Banquet marks royal birthday in Brunei
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah and Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Hajah Saleha graced a banquet at Istana Nurul Iman on July 26 in conjunction with His Majesty's 79th birthday celebration.
The royal banquet was preceded by the singing of the national anthem and recitation of Doa Selamat by State Mufti Pehin Datuk Seri Maharaja Datuk Paduka Seri Setia (Dr) Ustaz Awang Abdul Aziz Juned.
Guests in traditional Malay costume and formal attire dined on various dishes while bands from the Royal Brunei Armed Forces, Royal Brunei Police Force, Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports, and Brunei Youth Symphony performed at the venue.
The royal banquet concluded with a display of fireworks. - Borneo Bulletin/ANN
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