BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN — Brunei is set to celebrate the 78th birthday of His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah with a month-long national flag hoisting from July 1 to July 31, 2024. This nationwide observance involves citizens and residents displaying the national flag at homes, buildings, and business premises.
According to Radio Television Brunei, decorative lights are also to be installed at both government and private buildings throughout the month. Individuals who have been bestowed with titles, including Pengirans, are required to hoist their respective flags. The general public is encouraged to participate by displaying the national flag, underscoring a collective expression of loyalty and celebration across the Sultanate.
This display of national pride is a traditional part of the Sultan’s birthday celebrations, reflecting the unity and reverence for the leadership in Brunei Darussalam.