KOTA KINABALU, Oct 31— Crowds began gathering at Padang Merdeka here as early as 5.30am today, eager to join celebrity Bella Astillah and Muar MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman in celebrating their marriage at a Kenduri Rakyat.
The reception drew more than 20,000 people, turning the field in the heart of the city into a sea of well-wishers celebrating the newlyweds.
Adding colour to the wedding festivities were guests dressed in traditional attire representing various ethnic communities, reflecting Sabah’s rich cultural diversity and harmony.
Among the traditional outfits that caught the eye were those of the Bajau Semporna, Bajau Sama, Kadazan, Dusun Tindal, Dusun Kujau, Murut, Bugis, Bidayuh and Lundayeh communities, each showcasing its distinctive cultural heritage.
