THE Language and Literature Bureau (DBP) and the Putra Seni Group recently hosted a Poem Manifestation Competition in conjunction with the Golden Jubilee Celebration of 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 Accession to the Throne.
The competition was held at the Celebration Stage in the parking lot opposite the Royal Regalia Building in the capital.
A total of eight groups participated in the competition, comprising NurulIman, Seni Warisan, Seri Berunai, Senandung Warisan, Merpati Putih, Anak Seni Brunei, Kreativa and Nur Islam. The competition was held to celebrate the Golden Jubilee Celebration of His Majesty’s Accession to the Throne, especially with participation from youths as well as to show appreciation and gratitude for His Majesty’s leadership, concern, care and generosity in ensuring the well-being of the people, said Suip bin Haji Abdul Wahab, Acting Deputy Director of the DBP during the competition briefing.
The competition aimed to enliven the Golden Jubilee Celebration and to give an opportunity to local poets especially youths, to showcase their talents during the competition as well as to appreciate and love the Malay Language and Literature, he added.
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