The 26th National Day of Brunei
HAPPY 26th NATIONAL DAY!SELAMAT HARI KEBANGSAAN KE-26!
Finally, the National Day has come. It’s the 23rd February 2010, the 26th Independence Day of Brunei Darussalam. As like every year on this particular day, Bruneians from all walks of life get together with one aim: To show their patriotism for the country they love, Brunei. This year is no different, students and teachers from various schools, officers and staff from different ministries, and other government officials also other citizens gathered today to celebrate this important occasion. As a tradition, the National Day this year was held at the Taman Sir Omar Ali Saifuddien at the capital.
Although it was raining half of the morning, participants’ patriotism did not falter. As they said, the show must go on. Partakers lined up under the rain and some were practicing their marching to perfection. Primary school students also lined up on sidewalks to wave their flags to welcome the His Majesty, the Sultan and the royal family’s arrival. As the public too did not want to miss this memorable day, some were standing outside of the Taman SOAS and cheering on the participants.
With this year’s theme, Negaraku Brunei Darussalam, about 7000 participants from over 100 aggregations, marched confidently in front of His Majesty, the Sultan dan Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam and members of the royal family. Pusat Tingkatan Enam Katok was the 47th group to have this privilege to march and show their devotion. (A/N: Even though the tiles were slippery, thank heavens, none of us slipped.
The event was wonderful and festive. The parade went well and everything was joyous. You can see smiles everywhere you look. No matter what age, you can see how patriotic Bruneians are. Brunei is such a peaceful country and the residents are considered fortunate to be living in this blessed nation.
It was a really memorable opportunity to partake in this fantastic celebration.
Thank you to all the MPPs, MPIs & prefects and the teachers who participated today and for representing PTEK well today.Practices for the 26th National Day
With the day of the National Day looming ahead, different sectors around Brunei, private & government, have been anticipating this day to be able to march in front of His Majesty and to show their patriotism. The student council, the MPPs, MPIs & prefects, has been chosen to represent PTEK along with some teachers.
At the beginning, practices were held at the PTEK’s Arena (on the track & field). Practices were guided by officers from the Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF). Marching practices went on for 3 days at PTEK grounds, including one non-school day.
Until recently, marching practices are being held at the Taman Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien in Bandar. PTEK is the 47th body from the line-up, with PTEK behind PTE Meragang and in front of, SOAS College.
