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Issue 01<br />

29 Jamadilawal 1432H | 3 rd May 2011M<br />

A News Update From Brunei Darussalam International Tattoo (BIT) 2011<br />

2011<br />

BIT<br />

Shaping Up<br />

RBAF<br />

Commander’s<br />

Performance<br />

Preview<br />

Get Your<br />

Tickets<br />

NOW


Issue 1 | 29 Jamadilawal 1432H | 3 rd May 2011M<br />

Welcome to BIT 2011<br />

Assalamualaikum Warahmatullahi<br />

Wabarakatuh and Greetings,<br />

All praise be to Allah, the Lord <strong>of</strong> the<br />

Worlds. Peace and blessings <strong>of</strong> Allah be<br />

upon our Prophet Muhammad and on his<br />

family and companions, and all those who<br />

follow him in righteousness.<br />

Time is rapidly encroaching with less than<br />

a month left in the countdown to the<br />

BIT 2011. As tickets are now being sold,<br />

preparations in terms <strong>of</strong> performances<br />

and the setup <strong>of</strong> the Indoor Stadium at<br />

the Hassanal Bolkiah Sports Complex<br />

are well underway, we are just as excited<br />

as you are in the anticipation for the<br />

performances that will be presented by<br />

participating countries. A salute goes<br />

to the Royal Brunei Armed Forces for<br />

the celebration <strong>of</strong> its 50th Anniversary<br />

<strong>of</strong> its establishment. We are especially<br />

proud to present bands and performances<br />

from Brunei Darussalam, Australia, the<br />

People’s Republic <strong>of</strong> China, the Republic <strong>of</strong><br />

2<br />

Indonesia, Malaysia, the Islamic Republic<br />

<strong>of</strong> Pakistan, the Republic <strong>of</strong> Philippines,<br />

the Republic <strong>of</strong> Singapore, the Kingdom<br />

<strong>of</strong> Thailand, the United Kingdom, and the<br />

United States <strong>of</strong> America.<br />

The BIT 2011, <strong>of</strong>fers an exciting<br />

spectacular pageantry and stirring family<br />

entertainment, while also providing a<br />

unique opportunity for our local bands<br />

to showcase their talents and tradition.<br />

The participation <strong>of</strong> bands from other<br />

countries aims to enhance the connection<br />

<strong>of</strong> our local bands to the international<br />

community as it honours the virtues <strong>of</strong><br />

military service in general and the tradition<br />

that represents the highest accountability<br />

and commitment <strong>of</strong> a citizen to their<br />

community at home and across the world<br />

for many years to come.<br />

Of course, it would be impossible to present<br />

the BIT 2011 without the generosity <strong>of</strong><br />

our <strong>of</strong>ficial partners, corporate sponsors,<br />

individual donors and volunteers. We are<br />

most grateful for their support.<br />

We hope you enjoy the BIT 2011, and<br />

look forward to seeing you in this year’s<br />

performance.<br />

With strength and guidance from Allah,<br />

may peace and blessing and prosperity be<br />

upon all <strong>of</strong> us.<br />

Colonel (U) Hj J<strong>of</strong>ri bin Hj Abdullah<br />

Chairman <strong>of</strong> the<br />

Brunei Darussalam<br />

International Tattoo 2011<br />

Organising Comittee<br />

Official Venue:<br />

Indoor Stadium, Hassanal Bolkiah Sports Indoor Stadium, Hassanal Bolkiah Sports Complex<br />

Official Broadband Provider:<br />

BIT 2011 Mission<br />

“To produce a world class international event honouring the Royal Brunei Armed Forces 50th year<br />

<strong>of</strong> establishment, showcasing a family oriented, international, cultural and musical performances,<br />

while at the same time forging existing relationships to further strengthen international defence<br />

relations with other nations.”<br />

Official Photographer:<br />

Sponsors<br />

Official Broadcast Partner:<br />

Official Mobile Service Partner:<br />

Royal Brunei Catering Sdn Bhd, Royal Brunei Technical Services, Sri Sentosa Sdn Bhd,<br />

AgustaWestland (A Finmeccanica Company), Metrobina & Partners Sdn Bhd, Selex Galileo (A<br />

Finmeccanica Company), LS & A Sdn Bhd, QAF Transport Sdn Bhd, G.H.K Motor Sdn Bhd, Glamco<br />

Aviation (B) Sdn Bhd, Interhouse Company, ASD Engineering Sdn Bhd, DYHME Construction &<br />

Trading Sdn Bhd, Nur Zafirah Engineering Sdn Bhd, Oil Industrial Services Sdn Bhd, Syarikat<br />

Sarunai, Dandy Jaya Sdn Bhd, Aziz Latif Company Sdn Bhd, Jati Transport Sdn Bhd, Samakday<br />

