Documentary Film On Brunei-China Historic Link
By James Kon

Bandar Seri Begawan - A ten-member Chinese delegation from China Central TV (CCTV) and the Chinese National Museum paid a visit to the Information Department under the Prime Minister's Office in Jln Airport Lama yesterday morning.

Headed by Mr Wang Jun, the Chinese delegates are in Brunei to film a historic programme connecting Brunei with China based on the several Chinese artefacts that had been discovered in Brunei waters and the cultural relics of the Ming Dynasty at the Brunei National Museum.

The visit also served to foster closer ties between both countries' museum departments and the television networks.

During the visit to the Information Department, the Chinese delegates were greeted on arrival by Hj Bujang bin Hj Masu'ut, Director of Information.

Awg Kassim bin Hj Abd Rahman, the Acting Information Officer was on hand to give a brief and detailed explanation of the history and functions of the Department.

After the half-hour briefing, Mr Wang Jun presented a token of appreciation to the Director of Information and thanked him for the hospitality.

During the two-day trip to Brunei, the Chinese group would start filming for their programme at the site of Sungai Limau Manis where the archaeological discovery of the Chinese relics was made.

The programme will also cover the cultural relics of the Ming Dynasty at the Brunei National Museum. The Chinese delegates will also visit the Historic Centre to obtain more information about historic link between Brunei and China.

The historical programme is schedule to be aired sometime within the month of July this year on CCTV channel. -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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