婚宴。——马新社

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