Princess Masna Attends Peace Day Celebration
By Lyna Mohamad

Bandar Seri Begawan - `By inculcating `Peace Begins With Me' minds we can cultivate patience, tolerance, generosity, good values and concern as well as understands each other better. These are the seeds of peace and harmony amongst family members and community, and the foundation in nation building towards global peace."

This was stated by President of the Girl Guides Association of Brunei Darussalam, Her Royal Highness Princess Hajah Masna, at the Peace Day 2006 celebration yesterday. The celebration was held at the Girl Guides Association Headquarters in Berakas.

Upon her arrival, HRH Princess Hajah Masna was greeted by Vice Presidents I, II and III, Datin Paduka Hjh Zaharah Hj Idris, Datin Paduka Hjh Jusnani Hj Lawie and Datin Paduka Hjh Masni Hj Mohd Ali respectively. Also on hand to greet Her Royal Highness was Deputy Chief Commissioner, Dyg Hjh Vivianti Hj Ali.

HRH Princess Hajah Masna in delivering her sabda said she was proud to see the association mark its 55th anniversary, hailing its success in implementing its objectives, carrying out activities and strengthening relations with Girl Guides abroad.

Her Royal Highness highlighted achievements of the association including expanding cooperation with Girl Guides associations at regional and international levels in their effort to support peace and the spirit of friendship. She added that the association had enabled members to increase their capabilities to the highest level possible.

HRH Princess Hajah Masna said it was timely for the association to reassess their achievements throughout its 55 years and plan the direction it will take over the next five years in time for its 60th anniversary.

She hoped to see more projects implemented with emphasis on youths and community welfare, and increase training for its members by inculcating their creativity and innovativeness.

Her Royal Highness pointed out that the current "Solidarity Gathering" the association conducts that involves their counterparts from Singapore is an activity that must be encouraged to build a spirit of friendship between both associations.

HRH Princess Hajah Masna also consented to launch the "Puteri Gemilang" CD in commemoration of the association's 55th anniversary, which contains Girl Guides songs and songs specially composed for the association.

Later, Her Royal Highness presented certificates of appreciation and the Girl Guides Friendship Badges to senior members, support groups and sponsors who contributed to the association.

The Girl Guides Association also took the opportunity to present Her Royal Highness with a birthday cake in conjunction with her birthday on September 6.

Peace Day is celebrated globally and is an annual event of the World Association of Girl 'Guides. In Brunei it is celebrated during the first week of September.

The event is carried out to celebrate world peace, with emphasis on humanity and the environment.

This year's celebration in Brunei focused on community service, which saw 25 selected local Girl Guides from various schools and visiting Girl Guides from Singapore, carry out several community services in Tutong district.

Also held was a forum on "Caring Citizens", participated by two members of Brunei Girl Guides and two members of Singapore Girl Guides. -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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