In an effort towards creating a sense of belonging to the Asean Community among the younger generation of the nation, the Information Department has once again conducted the 'Kenali Asean' roadshow yesterday, at the Rimba I Secondary School in Kampong Rimba.

The roadshow, organised by the department through its International Affairs Unit as the secretariat for the Asean-COCI sub-committee, was attended by more than 500 students of Year 7 to Year 9 of the school.

The guest of honour at the roadshow was the school's Deputy Principal (Administration), Dayang Norjalina binti Haji Jaafar.

The event yesterday began with the recitation of Surah Al-Fatihah prior to the mass singing of the national anthem and Asean song.

It then continued with a briefing on Asean, its history, background, motto as well as the functions of its establishment by the Assistant Information Officer at the Information Department, Dayang Noorhijrah binti Haji Idris.

She later emphasised on the importance of unity of Asean and the significance of awareness among the students of their role as part of the Asean Community.

Quizzes were later given to 10 students who volunteered to answer questions relating to topics on Asean and had the opportunity to win prizes provided by the Information Department.

The roadshow was held as part of the Information Department's effort in enhancing the Brunei students' understanding on Asean as well as for them to learn in appreciating the diversity of Asean based on its motto: 'One Vision, One Identity, One Community'.

Also attending the event was the Special Duties Officer Level II at the Information Department, Awang Abdul Karim bin Hamdan, in his capacity as the Head of the International Affairs Unit, Information Department, and teachers and students of the school.

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by BruDirect.com

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