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MALAYSIA-BRUNEI CULTURAL TIES SOAR TO GREATER HEIGHTS
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysia-Brunei cultural ties soar to a
greater height this week through the "Titian Budaya Malaysia-Brunei" programme
which showcased the unique customs and traditions of the peoples of both
countries.
The programme, which culminated into a Gala Night here Saturday night, also
provided an aveune for both sides to discuss ways to widen cooperation and
collaboration, such as carrying out joint training in the field of arts and
culture as well as in exchange of reading materials between libraries, among
others.
Information Communication and Culture Minister Dr Rais Yatim and Brunei's
Culture, Youth and Sports Minister Awang Hazair Abdullah expressed satisfaction
over the three-day programme which started on Thursday.
Information Communication and Culture Ministry Deputy Secretary-General Mohammed
Mohd Daud said both ministers also agreed to explore a wider cooperation under
the auspices of the programme.
"The newest area of cooperation identified under the programme is in the field
of research covering cultural performances, craft and the Malay customs in
Malaysia and Brunei," he told Bernama when contacted.
Mohammed said the research collaboration would start as soon as possible while
existing programmes would go on as usual.
Both sides also agreed to enhance ties through the exchange of documentaries
between Radio Television Malaysia and Radio Television Brunei, he said.
The close ties will continue to be nurtured and reinforced with Malaysia's turn
to visit Brunei through the programme two years from now.
Malaysia is committed to enhancing cultural ties with Brunei as reflected in the
statement by Dr Rais during his meeting with Awang Hazair on Thursday where he
expressed his wish for the ties to be further expanded.
Awang Hazair also felt that cultural exchange would help propel relations
between both countries, saying it could also provide an avenue for the younger
generation to promote each other's traditions.
"It is important for them to know about their cultural roots to strengthen the
nation building process," he said.
The Titian Budaya (cultural bridge) programme was first held in 2006 in Brunei
and the reciprocal programme, with Brunei cultural delegation and troupe
visiting Malaysia, took place here from Thursday.
It showcased cultural performances from Brunei (60 per cent) and Malaysia (40
per cent).
Various programmes were also held during the three-day event, with the Gala
Night at Istana Budaya being the grand finale.
In his speech at the opening the Gala Night, Rais stressed the importance of
continuing with the research collaboration on Malay customs and traditions in
both countries.
This would ensure continuity of both countries' culture and tradition in the
context of Asean Community and in finding common features in the monarchy
systems of both countries, he said.
The three-day event showcased colourful and vibrant performances featuring,
among others, Brunei traditional wedding show and a medley of Brunei dances
"Samalindang" and "Adun Ku Bima".
Malaysia was represented by artistes among them Andre Goh, Jamal Abdillah and
David Arumugam.
On the sidelines was an exhibition showcasing numerous aspects of Bruneian
cultures.
The Titian Budaya Malaysia-Brunei event here was indeed a celebration of the
close cultural ties as well as the rich traditions of the peoples of both
countries.
greater height this week through the "Titian Budaya Malaysia-Brunei" programme
which showcased the unique customs and traditions of the peoples of both
countries.
The programme, which culminated into a Gala Night here Saturday night, also
provided an aveune for both sides to discuss ways to widen cooperation and
collaboration, such as carrying out joint training in the field of arts and
culture as well as in exchange of reading materials between libraries, among
others.
Information Communication and Culture Minister Dr Rais Yatim and Brunei's
Culture, Youth and Sports Minister Awang Hazair Abdullah expressed satisfaction
over the three-day programme which started on Thursday.
Information Communication and Culture Ministry Deputy Secretary-General Mohammed
Mohd Daud said both ministers also agreed to explore a wider cooperation under
the auspices of the programme.
"The newest area of cooperation identified under the programme is in the field
of research covering cultural performances, craft and the Malay customs in
Malaysia and Brunei," he told Bernama when contacted.
Mohammed said the research collaboration would start as soon as possible while
existing programmes would go on as usual.
Both sides also agreed to enhance ties through the exchange of documentaries
between Radio Television Malaysia and Radio Television Brunei, he said.
The close ties will continue to be nurtured and reinforced with Malaysia's turn
to visit Brunei through the programme two years from now.
Malaysia is committed to enhancing cultural ties with Brunei as reflected in the
statement by Dr Rais during his meeting with Awang Hazair on Thursday where he
expressed his wish for the ties to be further expanded.
Awang Hazair also felt that cultural exchange would help propel relations
between both countries, saying it could also provide an avenue for the younger
generation to promote each other's traditions.
"It is important for them to know about their cultural roots to strengthen the
nation building process," he said.
The Titian Budaya (cultural bridge) programme was first held in 2006 in Brunei
and the reciprocal programme, with Brunei cultural delegation and troupe
visiting Malaysia, took place here from Thursday.
It showcased cultural performances from Brunei (60 per cent) and Malaysia (40
per cent).
Various programmes were also held during the three-day event, with the Gala
Night at Istana Budaya being the grand finale.
In his speech at the opening the Gala Night, Rais stressed the importance of
continuing with the research collaboration on Malay customs and traditions in
both countries.
This would ensure continuity of both countries' culture and tradition in the
context of Asean Community and in finding common features in the monarchy
systems of both countries, he said.
The three-day event showcased colourful and vibrant performances featuring,
among others, Brunei traditional wedding show and a medley of Brunei dances
"Samalindang" and "Adun Ku Bima".
Malaysia was represented by artistes among them Andre Goh, Jamal Abdillah and
David Arumugam.
On the sidelines was an exhibition showcasing numerous aspects of Bruneian
cultures.
The Titian Budaya Malaysia-Brunei event here was indeed a celebration of the
close cultural ties as well as the rich traditions of the peoples of both
countries.
