Philippine Special Students Delegation In Town
By RDN

Bandar Seri Begawan - A group of eight visually-impaired students of the Philippines National School for the Blind, who will be performing in a charity event to mark World Disability Day this weekend, has arrived in the country.

An official from the Philippines Embassy and a member of the Brunei Darussalam Association of the Blind were at the airport to welcome these special students, aged between 13 and 25, and their principal Fortaleza Mtresvalles.

Also accompanying these talented special students were their special education teachers, Cornzon B Salvador, Gloria G Jamandra and Rosalie R Condes.

"This will be the first time the group is performing abroad. It is hoped that their participation in the event will create awareness for local organisations to see what other special schools outside Brunei Darussalam are doing."

At the gala night at the International Convention Centre in Berakas this weekend, the special students will be performing several folk dances, which include the Philippines folk dance `Tinikling', 'Sayaw Sa Bangko' and `Maglalatik', as well as instrumental and vocal solo renditions.

There will also be exciting performances by local artists as well as special performances from the Brunei Darussalam's very own special needs communities.

Individual tickets and table-bookings for the gala night concert are still available. For further enquiries, contact Norali at 8891591, Elyas (8126767)_ or Hjh Hasnah (8682525).

The air tickets for the special students were sponsored by Royal Brunei Airlines. -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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