Local SSEAYP participants undergo orientation week
By Hussin HJ

An orientation programme for the 28 selected participants of the upcoming 32nd Ship for Southeast Asian Youth Programme 2005 (SSEAYP 2005) is currently being held at the Youth Centre in the capital.

The primary aim of the five-day programme running from 21st until 25th August is to build up team spirit and unity among the participating youths before their trip. During their stay at the Youth Centre, the youths are also attending several talks on related subjects conducted by several government agencies as well as undergoing physical activities and leadership training prior to their departure scheduled in November this year.

Sponsored by the Japanese Government and supported by the Asean member countries, SSEAYP is an annual programme aimed at fostering friendship and greater understanding among youths from Japan and Asean. Brunei has been taking part in the programme for 21 years, joining as an observer in 1984 and obtaining full participation the following year.

The in-voyage programme meanwhile includes discussions on social and youth matters, cultural introductions, sports, recreation and club activities.

Activities at each port-of-call include interactions with the local youths, courtesy calls on dignitaries and institutional visits as well as community service and home-stay experience.

Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin