After the Eucharistic celebration on a Sunday, the villagers of Kipouvo in Donggongon town, Penampang district in Sabah, Malaysia, gathered under a covered area outside the church for a communal lunch.
Despite the threat of rain, the shared meal symbolized their unity, reflecting the Indigenous community’s deep-rooted traditions.
The lunch was more than just a meal; it was a gathering where the elderly exchanged thoughts, the youth bonded, and children played.
“Here, every household is a host, everyone has a place at the table, and all food is shared. We pray together, eat as a community, and discuss issues collectively,”Anne Lasimbang, an Indigenous Kadazandusun woman leader.
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