The Khat Calligraphy and Jawi writing workshops are among the programs organized in conjunction with the Brunei Mid -Year Conference and Exhibition, MYCE. The workshop was organized by the Brunei History Center in collaboration with the Language and Literature Bureau.
40 participants comprising government officials and staff, students of higher learning institutions as well as individuals participated in the one-day workshop which were conducted by two skilled instructors in the field of calligraphy and Jawi spelling.
The one-day workshop included the systematic writing and Jawi spelling by sharing basic methods using syllables. Apart from educating and exposing the younger generation and youths on the history and language through the art of Islamic calligraphy, the workshop also aimed to support the Malay Islamic Monarchy concept by instilling and strengthening the feelings of love and loyalty to the Monarch, religion, race and nation.
Source: Radio Television Brunei