Woksyop Sdn Bhd, Piper Aircraft Asia Sdn Bhd, Armada Properties Sdn Bhd, ATH Niagabena Sdn<br />

Bhd, Hiew H.Y. Construction Sdn Bhd, HZ & Associates, Matsucon Sdn Bhd, Megamas Training<br />

Company Sdn Bhd, Menara Electrical & Engineering Sdn Bhd, Walltique Sdn Bhd, Timbertech Sdn<br />

Bhd, Altco Jaya Sdn Bhd, AES Engineering Sdn Bhd, Goo Brothers Electrical Engineering Sdn Bhd,<br />

Inmec Consortium Sdn Bhd, Tendrill Co., Bina Wan Construction Sdn Bhd, HSE Engineering Sdn<br />

Bhd, IBIC Sdn Bhd (Sehat Co) , Superwater Marketing Sdn Bhd, Itis Wescot Technology SDN BHD,<br />

Hua Ho Dept Store, Sim Kim Huat Trading Co.Sdn.Bhd, Ideal Multifeed farm (B) Sdn Bhd, Sin Kiew<br />

Hin, Khoon Fen Company, Triple Star Enterprise, Audley Insurance Company Sdn Bhd, Ing Seng<br />

Trading & Printing, Abbasly Marketing Sdn Bhd, Muhammad Zeany Sdn Bhd, HAD Technologies,<br />

Bee Seng Shipping Co., Yusada IAL sdn Bhd, Unicorp Sdn Bhd, ESC Engineering Sdn Bhd,<br />

Superwater Marketing Sdn Bhd, PDS Abbatoir Sdn Bhd, Double Star General Contractor, L.K.H<br />

(B) Sdn Bhd, Maju Jaya Sdn Bhd, Nazrul Sdn Bhd, The Rizqun International Hotel, Orchid Garden<br />

Hotel, The Centre Point Hotel, Times Hotel, Beaver Engineering Sdn Bhd, Chow Sing Enterprise<br />

Sdn Bhd, Zulkader & Company, Sin Hip Huat Co., Maya Design Sdn Bhd, Unitek Company, A.B.M.S.<br />

Sdn Bhd, Aeby Sdn Bhd, Zimra Sdn Bhd, Jackhan Sdn Bhd, Sec Mashibah Sdn Bhd, Harbour Link<br />

Line (B) Sdn Bhd<br />

Issue 1 | 29 Jamadilawal 1432H | 3 rd May 2011M<br />

Cover Page<br />

The Grand Finale <strong>of</strong> the BIT 2006<br />

held at the Stadium Negara<br />

Hassanal Bolkiah<br />

TABLE OF CONTENTS<br />

02 Chairman’s Message<br />

03 BIT 2011 Mission,<br />

Official Partners and Sponsors<br />

04 Fast Facts<br />

05 Shaping Up BIT 2011<br />

06 Locations <strong>of</strong> Ticket Booth<br />

08 <strong>Participating</strong> <strong>Countries</strong><br />

09 Promotion Day<br />

10 A Memorable Experience<br />

for BIT 2011 Participants<br />

11 RBAF Commander’s<br />

Performance Preview<br />

BIT 2011 Editorial<br />

Chief Editors<br />

Lt Col (L) Rahaimi bin Hj Abd Karim<br />

Maj (U) Schufin bin Hj Brahim<br />

Siti Zahira binti Hj Abu Bakar, Acting SPRO<br />

Editors<br />

Lt (U) Dk Roslina binti Pg Abdul Razak<br />

Reporters<br />

Lt (U) Dk Roslina binti Pg Abdul Razak<br />

Khairunnisa binti Hj Ibrahim<br />

Hjh Nuradilah binti Hj Md Affend<br />

Mohd Kamarredzwan bin Kamarudin<br />

Design & Printing<br />

Brunei Press<br />

Commercial Printing and Services<br />

Photographers<br />

Brunei Photographic Society<br />

For any enquiries feel free<br />

to contact or visit us at:<br />

BIT 2011<br />

Marketing Comittee<br />

Indoor Stadium,<br />

Hassanal Bolkiah Sports Complex<br />

Kg. Anggerek Desa<br />

Bandar Seri Begawan<br />

Brunei Muara BB3713<br />

Negara Brunei Darussalam<br />

Phone: +673 238 0064, +673 2383 416-9<br />

Website: www.mindef.gov.bn/tattoo2011<br />

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Fast acts<br />

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What is a Military Tattoo?<br />

