BY IRWIN ANGIKI

Persons with disability living in Sikaiana received a rare treat this Christmas as the community celebrated them with gifts and presents.

When the community on Sikaiana gathered to mark Christmas, one of the highlight parts of the programme was to present gifts to community members who were with disability.

Speaking to Island Sun this week, spokesperson for the disability committee chief Don Teui said they have five members of their community who are with disability.

And, with this round of festivities the committee wanted to make something new and special, which was to celebrate their community members with disability along with the rest of the community.

So, the committee bought gifts and packed them in gift bags.

The committee also prepared gift bags for the old people on Sikaiana, and together they made 14 gift bags. Others were also made for the children.

The occasion was staged under a Christmas tree beside the church in the village.

Chief Don said this initiative was praised by everyone, and the committee would like to continue the practice every Christmas onwards.