Blue Side Of Brunei Will Be Unveiled In Nanning
By Alex How

Bandar Seri Begawan - Tagged as the ‘Green Heart of Borneo', Brunei Darussalam is about to unveil a cooler side of the Sultanate in the upcoming 3rd China-Asean Expo (CAExpo).

`Discover the Blue Side of Brunei Darussalam' is the theme focused at Brunei's City of Charm Pavilion, held at Nanning, China from Oct 31 to Nov 3.

The main idea for the City of Charm Pavilion allows China and the ten Asean countries to select one city that represents the unique culture flavor of their respective country at the CAExpo.

Apart from the natural heritage and rainforest activities, Brunei will now reveal another piece of unexpected treasure - the beautiful blue coast.

With 161krn of pristine coastline, filled with palm-lined beaches lapped by deep blue water, the pavilion will promote the country as a great venue for marine based sports and recreation.

This near, the theme focuses on the colour of the sea (blue sea) and the river.

which are the means of historical communication from Brunei to China.

In addition, the sunken chinese pottery or artefacts, which are mostly blue in colour are displayed to promote the marine & ecotourism.

The replica of the Royal Chariot was introduced and displayed as the centre of focus in the 2nd China-Asean Expo last year. The replica received an overwhelming respond and triggered the interests from the visitors as well as the foreign media members.

The Royal Chariot was officially handed over to the government and people of the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region of China last year.

The ceremony was witnessed by Pehin Dato Dr Awg Hj Ahmad bin Hj Jumat, the Minister of Industry and Primary Resources.

Also present were Hj Abd Hamid, Ambassador of Brunei Darussalam to the People's Republic of China, Mr Ang Swee Chuan, the Deputy President of the Brunei China Friendship Association and Robert Koh Floe Kiat, President of the Brunei Chinese Chamber of Commerce. -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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