Participants In Celebratory Mood
By Mohammad Abdullah

Bandar Seri Begawan - With the National Day just around the corner, rehearsals have become more intense. The National Day celebration is one of the nation's biggest events with a participation of more than 16,000 people.

The nation celebrates this joyous occasion-on Feb 23 and the people usually prepare themselves two months beforehand.

Schoolchildren, representatives from the private sector and civil servants work hand-in-hand rehearsing their part in flash card displays and other colourful formations.

In addition, mass prayers and reading of Surah Yaasin are held at mosques throughout the country.

This year's celebration falls on Saturday, February 24. A 20-minute performance will be staged carrying the National Day's theme - "Commitment Empowering the Nation's Capabilities".

An estimated 9,000 participants will be involved in this performance comprising representatives from the government and private sectors, non-governmental organisations and students.

All the participants will be performing active and creative movements by making the pattern in a `Human Graphic' shape which describes the National Day theme.

Some 7,800 schoolchildren will be involved in the theme performances, which will consist of four segments - 'Colourful Nation' (Warna Warni Negara), `7 Ethnic' (Rentak 7 Puak), `Home Land' (Tanah Airku) and `Honest Commitment' (Ikhlas litizam).

Nine patriotic songs including the national anthem will be performed throughout the celebration. All the songs are composed to enhance the nation's patriotic spirit.

Participants involved in the march past are especially proud to be involved in the celebration. Participants include army veterans who have not missed a single practice session. "We're proud to be a part of the celebration," said an army veteran. -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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