| Achong Tanjong |
A BOOK by local author and poet, Haji Mohammad Firdaus bin Orang Kaya Haji Noordin, was officially launched yesterday.
The book ‘Serumpun Kata – Perjalanan Seni Firdaus HN – Mengangkat Batang Terendam Di Sungai Pendaruan’, was launched by guest of honour YB Pehin Orang Kaya Putera Maharaja Dato Paduka Haji Abdul Ghani bin Pehin Datu Pekerma Dewa Dato Paduka Haji Abdul Rahim, member of the Legislative Council (LegCo) in conjunction with the 2017 Assembly of Prominent Literary Figures and Experts (PSBNS), at the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports.
Meanwhile, the five-day gathering of authors and literary experts from Brunei, Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia came to an end with a closing ceremony at the International Convention Centre (ICC), in Berakas.
The main highlights were provided by stage performances representing each member countries, such as ‘Jong Batu’ and ‘Dang Mengalai’ from Brunei; ‘Selayang Pandang’ from Malaysia; ‘Tanjong Katong’ from Singapore; and ‘Ayo Mama’ from Indonesia.
This year’s assembly was organised by PSBNS and the Brunei Darussalam Association of Writers (Asterawani).
The annual event provides a medium for the exchange of views and thoughts on the development of literature and culture in each of the member countries, while encouraging participants to be more active through the Creative Writers Club (CWC).
It also aims to encourage more involvement and feedback from reading enthusiasts by way of the Forum Group Discussions for Readers’ Response (FGDRR) or the Readers’ Response Club (RRC).
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