| Daniel Lim |
LIANG Lumut Recreational Club (LLRC)’s 9th annual carnival officially opened to the public yesterday, around the theme ‘Let’s Go to LLRC.’
Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) Acting Director cum guest of honour Haji Mohd Jaffari bin Haji Mahadi presided over the opening ceremony.
Also present was Mukim Liang Penghulu YB Haji Abdul Hamid bin Haji Mumin, a representative for the Belait District at the Legislative Council (LegCo).
The carnival is a collaborative effort between the LLRC and the Mukim Liang Consultative Council, as a means of promoting local attractions and encouraging everyone to have fun during the two-week school break.
Several booths have already been set up at the LLRC, as a platform for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to gain greater public exposure.
Local trader Juned bin Haji Jumaat, who manages a booth selling burgers and satay, told the Bulletin that this is his fifth participation at the carnival.
Narcotics Control Bureau Acting Director Haji Mohd Jaffari bin Haji Mahadi during the ribbon-cutting
Haji Mohd Jaffari in conversation with a booth operator at the carnival. – PHOTOS: DANIEL LIM
Having served in the Royal Brunei Navy (RBN) for 21 years, Juned feels that the carnival is a good way of promoting his small business and forging closer bonds with his family, who is helping him run the booth.
A host of activities have been scheduled for the five-day event, including henna-painting, a cat show, ‘mukun’ performances and acts by local musicians.
The NCB has also set up its own roadshow at the carnival, showcasing the dangers of illicit drug consumption, in addition to organising colouring competitions and quizzes for children.
The carnival is being held at the LLRC, and will end on March 26.
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