| Daniel Lim |
A CULTURAL showcase night was held at Tudong Saji, Kuala Belait on July 22 as part 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 72nd birthday celebration.
The event was organised by the Wushu Federation, Belait branch, in collaboration with the Belait District Office, Youth and Sports Department Belait branch, Mukim Seria Consultative Council, and Village Consultative Council of Kampong Lorong Tiga Selatan Seria.
It showcased traditional performances from varying cultures, and highlighted skills and talents of the participants, most of whom are residents of Belait District.
Present at the event were Penghulu of Mukim Seria Haji Jamail bin Haji Linap; Village Head of STKRJ LorongTiga Selatan Seria Haji Saidin bin Haji Ibrahim; and Chairman of the Chinese Chamber of Commerce of the Belait District Loo Soon Nin.
Also present were members from associations, communities and agencies in the district involved in the performances.
Students from Chung Ching Middle School, Seria performed Wushu, Taichi, and 24 Seasons Chinese drums, while Brunei Darussalam Seni Warisan Pelangi Association (PSWPBD) showcased Silat performances.
Local talent Sharifah binti Abdul Rahman belted a few songs, and students from Chung Liang School, Sungai Liang performed a Lion Dance. There were also cultural performances from the Puak Dusun and Sarawak communities.
The performances were met with fervour and admiration from the attendees and visitors.
The committee involved in organising the showcase expressed hope in continuing to conduct similar events to enliven the atmosphere of the district, and highlight efforts to keep the cultural and traditional performances alive.
The performances in the district are also slated to continue every night until July 31.