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Temburong District hosted a get-together ceremony to mark 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’s 77th birthday celebration yesterday. Thousands of residents gathered on the field at Community Hall Complex in Pekan Bangar to welcome the monarch. Accompanying His Majesty 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 ‘Abdul Malik; His Royal Highness Prince ‘Abdul Mateen; and His Royal Highness Prince Haji Sufri Bolkiah. The monarch was greeted on arrival by Minister of Home Affairs Dato Seri Setia Awang Haji Ahmaddin bin Haji Abdul Rahman as Chairman of the National Committee for His Majesty’s 77th birthday celebration. His Majesty and members of the royal family were welcomed with the singing of national anthem and field performances by over 200 school students. [Green Jewel celebrates royal birthday](https://www.youtube.com/embed/H7v-UiA0XDQ?feature=oembed) ![](https://media.everythingbrunei.com/public/SqNadAQNq166cHAi7iHze-08Ldts1A6URD_4VT8UyjM.jpeg) 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 tries a blowpipe as His Royal Highness Prince Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah, the Crown Prince and Senior Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office looks on. PHOTO: KHAYR ZAKARIYYA ![](https://media.everythingbrunei.com/public/A5SBA71N155DmLeCkBRXK-8PwRCuxiBuMi0chCAOX29.jpeg) ABOVE & BELOW: 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; His Royal Highness Prince Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah, the Crown Prince and Senior Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office; His Royal Highness Prince ‘Abdul Malik; and His Royal Highness Prince ‘Abdul Mateen arrive at the venue; and His Majesty, His Royal Highness Prince Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah, His Royal Highness Prince ‘Abdul Malik, His Royal Highness Prince ‘Abdul Mateen and His Royal Highness Prince Haji Sufri Bolkiah at the event. PHOTO: KHAYR ZAKARIYYA & MUIZ MATDANI ![](https://media.everythingbrunei.com/public/oQiw1idQbT3n-EY2otepN-x-RmBt5IUv8d9KGdybFJ-.jpeg) PHOTO: KHAYR ZAKARIYYA & MUIZ MATDANI ![](https://media.everythingbrunei.com/public/aJGq2UkG_2VD2ault1q2G-H-7xqMBExupFJPTJ5JNio.jpeg) ABOVE & BELOW: His Majesty, His Royal Highness Prince Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah, His Royal Highness Prince ‘Abdul Malik and His Royal Highness Prince ‘Abdul Mateen beign greeted by performers; and His Majesty and His Royal Highness Prince Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah with flagbearers. PHOTO: KHAYR ZAKARIYYA & MUIZ MATDANI ![](https://media.everythingbrunei.com/public/xVpKhKRxh5tJy2ZU2TCIA-zsVq9pSbgV9k0A2dt5YHy.jpeg) PHOTO: KHAYR ZAKARIYYA & MUIZ MATDANI ![](https://media.everythingbrunei.com/public/1ftgF-PUWBgSmzaW2Vcb4-C_rDuWtgRnER3i3eZEpCX.jpeg) ABOVE & BELOW: 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 receives a pesambah as His Royal Highness Prince Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah, the Crown Prince and Senior Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office looks on; and His Majesty, accompanied by His Royal Highness Prince Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah, talks with Temburong residents in ethnic costume. PHOTO: KHAYR ZAKARIYYA & AZLAN OTHMAN ![](https://media.everythingbrunei.com/public/OX8qt4TDcKPV-bwCDwTwx-wPxjX7-swEVuOY-2MC9Ik.jpeg) PHOTO: KHAYR ZAKARIYYA & AZLAN OTHMAN ![](https://media.everythingbrunei.com/public/zSOoRwNzdufKxcPTy41gP-62gZaA9JdsIvyX1ZtsBSG.jpeg) ABOVE & BELOW: His Royal Highness Prince Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah with a Temburong resident; and His Royal Highness Prince ‘Abdul Malik and His Royal Highness Prince ‘Abdul Mateen in a group photo. PHOTO: KHAYR ZAKARIYYA & AZLAN OTHMAN ![](https://media.everythingbrunei.com/public/DAEdMavGsmuoun-wWeJ86-g_m5OfUrpXFtjsTEbyKqn.jpeg) PHOTO: KHAYR ZAKARIYYA & AZLAN OTHMAN ![](https://media.everythingbrunei.com/public/kJ6E7jCc3RnWwlx3MbAVr--QhwHmOEU5bmc8BGeJWng.jpeg) ABOVE & BELOW: A performer arrives on stage with a trishaw; Nyza Veronica and a fellow participant; and Nursyazwani Farhanah binti Mohd Yassin with a woven mat. PHOTO: KHAYR ZAKARIYYA & AZLAN OTHMAN ![](https://media.everythingbrunei.com/public/JZqP4meQgr2KVTazypFBu--gzqre-QiKGrifGQTu5ra.jpeg) PHOTO: KHAYR ZAKARIYYA & AZLAN OTHMAN ![](https://media.everythingbrunei.com/public/sHMaBR05q3Ktp2dbH__Tz-F94gBKg9ERyphWMQqzjRQ.jpeg) PHOTO: KHAYR ZAKARIYYA & AZLAN OTHMAN The performances were themed ‘Raja Untuk Rakyat dan Rakyat untuk Raja’, which revolved around the concept of ‘Serumpun Berbudaya, Sejalin Berbangsa, Memertabat Raja’. The theme highlighted the ties between the benevolent ruler and the people as well as the caring monarch providing facilities and support for the development of the nation. It also showed the people’s gratefulness and readiness to implement the national development plan. The performances, with people from different ethnic groups in the district, depicted unity, harmony and the firm relations between His Majesty and the people. The different ethnicities and communities – Brunei Malay, Malay Kedayan, Murut, Iban and Chinese – highlighted the diversity of culture and traditions ready to uphold the sovereignty of the ruler and the nation. Three shouts of ‘Daulat Kebawah Duli Tuan Patik’ echoed in the area followed by the monarch mingling with participants and residents. The event concluded with His Majesty going to the Community Hall Complex for the recitation of Doa Selamat and a luncheon. A participant from the Iban community, Nyza Veronica, said they showcased an ethnic dance and joget. “Rehearsals were held for five days, not including private practices at home,” said the Kampong Selapon resident. Yesterday’s event also saw the longest woven mat in Brunei measuring 77 feet and one inch made by Temburong residents. One of the weavers, Nursyazwani Farhanah binti Mohd Yassin, said the traditional mat used mengkuang leaves under the instruction of Kampong Sibut Longhouse residents. “The longest mat took two months involving four youth members. Traditional mats are also for sale at BND20-30,” said the RPN Kampong Rataie resident. The series of get-togethers will continue this Sunday at Taman Haji Sir Muda Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien in the Brunei-Muara District. – Azlan Othman

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