Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports Dato Seri Setia Awang Haji Nazmi bin Haji Mohamad highlighted the importance of maintaining and preserving Brunei’s cultural heritage as the nation’s identity and its relevance to the Sultanate’s development.
He said this year’s performance was aimed at delivering the message that the younger generation needs to learn about the country’s heritage.
The cultural performance, the minister said, also highlighted the seven ethnic groups through performers’ attires with the show featuring a nine-year-old violinist and a 13-year old boy playing gulingtangan alongside veteran musicians.
Dato Seri Setia Awang Haji Nazmi said the celebration featured all walks of life, including differently-abled and special needs individuals as oath readers, emphasising on inclusivity being vital in the path to achieving Brunei Vision 2035.
Permanent Secretary (Culture) at the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports (MCYS) Pengiran Haji Mohd Hasnan bin Pengiran Haji Ali Hassan echoed this year’s theme aiming at realising the national vision. He said the cultural heritage should not be ignored as it is the sultan’s identity under the Malay Islamic Monarchy (MIB), adding that it must be preserved for future generations to experience.
Pengiran Haji Mohd Hasnan said representatives included a girl aged 4
He believes that young participants marching confidently in their traditional costumes should attract the attention of the younger generation and motivate them from ethnic groups, and believe that they are proud and honored to march traditionally. I attended the celebration in a fancy dress.
The President of the Brunei Malay Kedayan Association (PEMEDAYAN) Haji Zainal Bin Tingal expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to lead the delegation of ethnic groups and attend the ceremony.
He said the event introduced ethnic groups and raised public interest in their way of life.
The country celebrated its 39th anniversary of independence yesterday, with 3,900 symbolic participants taking part in a procession past Lord Taman Haji Muda Omar ‘Ali Saifudien.
Participants came from all walks of life and communities. One of his in the contingent was a retired staff member of the Brunei Royal Police (POLSARA).
POLSARA vice president Haji Johari bin Abdul Rahman added that the association was participating in the All Nations Day parade and was no longer on duty but reflected its commitment to serving the country.
Meanwhile, said Dr. Haji Tassim Bin Haji Abu Bakar of the University of Brunei Darussalam (UBD) said their delegation was represented by his 37-member staff headed by UBD’s Vice Chancellor Dr. Told. hazli bin haji kifru. Syazwani of Laksamana College of Business (LCB) told Bulletin that this was his second time participating in the parade and was happy to see many new faces at the event.
Representation of the Indonesian community in the Sultanate
Mr. Pengiran Siti Khatijah binti Pengiran Sulaiman, College of Religious Teachers College Ob Seri She is Director of International and Public Relations of Begawan (KUPU SB) and her KUPU consisting of her 36 staff led by Dr. Ra’es of KUPU SB We shared SB. Her 60 students from her KUPU SB, represented by Haji Adanan bin Haji Basar, were on her Hadrah team.
National martial arts athlete and Southeast Asian Games gold medalist Mohd Adi Salihin Bin Rothlan has led his 44 outstanding youth in a variety of fields, from entrepreneurship to academics.
“It was a great experience leading the group. I am proud to have been selected and I will never forget it,” he said.
The country now has representatives of foreign communities such as Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, the Philippines and India.
(Courtesy : borneobulletin)
