June 19, 2022 - Brunei News Gazette

June 19, 2022

Vivid Sydney 2023 Dates and New Food Program Announced as the Lights Switch Off for 2022

Vivid Sydney 2022

SYDNEY, June 19, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — More than 2.2 million people attended Vivid Sydney 2022 before the lights were switched off at 11pm (AEST) on Saturday 18 June, delivering the biggest, brightest and most brilliant festival of creativity, innovation and technology in the event’s 12-year history.

Following 23 days of illuminating light artworks, music performances and thought-provoking talks and immersive workshops, festival organisers today provided a beacon of light for fans of Australia’s largest event, announcing the festival dates for 2023.

Vivid Sydney 2023 will take place from Friday 26 May to Saturday 17 June and will feature for the first-time dedicated food programming – Vivid Food – which will sit alongside Light, Music and Ideas.

Minister for Enterprise, Investment and Trade, Minister for Tourism and Sport and Minister for Western Sydney Stuart Ayres said Vivid Sydney continues to offer attendees new and fresh reasons to visit while turbocharging NSW’s visitor economy.

“Vivid Sydney provides a mid-year boon for restaurants, bars, cafes and retail in the central business district (CBD) and along the festival’s footprint. Participation figures for this year show that NSW has fallen back in love with Sydney,” Mr Ayres said.

“In 2022, more than 650,000 Vivid Sydney attendees dined out on the footprint. Feedback indicates this Vivid Sydney has delivered industry with patrons on par with the pre-pandemic festive seasons. It is this natural synergy between the festival and dining out that has led us to introduce Vivid Food, which will give chefs, producers, restaurateurs and event companies the opportunity to create festival food events, stimulating visitation to CBD restaurants and venues and promoting Sydney as a global dining destination.”

Festival Director Gill Minervini added: “I’m thrilled that my first program for Vivid Sydney has been received so well. There has been a real buzz in Sydney over the last 23 nights and it’s wonderful to see so many people back in the CBD enjoying the essence of this great city and what makes it authentically unique.

“Vivid Sydney has provided a much-needed injection to Australia’s creative, entertainment, hospitality and tourism industries and with planning for the 2023 festival well and truly underway, I have no doubt that we will deliver a dynamic, thought-provoking and inspirational line-up in 12 months’ time.”

To relive the magic of the biggest, brightest and boldest Vivid Sydney ever, an incredible FPV (First-Person-View) drone fly-through shot by Destination NSW has been released. Audiences can take in 2022’s thrilling 8km Light Walk, the longest in the history of the event, stretching from Circular Quay to Central Station.

Captured over three mornings, micro drones provide a real-life, 2.5-minute journey past key light artworks and 3D projections including Yarrkalpa – Hunting Ground 2021 on the Sydney Opera House Sails, Ken Done’s For Sydney with Love on Customs House, New York Sunday on the Museum of Contemporary Art Australia, Ephemeral Oceanic on the waters of Walsh Bay, and Sydney Infinity, the largest light and water show ever seen in Australia at Darling Harbour.

Vivid Sydney 2023 Expressions of Interest (EOI) for Light, Music, Ideas and Food will open on Saturday 18 June. Light and Cross Art Form EOIs will close on Monday 1 August with Ideas, Music and Food closing on Monday 19 September. The Vivid Sydney EOI outlines opportunities for artists, designers, creative industry professionals, equipment suppliers, architects, engineers, businesses, restaurants, event companies, chefs, producers and educational institutions to present their ideas, designs, concepts and interest for inclusion in the festival program.

To find out more about the EOIs go here.

For more information on Vivid Sydney go to www.vividsydney.com. Get social using @vividsydney #vividsydney. For all the latest information on Vivid Sydney 2023 sign up to receive MyVivid updates here.

Media contact:

Wayne Mitcham, Destination NSW – wayne@amio.nz

Related Images

Image 1: Vivid Sydney 2022

Credit: Destination NSW

Image 2: Earth Deities

Artist – Ramesh Nithiyendran (Australia) Image credit – Destination NSW

Image 3: New York Sunday

Artists – Helen Eager (Australia) / Julian Reinhold (Australia) / Rico Reinhold (Australia) Image credit – Destination NSW

Image 4: Temple

Artists – Leila Jeffreys (Australia) / Melvin J. Montalban (Australia) Image credit – Destination NSW

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June 19, 2022

Classical Music Performance

In conjunction with the Alliance Francaise of Brunei Darussalam's 35th Anniversary, with the cooperation of the Ambassador of France to the country, a Classical Music Performance was held on 18th June night. The function took place at the Empire Brunei in Jerudong.

Present was Pengiran Haji Mohammad Amirrizal bin Pengiran Haji Mahmud, Permanent Secretary for Administration, Finance and Estate at the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports. The Classical music performance was entertained by the French Composers in collaboration with Brunei Music Society. The Alliance Francaise of Brunei Darussalam was established to foster the French language and culture aside from promoting Brunei Darussalam to the world by able to participate in the international French language and Expression Competition. Also present was His Excellency Bernard Regnauld-Fabre, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of France to Brunei Darussalam.

