Brunei Awash With Flags, Patriotism
Bru Direct Sunday 13th February, 2011
Brunei-Muara/Belait/ Tutong - More than 900 Bruneians comprising youths, government, non-government organisations (NGOs) came together in the name of patriotism yesterday, when they soared the national flag high from their cars, motorcycles and even bicycles from Belait and Temburong to the capital. The various groups, which took off from Belait and Temburong at 7am, passed through Tutong and Brunei-Muara and ended their journey at the Hassanal Bolkiah National Stadium in Berakas around 2pm. Organised by the Department of Youth and Sports, Co-Deputy Chairman of "Flag March Patriotic Programme" Hjh Normaslina Hj Sulaiman told The Brunei Times the programme was organised to commemorate the Sultanate's 27th National Day, adding it was their first time coming up with such an event. "What we...
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