Royalty grace 20th National Youth Day celebration in Brunei
Themed 'Belia Siaga Masa Depan', the celebration was graced by His Majesty Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam.
Upon arrival, the Ruler was greeted by Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports Datuk Seri Setia Awang Nazmi Awang Mohamad, as the Chairman of the celebration's executive committee and Deputy Minister (Civil Service Governance) at the Prime Minister's Office Datuk Seri Paduka Mohd Riza Datuk Paduka Mohd Yunos, as the celebration's Deputy Chairman.
His Majesty was accompanied by His Royal Highness Prince Al-Muhtadee Billah, the Crown Prince and Senior Minister at the Prime Minister's Office, His Royal Highness Prince 'Abdul Malik and His Royal Highness Prince Jefri Bolkiah.
The ceremony commenced with the recitation of Surah Al-Fatihah and Doa Selamat, led by State Mufti Pehin Datu Seri Maharaja Datuk Paduka Seri Setia (Dr) Ustaz Awang Abdul Aziz Juned.
The event saw the monarch deliver a titah, followed by the reading of the Youth Pledge by 100 achieving youth including four special individuals, led by second year student at Universiti Islam Sultan Sharif Ali (UNISSA) Ahmad Danieel Abdul Haniff.
A video clip showing the roles of youth in achieving Brunei Vision 2035 was showcased, followed by a youth performance which translated gratitude and loyalty of the youth generation to the monarch, aside from symbol of unity and patriotic spirit in praying for blessings, peace and prosperity of the nation.
The culmination of the HBK20 celebration was the announcement and presentation of the National Youth Day Awards.
Prior to leaving the ceremony, Sultan Hassanal and other members of the royal family consented to visit and tour the Youth Day Exhibition showcased at the lobby area and also consented to launch BizBelia.
The Ruler also consented to sign the commemorative parchment and received a pesambah. - Borneo Bulletin/ANN
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