Special N-Day Programme For Youth
By Khairunnisa Ibrahim

Bandar Seri Begawan -Youth from all four districts will be participating in various activities under a special programme in conjunction with the 23rd National Day later this month:

The Belia Cinta Tanah Air 2007, organised by the Culture, Youth and Sports Department is aimed at instilling and enhancing patriotic values among the youths.

This is done by encouraging youths to participate in community, religious, leadership and self-development activities, as well as National Day events. It is hoped that through these events, the, participants will gain a spirit of nationality and patriotism. The first phase, which took place in mid-January, involved the creation of a video clip to promote the programme. About 50 youths from the Brunei Muara district were involved, representing various associations, including the Scouts, Girl Guides and volunteer groups. In the second phase, the core group from the first phase is joined by about 50 more youths.

Running from the first week of January until February 23, the second stage involves the collection of signatures on the National Day banners and logos, which will be displayed during the General Assembly on February 24.

In the third phase, participants are involved in the National Day itself, starting with the first rehearsal for the big occasion. They will also attend the mass Maghrib and Isya prayers and doa kesyukuran ceremonies on the evening of February 23.

After February 24, the youths will be sent to various mukims in each district, where they will stay with foster families and partake in the events that have been organised, said Awg Mohamad Nasir Hj Pungut, the programme secretary.

The final stage, dubbed "Service for the Community" will take place from February 24 to 28 during which youths will be involve in community service such as cleaning campaigns, religious talks and sermons, recreational and sports events' as well as cooking and handicrafts.

-- Courtesy of The Brunei Times

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