Aussies and Kiwis attend Bario Asal anniversary

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Posted on June 27, 2013, Thursday

GOLDEN JUBILEE: Kijan (standing fitfh right) with some of the guests at the anniversary celebration.

MIRI: Nearly 100 Australians and New Zealanders attended the 50th anniversary of Bario Asal Kelabit longhouse in the highlands of Bario recently.

Councillor Kijan Toynbee, a political secretary to the chief minister, said guests enjoyed the beautiful scenery of the Kelapang River and the green pasture of the highlands.

“Guest were amazed by the beautiful countryside with friendly people,” she said yesterday.

“It was a memorable time for the Kelabits of Bario Asal as they celebrated their 50th anniversary with guests from Australia and New Zealand.”

She said they also had the opportunity to taste the local delicacies including rice wrapped in leaves.

The foreign guests also took part in a church service as well as cultural night, where Kelabit dances were performed.