Dusuns In Brunei Celebrate Harvest Festival

Tutong - The culture, customs and traditional activities of local communities were among the attractions that ususlly entice tourists into the country.

The Tutong District Officer, Awang Hepnie stated this at the launching of the Adau Gayoh celebration held at Kampong Bukit Udal yesterday.

In his speech, he also-suggested that the concept of open house being practised during the celebration should be extended to include members of other communities. It should not be limited only to the Dusuns as long as the celebration did not run contrary to the Islamic teachings.

This year's Adau Gayoh carries the theme 'Pakatan Kukuh Masyarakat Maju'.

The Adau Gayoh is a celebration to mark the end of a successful rice harvesting season.

An exhibition on the community's handicrafts was put up to highlight the annual celebration.

Graham Peat a tourist from New Zealand was much impressed. He had never witnessed such a traditional celebration before and said such performances could attract more tourists to Brunei. -- Courtesy of Radio Television Brunei

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