Indonesian Painters Share Their Arts With Local Artists
By Zal Zaini

Bandar Seri Begawan - A group of 12 Indonesian painters yesterday afternoon shared the success and development of arts in their country with Bruneian artists at the Language and Literature Bureau (DBP) in Berakas.

According to the event's coordinator, Zakaria Omar, it was aimed at exchanging ideas on the history, growth and techniques of arts that have long been adopted by the two countries.

Soegeng Toekio delivered an interesting presentation on the development of Indonesian paintings.

Sumadi Sukaimi, Acting Director of Language and Literature Bureau, hoped that by organising such a meeting, Bruneian artists could learn and explore new ideas from their Indonesian counterparts.

He further added that such cooperation should be enhanced to benefit both nations in the fields of culture and arts.

The Indonesian painters are here in Brunei to hold a painting exhibition entitled `Pesona Indonesia' or Fascinating Indonesia. It is part of the activities to commemorate the 20'h anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries. -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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