Ibans In Temburong Thrill King Carl, Queen Silvia

Temburong – His Majesty King Carl XVI Gustaf and Her Majesty Queen Silvia visited Brunei’s remote Temburong District yesterday.

Her Royal Highness Princess Hajah Masna accompanied their Majesties

On arrival, at the Temburong jetty, Their Majesties the King and Queen of Sweden were greeted by the Special Advisor to His Majesty at the Prime Minister's office and Minister of Home Affairs, Pehin Dato Awang Haji Isa.

Also present were the Deputy Minister of Home Affairs, Dato Haji Adanan, the Permanent Secretaries at the Ministry of Home Affairs and the Temburong District Officer.

Their Majesties the King and Queen of Sweden first visited the Kampong Sumbiling

Long house which is situated about 16 kilometres from Bangar Town.

Awang Igat Anak Tarang, the Head of the longhouse, welcomed their Majesties.

Their Majesties showed their keen interest in the cultural welcoming dance the

‘Ngajat’ performed by the Iban folks of the longhouse.

The Swedish royal visitors consented to receive a souvenir from the District Officer and the head of the Sumbiling Baru longhouse.

Their Majesties then took a closer look at a display of Iban traditional clothing and accessories, as well as local handicraft products such as baskets and mats, put up by the Iban community.

Before leaving, the Swedish King and Queen met with the residents of the longhouse and discussed local life

Their Majesties then left the longhouse for a visit to the Outward Bound School at Batang Duri and then to the National Park in Kuala Belalong. -- Courtesy of Radio Television Brunei 

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