Paduka Seri Begawan Sultan Science College (MSPSBS) yesterday celebrated Shakespeare and reading awareness day at its auditorium.

The event, carrying the theme 'London Tower' had students and staff dressed up in various medieval and mythological wear.

Present as guest of honor was Dayang Hajah Hashimah binti Haji Mohamad, MSPSBS Principal, who inaugurated the Literary Society of MSPSBS, 'Laureates'.

She said that MSPSBS is striving towards the Ministry of Education motto, 'A reading nation is a progressive nation', and expressed her delight for the momentous launch of the literary society.

The society had its members perform several activities including sonnet recitations, medieval costume displays and performing melodious medieval ballads.

During the second session of the show, the much anticipated dramatic presentation of Romeo and Juliet enthralled the audience who experienced the joys and pathos of the famous tragic romance by William Shakespeare.

Witsy Mathew, MSPSBS 'O' Level English Literature tutor, noted that as English is now the Lingua franca of the world, it is important for students master it for their creative skills.

She further added that while science develops the mind of the student, literature develops their hearts and concluded that while medicine and engineering are noble pursuits; poetry, love and beauty are what we stay alive for.

Other schools including Raja Isteri Girls High School (STPRI), Pengiran Anak Puteri Hajah Masna, Rimba, Katok and Sultan Muhammad Jamalul Alam secondary schools also visited the event.

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