Literary Writers Commemorate National Day In Roadshow
By Rosli Abidin Yahya,

Tutong - Local poets including winners of Thailand's SEAWrite Award will recite patriotic verses of poems in honour of the country's independence at the Tamu Serambangun, Tutong tomorrow night, February 24, in an effort to enliven the spirit of patriotism and nationalism commemorating the 24th National Day celebration.

The Independence Poem Recital Roadshow will be officiated by acting Tutong District Officer, Hj Muhd Suffian bin Hj Bungsu.

The guest of honour will deliver a speech by the organising chairman, Dr Mataim bin Bakar, the Director of Language and Literature Bureau (DBP), Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports.

Amongst those who are expected to attend the event are winners of Thailand's SEAWrite Award, and literary writers and activists.

Patriotic poems will be recited by SEAWrite awardees, YAM Pengiran Setia Negara Pengiran Haji Mohd Yusof Pengiran Haji Abdul Rahim or Yura Halim reciting Tangisan Terjajah or "The Cries of Victims of Imperialist" and Prof Madya Dr Hj Hashim Hj Abd Hamid or A Hashim Hamid (Titipan).

Another winner of Thailand's SEAWrite Award 1992, A Rahman Yusof will read several verses of syair or traditional poetry.

Poets and readers like Abdullah Tahir, Adi Misere, Dino MN, Sulaiman Duraman, Yusuf MD, Artfina, Camar Putih, Hj Isyarah Sadri Hj Osman, Insp Md Baharin Shah Hj Abu Bakar, Rohaidah Kinchai, Rahim Dulani and Mas Kelana will recite various poems of independence. -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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