Source: Radio Television Brunei

June 19, 2022

Candidate Voting and Selection Ceremony for Village Head

The Candidate Voting and Selection Ceremony for Village Head of Kampung Jaya Setia, Jaya Bakti and Burong Pingai Berakas, Mukim Berakas 'A' was held yesterday morning. The function took place at Amar Pahlawan Primary School in Kampung Jaya Setia, Perpindahan Berakas.

Awang Abdul Hafiz bin Haji Abdul Manan is the sole candidate for the election of the village head candidate. The results of the voting will be submitted to the Appointment, Discipline and Disciplinary Board of the Penghulu Mukim and Village Head, Ministry of Home Affairs.

Source: Radio Television Brunei

June 19, 2022

Awards and Certificates Presentation

The 'Curahan Ilmu' Programme plays an effective role in helping the children of underprivileged families attending tuition classes for free. This was proven when ten students of the programme obtained five A results in the Primary School Assessment examination, PSR for the year 2021.

Doctor Siti Norkhalbi binti Haji Wahsalfelah, Acting Permanent Secretary for Community and Culture at the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports underlined the matter during Doa Selamat Ceremony and Awards as well as Certificates Presentation for the programme yesterday afternoon. 55 students achieved excellent in PSR examination received the certificates. The programme organised by Community and Relations Bureau of Village Consultative Council of Panchor Mengkubau National Housing Scheme in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports as well as the Brunei Muara District Office, Ministry of Home Affairs.

Source: Radio Television Brunei

June 19, 2022

Visits to National Haj Pilgrims Accommodations

To take a closer look at the accommodation and facilities provided for the pilgrims of Brunei Darussalam, last Wednesday, the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Brunei Darussalam to Saudi Arabia paid a visit to the accommodation of the National Haj pilgrims in Medinah Al-Munawarah.

His Excellency Dato Seri Setia Awang Haji Yusoff bin Haji Ismail first made a visit to Front Taibah Hotel where Haj pilgrims under the Al-Hijrah Travel and Tours Sendiri Berhad package reside.

His Excellency then visited Shahd Al-Madinah Hotel, accommodation for pilgirms under the Straight Central Agencies Package.

The Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Brunei Darussalam to Saudi Arabia ended his visit to Dallah Taibah Hotel, accommodation for pilgirms under the Darussalam Holdings Sendirian Berhad. His Excellency has the opportunity to visit the temporary clinic for the haj pilgrims provided by the Brunei Darussalam Haj Pilgrims Management Office (Medical). His Excellency also visited the Brunei Darussalam Haj Pilgrims Management Office (Administration) and Darussalam Holdings Sendirian Berhad Office.

Source: Radio Television Brunei

June 19, 2022

Always Practise Health Care and Self-Defence

The Brunei Darussalam Haj congregants are advised to always practise health care and self-defence to the maximum, especially when entering crowded places. The matter was stated by His Excellency Dato Seri Setia Awang Haji Yusoff bin Haji Ismail, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Brunei Darussalam to Saudi Arabia in Riyadh during an interview while making a visit to recent Haj accommodation.

According to His Excellency, although we are living in a new normal, we must be careful specifically to the country's pilgrims whom must have self-defence, even if concessions need to be given and prevention is better than cure. His Excellency also advised to always look after their health, especially during this hot season and to always follow the advice given by the health officials.

Source: Radio Television Brunei

June 19, 2022

‘Maqasid Syariah’ Principle Workshop

Towards strengthening the implementation of Maqasid Syari'ah principles in management and administration system in Brunei Darussalam, the Ministry of Religious Affairs held the Maqasid Syari'ah Strengthening Workshop for the Ministry of Finance and Economy, 18th June.

The workshop was delivered by Doctor Haji Noralizam bin Haji Aliakbar, Dean of the Faculty of Syariah, Seri Begawan Religious Teachers University College, KUPU SB. Conducted by the Ministry of Religious Affairs through the Muraqib Unit, with the cooperation of the Human Resource Development Section, Human Resource Development and Corporate Affairs Division, Ministry of Finance and Economy, the workshop is hoped to be able to instil and strengthen the values of Rabbani among civil servants.

Source: Radio Television Brunei

June 19, 2022

Pelangi Awards

The Pelangi Awards is the Pelangi FM, Radio Television Brunei, RTB's appreciation and recognition to local artists active in the field of music, singers and songwriters. The 8th Pelangi Awards was held at the Jerudong Park Ampitheatre, 18th June night.

Present was Dr. Siti Norkhalbi binti Haji Wahsalfelah, Acting Permanent Secretary for Community and Culture at the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports. Eight categories were competed in the awards.

Source: Radio Television Brunei

June 19, 2022

Single Mothers Movement Association Visits

The Single Mothers Movement Association, PGIT, toured several places in the Temburong District to introduce and promote their existence to the society in the country.

Kampung Sibut Long House, Mukin Amo was among the focus of the visit, which aims to take a closer look at enterprises run by the Village Consultative Council. Established on 8 December 2021, the association now has over a hundred members nationwide. It aims to develop knowledge and skills among single mothers.

Source: Radio Television Brunei