MIRI: Some 40,000 people took part in the eighth edition of the Miri Christmas Parade on Saturday night — the largest so far since the parade was introduced in 2008.

Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Adenan Satem officiated at the annual event, which was coordinated by the Roman Catholic church with the cooperation of 15 other Christian denominations and the Miri City Council (MCC).

In keeping with its main objective of gathering local Christians to celebrate Christmas, the event consisted of a colourful parade around the city and a variety concert held at Miri City Fan.

Besides dressing in colourful attire, members of the various churches were also seen holding up banners and balloons glorifying God in line with the theme of the annual parade — ‘Jesus, The Light of the World’.

Performances and gospel songs sung by the participating churches and also guest band Sada Borneo (one of the semi-finalists of AXN hit reality show ‘Asia’s Got Talent’) were part of the night’s festivities.

MIRI: Some 40,000 people are expected to converge at the City Fan here this evening (Dec 5) for the annual Miri City Christmas Parade.

Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Adenan Satem is expected to officiate at the function to take the lead in promoting racial harmony.

This year’s celebration themed ‘Jesus the Light of the World’ is coordinated by the Roman Catholic Church while the co-organisers are from 16 other Christian denominations who will not only take part in the parade but also perform at the City Fan.

“The audience can expect an exhilarating show including a performance by Sarawak’s very own youth band, Sada Borneo – one of the semi-finalists of AXN’s hit reality show, ‘Asia’s Got Talent’.

“The Christian groups here are looking forward to continued support from our chief minister and leaders in enhancing religious harmony,” a spokesman told The Borneo Post yesterday.

Meanwhile, road users are reminded that several roads will be closed tomorrow for the Miri Christmas Parade.

KUCHING: This year’s Christmas Parade, organised  by the Kuching Methodist Church was  held here last night.

The parade saw participants walking a 4km route from Jubilee Ground , passing through Jalan Padungan, Jalan Tun Abdul Rahim (Waterfront), Lebuh Temple (Harbour View Hotel), Lebuh Wayang (Medan Pelita/Star Cineplex), Jalan Tabuan (Ting & Ting Supermarket/Borneo Hotel), Jalan Ban Hock (Grand Continental Hotel/MBKS flats) and back to the Jubilee Ground.

Some 8,000 participants from the Methodist Church, Roman Catholic Church, Anglican Church, Baptist Church, Sidang Injil Borneo, Seventh Day Adventist, Salvation Army and Churches of Kuching Ministers’ Fellowship took part in the annual event.

The parade aimed to spread the message of peace and love to celebrate the true meaning of Christmas with the people of Kuching.

This year’s theme is ‘Jesus is Our Hope’.
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Praise and Worship were held at the Jubilee Ground before the parade began where gifts were also distributed to the public.

The churches from Kuching Ministers’ Fellowships include The Blessed Church, Good News Fellowship, Grace Assembly Church, 611 Kuching, Calvary Family Church, City Harvest Fellowship, Trinity Community Church, Hope Church Kuching, Latter Rain Church, Amazing Grace Church and Summer City Church.