The Belait District yesterday greeted His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar Ali Saifuddien Sa'adul Khairi Waddien, the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam at the Get-together and Junjung Ziarah ceremony with the rakyat or citizens and residents in the district.  The glorious and colourful event in conjunction with His Majesty's 72nd Birthday celebration was held at Padang Bandaran in Jalan Sultan, Kuala Belait yesterday morning.

Students, the youths who will become the country's future leaders and builders lined up the route leading to the Padang Bandaran waving miniature national flags to welcome the Monarch.  The greeting was made livelier and joyful by students carrying bunga manggar and beating the hadrah.

Upon arrival, 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 of His Majesty's 72nd Birthday Celebration and Awang Haji Mohd Zamree bin Haji Junaidi, the Acting Belait District Officer.

Also in attendance were His Majesty's sons and brothers,

His Royal Highness Prince Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah, the Crown Prince,;

His Royal Highness Prince 'Abdul Malik;

His Royal Highness Prince 'Abdul Mateen;

His Royal Highness Prince Mohamed Bolkiah;

His Royal Highness Prince Haji Sufri Bolkiah;

His Royal Highness Prince Haji Jefri Bolkiah and other members of the Royal Family.

Three cheers of 'Daulat Kebawah Duli Tuan Patik' from the Penghulus of Mukims, Village and Longhouse Chiefs, Heads of Branches, Committee Members and the communities in the Belait District echoed in the air.

Awang Haji Mohd Zamree bin Haji Junaidi, the Acting Belait District Officer representing the citizens and residents in Belait in the speech of gratitude and loyalty expressed their most heartfelt thanks for His Majesty's consent to grace the Get-together and Junjung Ziarah ceremony.

More than 470 people participated in the special performance carrying the theme, "Kasih Rakyat Untuk Raja Yang Berkat" or "The People's Love for the Blessed Monarch".  They comprised students of primary and secondary schools, colleges and institutes of higher learning, youths and the communities in the Belait District.

The concept of the show was appreciation through creative genre reading.   It was also displayed in a sketch accompanied by traditional and modern music.  Reflecting its theme, the special performance depicted the people's loyalty and love towards the Monarch.

The showcase was further enhanced by presentation of speeches from the residents of the Belait District and Bruneian students studying abroad.

A performance depicting two Simpur flowers with five petals and seven leaves was performed together with the presentation of a musical-bilingual poetry that expressed the love and gratitude of all the country's people for all the facilities and assistance provided by His Majesty's Government.

A choir performance showcased the people's highest appreciation and great love of His Majesty's wise leadership.  The choir was performed by the winners of the National Day Choir Competition organised by the Information Department. 

The grand finale of the Get-together and Junjung Ziarah ceremony combined all the participants in a unified movement depicting values that support the theme of the performance.

At the end of the event, His Majesty received the participants and committee members in the Junjung Ziarah as an expression of His Majesty's appreciation of their contributions and hard work in making the performance a success.   The solidarity and harmony in the Belait District sparkled during the Get-together and Junjung Ziarah with the involvement of all levels of the community in welcoming their beloved Monarch and leader.

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