| James Kon |
A DELEGATION from the Thai Journalist Association attended a briefing at the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports yesterday, for a better understanding of the cultural traditions of Brunei Darussalam.
Led by Chavarong Limpattamapene, Chairman of the National Press Council of Thailand, the delegation was received by Datin Paduka Dr Hajah Norlila binti Dato Paduka Haji Abdul Jalil, the Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports.
Haji Mohd Abdoh bin Haji Damit, the Acting Director of Culture and Arts gave the Thai journalists an in-depth presentation on the cultural, ethical and conventional customs of Brunei Darussalam.
The journalists were also entertained with some classical Brunei dances and music, along with a display of a traditional Brunei wedding.
The visiting members from Thai Journalist Association led by Chavarong Limpattamapene arriving at the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports.
Datin Paduka Dr Hajah Norlila binti Dato Paduka Haji Abdul Jalil, the Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports briefing the Thai Journalist Association delegation. – PHOTOS: JAMES KON
Traditional music played using Hadrah, traditional musical instrument.
Following the briefing, Datin Paduka Dr Hajah Norlila hosted a luncheon for the delegation, and was joined by Biravij Suwanpradhes Ambassador of Thailand to Brunei Darussalam.
The Thai delegation is currently on a three-day visit to Brunei Darussalam under the Asean Community programme with the theme of ‘Asean’s identity and its many cultures’.
The journalists will meet with policy makers on aspects of culture during their visit, and will promote Brunei’s culture through their respective news networks. Also present at yesterday’s briefing were senior officials and officers from the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports.
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