People’s Show At National Day Parade
By Rosli Abidin Yahya

Bandar Seri Begawan - for several expatriate workers and their families, the 23rd National Day parade was a celebration they did not want to miss because it was wholly the people's show.

They said they were impressed with the parade and the performances during the celebration, which outlined the unity and solidarity of the people in Brunei Darussalam.

"We are glad to be here to witness the 23`d National Day of your country. We are very impressed (with it). There is maximum involvement of the local people.

"The whole show is by the Bruneian people. That shows their love for their country," they said after the celebration.

They were also amazed at the attendance of the many schoolchildren who performed in the parade.

"It is a great thing for them. They feel that they are part of the process of development of the country," they said.

The parade, which attracted foreign tourists, was also a good way to promote Brunei to the world, especially in the field of education, said a local resident who saw the celebration at the Taman.

"It is a good way for them (foreign tourists) to know about Brunei (by witnessing the National Day celebration). After this, they will be eager to know more about this country and its people," he said. -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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