Feb 15, 2012

Brunei - Mini flags given to 35,000 students



AS THE preparation for the 28th National Day celebration gains momentum, mini table flags were distributed to more than 35,000 students around the country yesterday.

Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports Pehin Orang Kaya Pekerma Laila Diraja Dato Seri Setia Hj Hazair Hj Abdullah officiated at the launching of the distribution at the Sungai Tali Primary School in Seria, Belait.

The launching ceremony yesterday took place at the Sungai Tali Primary School and proceeded at the nearby Pengiran Anak Puteri Rashidah Sa'adatul Bolkiah (PAPHRSB) Secondary School.

In a press release, the objective of the mini table flags distribution is to instil among the students a greater sense of patriotism and love for the national flag.

It further stated that the mini table flags are symbolic and evident of the nation's independence, which is an aspect of patriotism that students are expected to appreciate and honour.

The launching ceremony began with the hoisting of the national flag followed by the school choir's performance of the national anthem.

The minister gave a speech about the spirit of patriotism and its role in protecting the interests of the nation, religion and monarchy.

The principal of PAPHRSB Secondary School, Hjh Murni Abdullah, also gave a speech in her capacity as chairman of the ceremony.

She said that the school welcomes the mini table flags initiative as it fosters nationalism and cultivates a sense of self-belonging among the students.

"After reaching 28 years of independence, we would indeed like the younger generation to have a deeper understanding of the significance that our national flag holds in achieving independence," she said.

The principal added that the younger generation, "as the future leaders and pillars", must appreciate the nation's independence.

Also present to distribute 400 mini table flags to students from both schools with the CYS minister was the Ministry of Education's (MoE) Permanent Secretary Hj Mahrub Hj Murni alongside Belait District Officer Hj Haris Hj Othman.

Similar ceremonies organised by the MCYS in collaboration with the MoE and Ministry of Religious Affairs were carried out nationwide yesterday.

RABIATUL KAMIT
The Brunei Times



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