A two-day festival bringing festive cheer to Kota Kinabalu this coming holiday season!  Join in on the fun with live music and performances, workshops and games, and family-friendly activities for people of all ages.

About Cahaya in the City: Light In The City (LITC) has long been a beacon of unity, community spirit, and cultural pride in Sabah. Each year, we bring together Sabahan musicians, artists, and families to celebrate our heritage and create unforgettable memories. 

For Cahaya in the City, we are hosting our first edition of “Winter Sulap”, an enchanting festival designed to bring families and friends together in celebration. Set against the backdrop of a Christmas carnival, attendees will have the opportunity to explore a diverse array of local vendors offering unique hand-crafted products, family-friendly games and workshops, live music with bands and choirs, and other performances.

Programme Schedule:

16th December 2023
10:00 A.M.
Guest Arrival & Registration
10:30 A.M.
Opening Ceremony & Event Overview
11:00 A.M.
Christmas Markets & Workshops
2:00 P.M.
Family Game Extravaganza by SOF Studios
4:15 P.M.
Kota Kinabalu Music Society Children Choir
5:15 P.M.
Sunset Yoga by SOF Studios
7:30 P.M.
True Echo Acapella Performance
8:00 P.M.
Ballet by Nora Performance 

8:20 P.M.
Kian Kok Middle School Concert Band

9:00 P.M.
Lucky draw

17th December 2023
10:00 A.M.
Christmas Markets & Workshops
1:00 P.M.
Simultaneous Chess with Sabah Chess Association
Singing Contest & Workshops
3:00 P.M
Ultimate Frisbee Event
7:00 P.M.
Saxophone Solo by Zara
7:30 P.M.
Caroling by Sacred Heart Choir
8:10 P.M.
Roger & Sarah Wang Duet Performance
8:35 P.M.
Sabah Traditional Instruments Re-imagined
9:00 P.M.
Sabah Institute of Art Band Performance
9:30PM
Lucky draw

Our Commitment to the Community: LITC has always been dedicated to giving back to the Sabahan community. Each year, we raise funds and awareness for local NGOs. This year, we are proud to support Cahaya Society, a pro-advocacy and community organisation that shares our values of unity, education, and community empowerment based in Sandakan, Sabah. Part of the ticket proceeds will be donated to Cahaya Society to further support their initiative to address the rights to education for all children.

1. This ticket admits 1 person and is to be presented at the entrance.
2. Tickets sold are not refundable or transferrable.
3. We reserve the right to charge a fee for lost ticket replacement.
4. No outside food, drinks or alcohol.
5. Tickets are not to be duplicated for the purpose of falsifying entries.
6. Our liability shall be limited to your paid event fees. The event organisers are not responsible for any loss or damage to personal belongings.