Two-Day PESAKA Festival
By Zainal HJ

Bandar Seri Begawan - Persatuan Melayu Keriam (PESAKA) in Tutong recently held its 6t'' Pesta Hari Pesaka during the weekend at Dewan Wawasan Pesaka.

Among the events held during the twoday festival included a Ramah Mesra Aidilfitri night where attendees saw performances by youths of the association, a children's fashion show, a `Terimalah Sampul Surat' show, as well as prize presentations for karaoke, fashion show and photography competition winners.

Present as the guest of honour during Saturday's event was Pg Sabri bin Pg Hj Mohammad, Deputy Director of Youth and Sports, and spouse.

Meanwhile, aerobics and a brisk walk were held Sunday morning around Kampong Keriam, led by Orang Kaya Jaya Putera Hj Mohd Taha bin Rauf, which was followed by a Family Sukan Ria and educational activities, as well as a photography and home-science competitions.

Attending Sunday's event, during the afternoon function, was the guest of honour Dato Paduka Hj Idris bin Hj Belaman, Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Home Affairs.

The event began with the reading of surah al-Fatihah led by Imam Hj Kartolo bin Hj Abang, Imam of Kampong Keriam Mosque, Tutong, which was followed by speeches from the president of the association, Awg Ahanapi bin Hj Mahadi, and the guest of honour.

A poetry declamation and the presentation of awards to three recipients of the Pemimpin Wanita Berjasa award - Dyg Hjh Halinah bte Hj Mahadi, Dyg Hjh Jainah bte-Hj Lahap and Dyg Hjh Siti Arbi bin Ahmad - followed.

Prizes were also presented to the winners of the home festive lights and home-science competitions. The function concluded with the reading of a doa selamat and a visit to the viewing galleries on display by the guest of honour and among those present at the hall of the association. -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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