Thousands Troop To Brunei’s Pavilion In Japan
By Izam S Ya'akub

Bandar Seri Begawan - Brunei Darussalam is among 120 nations participating in the World Expo.

The Brunei Darussalam Pavilion was officially opened on March 23 by Awang Muhammad Alias bin Serbini¸ Brunei's Acting Ambassador to Japan.

Prior to the opening of the national pavilion, a doa selamat recital was held.

In a press release yesterday, the Ministry of Industry and Primary Resources said that Brunei's participation in the World Expo received a rousing reception in the build-up to the opening of the event.

Visitors to the Brunei Darussalam Pavilion had reached in excess of 13,000 on March 18 and 19, during the preview of the Aichi Expo 2005.

The Aichi World Expo 2005 represents one of the biggest, grandest exhibitions currently taking places in Aichi, Nagoya, Japan. It will run for six months from March 25 to September 25.

The World Expo was officially opened on March 24 by Emperor Akihito of Japan.

Over 2,500 guests attended the opening.

A reception was also held later that night.

Crown Prince Naruhito of Japan, who is also the Aichi World Expo 2005 Honorary Chairman, hosted the dinner reception. -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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