{"id":2268,"date":"2023-06-17T13:59:56","date_gmt":"2023-06-17T13:59:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/holidaysabah.com\/2023\/06\/17\/golden-halo-phenomenon-on-mt-kinabalu-attributed-to-sunlight-refraction\/"},"modified":"2023-06-17T13:59:56","modified_gmt":"2023-06-17T13:59:56","slug":"golden-halo-phenomenon-on-mt-kinabalu-attributed-to-sunlight-refraction","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/holidaysabah.com\/?p=2268","title":{"rendered":"Golden Halo phenomenon on Mt Kinabalu attributed to sunlight refraction"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-id=\"2265\" src=\"https:\/\/holidaysabah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/FB_IMG_1687009844723-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2265\" srcset=\"https:\/\/holidaysabah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/FB_IMG_1687009844723-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/holidaysabah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/FB_IMG_1687009844723-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/holidaysabah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/FB_IMG_1687009844723-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/holidaysabah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/FB_IMG_1687009844723.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Sabah Parks has clarified that the mesmerizing &#8216;golden halo&#8217; phenomenon observed on Mount Kinabalu was a result of sunlight refraction, resembling the traditional headgear called &#8216;sigah&#8217; or &#8216;sigar&#8217; worn by the ethnic Dusun community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The park authorities addressed this on their official Facebook page on June 15, dismissing speculations about photo manipulation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The captivating image, initially shared by Daverond Gurading on June 13, quickly gained traction on social media, amassing over 1,000 likes and nearly 500 shares.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"537\" data-id=\"2266\" src=\"https:\/\/holidaysabah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/FB_IMG_1687009854042-1024x537.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2266\" srcset=\"https:\/\/holidaysabah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/FB_IMG_1687009854042-1024x537.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/holidaysabah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/FB_IMG_1687009854042-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/holidaysabah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/FB_IMG_1687009854042-768x402.jpg 768w, https:\/\/holidaysabah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/FB_IMG_1687009854042.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Daverond Gurading, a 23-year-old guide from Kota Belud, affirmed the genuine nature of the occurrence and provided evidence in the form of a video.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He captured the photograph from the summit of Low&#8217;s Peak around 6am, during which approximately 100 climbers were present.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The &#8216;golden halo&#8217; phenomenon, attributed to sunlight refraction, has captured the attention of nature enthusiasts and the public alike, showcasing the breathtaking beauty of Mount Kinabalu&#8217;s surroundings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All photos courtesy of Daverond Gurading&#8217;s Facebook page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sabah Parks has clarified that the mesmerizing &#8216;golden halo&#8217; phenomenon observed on Mount Kinabalu was a result of sunlight refraction, resembling the traditional headgear called &#8216;sigah&#8217; or &#8216;sigar&#8217; worn by the ethnic Dusun community. 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