Giant Flag Lowered 23rd As National Day Celebrations Conclude
By James Kon & Azrol Azmi

Bandar Seri Begawan - Brunei Darussalam's 23rd National Day celebrations officially came to a close yesterday as the giant national flag, which was hoisted on February 11 at the open area of the Yayasan Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Complex, was lowered down in a ceremony full of pomp and honour.

With the accompaniment of music performed by the Royal Brunei Police Band and patriotic songs by the Brunei Darussalam National Choir, the huge national flag measuring 24 feet by 12 feet was gently lowered down by 20 personnel from the Royal Brunei Navy before it was neatly and carefully folded.

One of the officers from the Royal Brunei Navy then handed over the giant national flag to the guest of honour at the ceremony, Dato Paduka Awg Hj Jemat bin Hj Ampal, Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports.

The lowering of the giant flag signalled the end of weeklong celebrations for this year's National Day throughout the Sultanate.

The main event of the celebrations, the 23rd National Day Parade, was held last Saturday at the Taman Haji Sir Muda Omar Ali Saifuddien in the capital. His Majesty the Sultan and Yang DiPertuan of Brunei Darussalam led the celebration.

The parade and field performances at the Taman involved more than 16,000 participants and were witnessed by thousands of people of all ages and from all walks of life. -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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