Melanaus highlight religious harmony with Christmas gifts

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Anis (sixth left) hands over the Christmas gifts to one of the recipients as others look on in joy.

SIBU: Members of the Melanau Association here share the joy of celebrating Christmas together despite their diverse religious beliefs by giving Christmas gifts to Christian members yesterday.

Association chairman Anis Ili presented the gifts to 10 members who will be celebrating Christmas next Tuesday.

“As Melanau, we never forget to share the joy of this special occasion together with our members who will be celebrating Christmas soon.

“This is the joy of unity that we all share together here in Sarawak,” he said before handing over the Christmas gifts to the receiving members.

“It shows our respect for each other despite the differences that we have. We want our younger and future generations to carry on this wonderful spirit of unity among all races and religions,” he pointed out.

The programme was organised by the welfare section of the Melanau Association Sibu.

Also present was its chairperson Hajijah Bohari.