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.

During February grab the chance to savor durian, tarap, rabutan and other local fruits along with traditional food from the diverse ethnic groups of sabah, every Tuesday and Thursday at the Monospiad Village, just outside of Kota Kinabalu.

Each year a memorial service is held to remember those who gave their lives during the Second World War skirmishes fought on Borneo.