Belait Veterans Participate In Classical Singing Competition
By Liza Mohd

Kuala Belait - Awg Hj Mossabli and Dyg Rosidah Gapor yesterday emerged as winners in the duet category of Tan Sri P.Ramlee and Saloma Malay Classical Song Competition held at Tudong Saji, Kuala Belait in conjunction with His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam's 59th birthday celebration in the Belait District.

Meanwhile, the first prize in for the male category went to Awg Ali Rahman while the winner in the female category was Dyg Latifah bte Morni.

The competition which was divided into three categories, male and female solo as well as duet, was open to veterans aged over 40 years for men and over 38 years for women.

Ten male and female singers and eight couples had the opportunity to present their talents in singing and impersonating the Malay legendary singers Tan Sri P. Ramlee and Saloma.

Participants were judged based on their vocal, presentation, attire and impersonation and appearance to the legendary singers.

On hand to present the prizes and attending as the guest of honour was Mr Chai Yum Fatt, who is also the sponsor and second chairman of the organising committee of the event.

The competition was organised for the third time by MPK Sungai TerabanArts and Cultural Body and PESTA.

Apart from celebrating the monarch's birthday, the event was also aimed at establishing closer ties between the organising committees and participants. -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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