Royalty At Brunei Shell Ladies Celebration
By Grace Jiu

Bandar Seri Begawan – Her Majesty Raja Isteri Pg Anak Hjh Saleha attended a Brunei Shell Ladies Association celebration at the Indera Kayangan Ballroom, of the Empire Hotel and Country Club yesterday.

The celebration was Brunei Shell Ladies Accociation's 3' anniversarycum- 'Ramah Mesra'. Accompanying Her Majesty were HRH Paduka Seri Pg Anak Isteri Pg Anak Sarah, HRH Pg Anak Isteri Pg Anak Hjh Zariah, HRH Princess Hjh Majeedah Nuurul Bolkiah and HRH Princess Hjh Hafizah Sururul Bolkiah.

A majority of the attendees were from various women's asso-ciations, wives of senior government officials among others.

The celebration had traditional dances, vocal performances such as `Can't Take My Eyes Off You' among others.

There were also rich varieties of fashion showcased which exquisitely blended contemporary concepts with traditional Muslim styles.

The fashions were the work of three local designers with models on the catwalk.

The association led since 2003 by Datin Paduka Hjh Hayati bte POKSDSP Hj Md Salleh, President of the Brunei Shell Ladies Association, included monetary contributions to charity and humanitarian funds here and abroad, motivational seminars aimed at character building of youths, Labi Cleaning Campaign, OGDC Charity Bazaar among many others.

In her keynote address, Datin Paduka Hjh Hayati said that the association has succeeded in capturing the interest of the women's community to showcase their commodities via the association's charity sale, to spur entrepreneurship and business activities among women in the nation, in line with His Majesty, the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan's objective to expand SME activities. She also added that the association was committed to hold talks and seminars relating to women and children issues to provide a platform of forum for discussions, advancement of one's knowledge and professionalism among women and the younger generation.

Her Majesty also launched the Brunei Shell Ladies Association's 3 d Anniversary Exhibition which showcased various posters themed ` Memory Lane' relating to the association's activities and achievements. In addition, exquisite decor of ostrich, emu and chicken eggs produced by members of the association, and fashion accessories and jewellery sported by models during the fashion show were also displayed at the exhibition.

A sumptuous spread of delicacies and sweet treats were served, enhanced by a constant ambience of singing, dances and fashion showcases. Later on Her Majesty and the rest of the royal family were led on a tour of the exhibition. A group photo session with the royal members ensued.

About 200 invitees took part in the regal event, including top members from the nation's women associations, spouses of senior government officials and members of the Brunei Shell Ladies Association. -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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