Chap Goh Mei, also known as the Chinese Valentines Day, takes place on the 15th day after Chinese New Year and is an event of note on the calendar of festivals.

In conjunction with Kota Kinabalu’s 8th anniversary as a city and continuing the celebrations, the annual city run is expected to attract some 10,000 eager participants. Attractive prizes and lucky draws is the highlight of the event.

Sabah and the people of Kota Kinabalu joins the world in celebration of the Chinese New Year.

Watch skill and stamina as various groups pit their might against each other in this colourful lion dance competition and celebration to usher in the Chinese New Year.

Kota Kinabalu turns 8 this year and year-on-year the party gets bigger and bigger. Prepare yourself for the party of the year as Kota Kinabalu’s people get together to celebrate 8 years of city status.