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Thousands Gather For 33rd National Day Rehearsal
February 21st, 2017 | 08:25 AM | 1401 views
Bandar Seri Begawan
In conjunction with Brunei Darussalam's 33rd National Day, thousands have been gathering to rehearse for the big national holiday’s performance on February 23 at the Taman Haji Sir Muda Omar 'Ali Saifuddien in the capital, where His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar Ali Saifuddien Sa'adul Khairi Waddien, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam and members of the royal family are expected to grace the celebrations.
Pehin Datu Lailaraja Major General (Rtd) Dato Paduka Seri Haji Awang Halbi bin Haji Mohd Yussof, the Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports; Pengiran Dato Paduka Haji Bahrom bin Pengiran Haji Bahar, the Deputy Minister of Education; Dato Paduka Seri Haji Mohd Jammy bin Haji Muhd Shah Al-Islam, the Commissioner of Police; and Pehin Datu Pekerma Jaya Major General Dato Paduka Seri Mohd Tawih bin Abdullah, the Commander of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF) were present to witness the rehearsal.
A total of 136 teams consisting of Royal Brunei Police Force, RBAF, higher education institutions, colleges, schools, associations, public organisations, foreign associations and a team of excellent achievers - are taking part in this year's National Day celebrations.
The higher education institutions, colleges, government and private secondary schools will form the largest number of teams during the traditional National Day parade.
More than 6,800 individuals are involved in this year's on-field performances, which are based around the concept of 'Accomplishing the National Vision'.
After the rehearsal, the Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports expressed his gratitude to all participants for their involvement.
The minister also acknowledged that there was still some room for improvement, and advised the participants to take good care of their health in the run-up to the celebrations on Thursday.
To brush up on the performances for the actual day, a full-dress rehearsal will take place today at Taman Haji Sir Muda Omar 'Ali Saifuddien in Bandar Seri Begawan.
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