Dinner Reception For Youth Ship Participants
By Jon Tampoi

Bandar Seri Begawan - Youths from Japan and ten Asean member countries will soon set sail for a Southeast Asian journey as part of the 33rd Ship for Southeast Asian Youth Programme (SSEAYP) 2006.

Brunei Darussalam will be represented with 28 participants. The Government of Japan has long sponsored this unique programme.

The Brunei participants, organising officers of the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports as well as BERSATU Association members were recently invited to a dinner reception that was hosted by Mr Masashi Kono, Minister-Counsellor who was representing the Japanese ambassador designate.

The Brunei participants, who are being led by Ms Hjh Rosmawatiniah bte Penghulu Hj Ibrahim, will board the ship and leave for Singapore on October 30.

Other participants from Asean countries and Japan will also be in Singapore. They will later set sail to five other countries.

The activities in the countries visited include courtesy calls and interactive programmes. Participants will spend three days with host families to get a better understanding of the way of life in other countries.

The last destination will be Tokyo, Japan where the participants will stay for 10 days.

In Tokyo, they will participate in more activities and be granted an, audience with the imperial family members. The programme will end on December 12.  -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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