Italian Beauties On Culture Mission
By Liza Mohd, Lyna Mohamad & Aemy Aziena

Kuala Belait - Six Italian beauties from the highly-rated Italian reality TV series "Donnavventura" (Adventure Ladies) arrived in the country for a three-day visit through the Sungai Tujoh, border yesterday morning.

The team, travelling in Mitsubishi Motors-sponsored Tritons, were given a warm welcome by the representatives from the joint organisers, Brunei Tourism and Goh Hock Kee Motors.

The women, who were selected from 40,000 applicants to share their travelling experiences with the show's viewers, are keen to learn about the local culture and tradition, particularly the MIB concept. Silvia Spalvieri, Elena Papuzzo, Stefania Donati, Chiara Babilani, Elisa Grazzini and Benedetta Delogu, aged 24 to 31, are happy to be in Brunei, according to Silvia.

The show documents the life of the six women during their 100-day journey across Asean. The Donnavventura team has already visited Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Thailand, Myanmar, Malaysia and East Malaysia.

In Belait District yesterday morning, the Adventure Ladies made a quick stop at the Billionth Barrel Monument in Seria, which was constructed in 1991 to mark the billionth barrel production of oil in the Seria oilfields.

Later the ladies stopped at the largest lake in Brunei, Tasek Merimbun, in the Tutong District. After a boat ride at Lake Merimbun, the women were treated to lunch by traditionally-dressed members of the Dusun community at the Merimbun Village Head's house where they sampled dishes such as chicken curry, local vegetables called "Rabung" and fish caught from the lake. Traditional dances were also performed and the Italian women were invited to dance along with the performers.

Their itinerary continued in Bandar Seri Begawan where another welcoming reception was hosted at the GHK Showroom in Beribi. They were greeted by Managing Director of GHK, Pehin Dato Paduka Goh King Chin, and Brunei Tourism Director, Sheikh Jamaluddin, and Chairman of GHK Pg Dato Hj Shariffudin.

Pehin Dato Paduka Goh King Chin presented souvenirs to the Italian beauties who were swarmed by customers and staff of GHK who did not want to miss the opportunity to take photos with the lovely ladies.

At a press conference, the girls expressed their wish to meet people, see the environment and learn more about the local culture. They found Bruneians to be friendly and the country to be beautiful. The girls are set to visit places of interest, including the Royal Regalia, Kg Ayer and Temburong National Park before departing tomorrow.  -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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