Today was a day of joy, cheer, and excitement for the people of Temburong when 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 arrived for the Get Together and Junjung Ziarah Ceremony with the citizens and residents living in the district.  Temburong District was the second to host such a ceremony this year in conjunction with His Majesty's 71st Birthday celebration.  The personal and interactive meeting between the Monarch and the people took place this morning at the Civic Centre Complex Padang in Bangar Town. The route leading to the padang was abuzz and one could feel a sense of enchantment just looking at the school children waving the miniature National flags, welcoming their beloved ruler.

His Majesty was greeted by Yang Berhormat Pehin Orang Kaya Seri Kerna Dato Seri Setia Doctor Haji Awang Abu Bakar bin Haji Apong, the Minister of Home Affairs as the Chairman of the National Committee for His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam's 71st Birthday Celebration. Also in attendance were His Royal Highness Prince Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah, the Crown Prince and Senior Minister at the Prime Minister's Office, His Royal Highness Prince Mohamed Bolkiah; His Royal Highness Prince Haji Sufri Bolkiah; His Royal Highness Prince Haji Jefri Bolkiah; His Royal Highness Prince 'Abdul Malik; and His Royal Highness Prince 'Abdul Mateen.

The padang then echoed with the cheers of 'Daulat Kebawah Duli Tuan Patik' from Temburong's Mukim and Village Penghulu, Kampung and Longhouse Chiefs, the Heads of Office Branches, Committee members and communities.

In his welcoming address, Awang Mohammad Amir Hairil bin Haji Mahmud, the Temburong District Officer representing citizens and residents living in the district, expressed undivided loyalty and gratitude to His Majesty for His Majesty's presence at the ceremony.  The District Officer said it was a priceless opportunity for them to personally meet and thank His Majesty for all the country's developments and progress during His Majesty's dynamic and caring leadership.  By the Grace of Allah, all these will ensure the people's prosperity and security, added the District Officer.

Nearly five hundred people participated in the special performance carrying the theme, 'Raja Berwawasan, Negara Terpimpin'.  The performers were primary, secondary and Arabic school students, government officers and staff, as well as members of uniformed organisations, associations, voluntary bodies, and Mukim and village consultative councils.

The solidarity and cooperation of five Mukims in Temburong District were transformed into enthralling and colourful performances that translated the people's loyalty and steadfastness in supporting the country's continued development and progress.

Disciplined and energetic youths enthralled and enchanted the audience with precise movements depicting their resilience and devotion in upholding the Sovereignty of the Monarch and the country.  Their performance was in line with Wawasan Brunei 2035 to prepare youth in an education oriented and more competitive world.

His Majesty's wise leadership continues to bring the nation to greater heights of unity, prosperity, security and glory that people in the country and foreigners alike would talk about in the years to come. Once again the cheers Of 'Daulat Kebawah Duli Tuan Patek' filled the air, signalling the end of the performances.  When His Majesty walked into their midst and spoke to them, the participants were excited, happy and satisfied, knowing their performances and hard work were well and deeply appreciated by their very beloved Monarch and leader.

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