Tutong Expo Marks Royal Birthday Joy

Tutong - Various activities are being organised in all the four districts in conjunction with His Majesty the Sultan of Brunei's 57th Birthday Celebration. In the Tutong district the celebration's executive committee yesterday morning launched an Economic Expo.

The Expo was launched by the Tutong District Officer, Awang Hepnie. The Economic Expo is a new approach for this year's celebration. This year exhibition of local products from various sectors comprising Small and Medium Enterprises (SME)'s in the district have widened its scope. Such effort is as a step towards developing, upgrading and encouraging local entrepreneurs and the public to exhibit their products.

Expo is an excellent chance to exhibit items like the traditional woven backpack, known among the Malays as "Tekiding" while among the Iban community it is known as "Kibah". Kibah, made from rattan, is commonly used to carry things such as fruits, vegetables and nets. One Kibah will take a week to complete. Its prices ranges from $33 to $35 each.

The exhibition also displays various Iban handicrafts as well as musical instruments like "Sapek" which looks more like a guitar. Sapek is usually played during the Ibans community celebrations and ceremonies.

Apart from displaying local products, the organiser has also held a fresh flower competition. The Expo which is being held at the open area of the Tutong district civic will be on for a week. It is Opened from 10.00 am until 8.00 pm. -- Courtesy of Radio Television Brunei

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