Month-Long Celebrations Kick Off Today
By Achong Tanjong

Bandar Seri Begawan - Month-long celebrations to mark His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Datussalam's 59th birthday will kick off today evening.

There will be many cultural performances in the BruneiMuara district held at two separate locations.

The performances will be held at the parking area in front of the Royal Regalia Building and at the parking area of the Sultan OmarAli Saifuddien College near Silver Jubilee Park.

The first event will be held this evening. Featuring stage performances by the Ministry of Education, the "Persembahan Aneka Warna" will begin at approximately 8pm with a "Dendang Satria".

There will be performances at both the designated venues. The celebrations are a collaboration between several sectors including ministries, government departments, private sectors,, schools and NGOs in the country and will be held from now till July 31.

The two venues will host the nightly stage performances after Isyak prayers and will conclude before 12 midnight.

The performances will showcase Brunei's rich arts and culture to visitors, both foreign and local.

In an interview on RTB's Rampai Pagi yesterday, Haji Mohd Amin, Chairman of Arts and Cultural Performances for the celebration in the Brunei-Muara district, said the festivities are aimed to add merriment and entertain communities in the hopes it would instil and enhance the loving spirit, loyalty and respect to the monarch and the royal family.

The performances will also boost interaction between local communities, spreading the spirit of merriment in the country. This is also the perfect opportunity for SMEs to boost their business at the nightly stalls, he added.

Mohd Amin said the performances planned are very attractive, with the highlight being the performance on July 31.

The Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports will organise the "Juara Kugiran", which is expected to receive a very warm response from youths in the country. This activity will provide youths a useful way to spend their time while enabling the ministry to scout for talented youths in the country.

Another performance to look out for will be the "Citra Irama Melayu", which will showcase the local Malay culture and stage performances by other ethnic communities.

Asean communities will also showcase their culture with embassies and high commissions in the country taking part to add colour to the festivities.

The "Contemporary Culture Show" will be held on July 19 from 8pm onwards at the stage in front of the Royal Regalia Building. It is organised by Asean Window and DSK group.

The nightly stalls will also be open for business beginning this evening until July 31 Also on the cards will be a spectacular fireworks display at the compound of the Istana Nurul Iman, organised by the Brunei-Muara district's Chinese Community. -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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