Every Brunei children’s traditional songs has a great impact on the lives of the community, especially the children. The Permanent Secretary for Community at the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports stated this during the Brunei Malay Cultural Arts and Literature Festival for Brunei Traditional Children’s Singing: Sketch Competition. The event was held yesterday morning at the Language and Literature Bureau in Berakas.
According to Dayang Hajah Nor Ashikin binti Haji Johari, children’s traditional songs need to be perpetuated and preserved as it is a valuable treasure. Five groups comprising students from secondary schools and higher education institutions participated in the competition organised by the Language and Literature Bureau. The ‘Eka Sukma’ Group from Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Hajah Saleha Girls Arabic Religious Secondary School emerged champion of the competition with a sketch titled “Saloi Oh Saloi”. Also present was Doctor Siti Norkhalbi binti Haji Wahsalfelah, Deputy Permanent Secretary for Culture at the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports.
Source: Radio Television Brunei