Brunei, S'pore Join Together In 'RAPSODY'
By Jon Tam poi

Bandar Seri Begawan - In an effort to enhance both national and governmental relationships, Brunei and Singapore have recently decided to redress the uniformed Senadung Muhibah that has been a project between the two nations for about 13 years.

This year's annual programme is being hosted by Singapore.

Moreover, this year is the first time the new concept of the programme has also been renamed. The programme has been redesigned to include a presentation of pure culture, history and talks with the intention to inform and create better understanding as well as to enhance the bond between the two nations.

The programme, entitled "RAPSODY", referring to "Rentak akar kita" (rhythm of our ancestor), is divided into two sections, pre-event and the actual show.

The pre-event, led by Awg Hj Isa bin Dzulkifli, Brunei's Executive Producer of the event, was held last weekend and was tailored as a road show project which stopped at various strategic points all over Singapore.

The road show also included established Singaporean artists, who will feature in the final event, as well as cultural talks, traditional attires display and giving away of Brunei Traditional "Kuih Karing" (local Brunei Biscuits).

Yesterday, the first group of eight members who were the "Cultural Ambassadors of the project" returned from Singapore.

The executive producer will continue to stay until the actual musical event which will concluded on September 11, and will feature contemporary music and dances.

Members of the public are invited to tune in to Radio Television Brunei on September 10, when the programme will be telecast live in both countries. The programme is expected to begin at 8pm. -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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