| Azaraimy HH |
AROUND 8,000 residents of Tutong District stood waiting in mild rainy weather yesterday, at the field of the Tutong Civic Centre Complex, to welcome 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.
The event was the annual Junjung Ziarah and get-together with citizens and residents, in conjunction with His Majesty’s 70th birthday celebrations.
His Majesty arrived in Tutong District by helicopter, upon which the monarch and several members of the royal family proceeded to the Tutong Civic Centre Complex in a motorcade.
Accompanying His Majesty were His Royal Highness Prince Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah, the Crown Prince and Senior Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office; His Royal Highness Prince Mohamed Bolkiah; His Royal Highness Prince Haji Sufri Bolkiah, His Royal Highness Prince Haji Jefri Bolkiah; His Royal Highness Prince ‘Abdul Malik; and His Royal Highness Prince ‘Abdul Mateen.
The arrivals of His Majesty and members of the royal family was greeted by Pehin Orang Kaya Seri Kerna Dato Seri Setia (Dr) Haji Awang Abu Bakar bin Haji Apong, Minister of Home Affairs, who is also the Chairman of the National Executive Committee for His Majesty 70th birthday celebrations.
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, being greeted by citizens and residents of Tutong District. – PHOTOS: BAHYIAH BAKIR
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; His Royal Highness Prince Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah, the Crown Prince and Senior Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office; His Royal Highness Prince Mohamed Bolkiah; His Royal Highness Prince Haji Sufri Bolkiah, His Royal Highness Prince Haji Jefri Bolkiah; His Royal Highness Prince ‘Abdul Malik; and His Royal High-ness Prince ‘Abdul Mateen during the event. – INFOFOTO
His Royal Highness Prince Mohamed Bolkiah and His Royal Highness Prince Haji Jefri Bolkiah at the Junjung Ziarah
His Royal Highness Prince ‘Abdul Malik being greeted at the get-together in Tutong District
His Royal Highness Prince ‘Abdul Mateen in a group photo
The festivities commenced with the singing of the national anthem, followed by three loud cries of “Daulat Kebawah Duli Tuan Patik!” (Long Live His Majesty). This was then followed with a pledge of loyalty read by Haji Adnan bin Haji Adam, the Acting Tutong District Officer.
In his speech, the Acting Tutong District Officer expressed gratitude for His Majesty’s visit to Tutong District, which is a much-anticipated occasion for the residents of Tutong District to meet His Majesty the Sultan in person.
His Majesty and members of the royal family were then ushered to the royal dais watch a special performance which carried the theme of “Raja Perkasa, Negara Berjaya, Rakyat Sejahtera”.
Around 460 participants took to the field for the special performance, including the various ethnic groups of Tutong District, and secondary school students.
The 15-minute performance, which was divided into four segments, flowed smoothly around the concept of religious values to reflect the elevation of the Islamic faith to a stately position in Brunei Darussalam, by His Majesty the Sultan.
After going around the field to greet thousands of people, of whom some took the opportunity to present “Pesembah” (royal gifts) and take photos, His Majesty then proceeded to the Civic Complex for a short rest and for a cake-cutting ceremony.
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