By: Adilah Affendi<br />

A MILITARY tattoo originally meant a<br />

drum performance carried out by a military<br />

band. The word ‘tattoo’ has its origins<br />

from the use <strong>of</strong> the Dutch words, ‘tap toe’.<br />

Through time, the words evolved to ‘taptoo’<br />

(taptoo) then into the word ‘tattoo’.<br />

Its use dates back to the 17th century<br />

when the British were fighting in Belgium<br />

and the Netherlands which are commonly<br />

known as the Low <strong>Countries</strong>. It was a<br />

routine back then, that every evening<br />

drummers from garrisons were ordered<br />

to play in the nearby towns starting from<br />

2130H (9:30pm) to the curfew time at<br />

2200H (10:00pm). This routine, known as<br />

‘doe den tap toe’ which is Dutch for ‘turn<br />

<strong>of</strong>f the taps’ serves to remind the soldiers<br />

to return to the barracks. This procedure<br />

literally served as a command for soldiers<br />

to return home for the night.<br />

As time passed, these tattoos were<br />

treated more and more as a show, where<br />

throughout the years, other performances<br />

and displays were included. In many<br />

occasions, shows were organized with the<br />

aid <strong>of</strong> various lighting effects including<br />

the use <strong>of</strong> floodlights and firework<br />

displays. Today, tattoos are treated as<br />

big events, where military bands from<br />

different countries would take part in an<br />

International Tattoo.<br />

What is the Brunei Darussalam International Tattoo?<br />

NOT missing out on this special military<br />

tradition, Brunei Darussalam had her<br />

first ever military tattoo about 4 years<br />

after the establishment <strong>of</strong> the Royal<br />

Brunei Malay Regiment (RBMR) on the<br />

28th <strong>of</strong> August 1965. The tattoo was<br />

held at the Padang Arena, Seria in Kuala<br />

Belait and involved military band displays,<br />

assault courses, gymnastics and mass<br />

aerobic dance performances. One <strong>of</strong> the<br />

most captivating performances then was<br />

the pipes, drums and bugles <strong>of</strong> the 2nd<br />

Battalion, the 6th Queen Elizabeth’s Own<br />

Gurkha Rifles, based in Seria who played<br />

Over the Sea to Skye and Scotland the<br />

Bravo. Also not forgetting the astounding<br />

fire drill performance and assault course<br />

race specially performed by the RBMR’s ‘C’<br />

Company.<br />

A second tattoo was held in May 1970, in<br />

conjunction with RBMR’s 9th anniversary,<br />

dubbed ‘Tattoo – Lampu Suloh’. It was<br />

held in 3 consecutive evenings and was<br />

graced by the presence <strong>of</strong> the late father<br />

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Source: www.worldmilitarybands.com<br />

<strong>of</strong> His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-<br />

Pertuan <strong>of</strong> Brunei Darussalam, Al-Marhum<br />

Sultan Haji Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien Sa’adul<br />

Khairi Waddien along with members <strong>of</strong><br />

the Royal Family. In the same year, the<br />

RBMR military band was also involved in<br />

an international regimental event called<br />

the Royal Tournament at Earls Court,<br />

London in United Kingdom, as shown in<br />

the pictures below.<br />

Brunei Darussalam saw another military<br />

tattoo in 1977 in the Tutong District,<br />

but it was in the year 1992, that Brunei<br />

Darussalam’s military tattoo was held<br />

at an international level. Conducted at<br />

Hassanal Bolkiah National Stadium it saw<br />

participation <strong>of</strong> military bands from ASEAN<br />

countries including the Royal Guard from<br />

the Sultanate <strong>of</strong> Oman. Fourteen years<br />

later in 2006, an international tattoo<br />

was again held at the same venue in<br />

conjunction with His Majesty, Sultan Haji<br />

Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah,<br />

the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan <strong>of</strong> Brunei<br />

Darussalam’s 60th Birthday Celebrations.<br />

This special tattoo was recorded in the<br />

Guinness Book <strong>of</strong> World Records, for the<br />

most participating countries held in a<br />

military tattoo with 13 countries taking<br />

part comprising <strong>of</strong> 1290 performers and<br />

<strong>of</strong>ficials altogether.<br />

This year, the Brunei Darussalam<br />

International Tattoo 2011 (BIT 2011) will be<br />

held from the 31st <strong>of</strong> May to the 2nd <strong>of</strong><br />

June 2011 at the Indoor Stadium, Hassanal<br />

Bolkiah Sports Complex to commemorate<br />

the RBAF’s 50th Anniversary or its<br />

Golden Jubilee. The BIT 2011 promises<br />

the audience spectacular and beautiful<br />

performances from Brunei Darussalam,<br />

Australia, the People’s Republic <strong>of</strong> China,<br />

the Republic <strong>of</strong> Indonesia, Malaysia,<br />

the Islamic Republic <strong>of</strong> Pakistan, the<br />

Republic <strong>of</strong> Philippines, the Republic <strong>of</strong><br />

Singapore, the Kingdom <strong>of</strong> Thailand, the<br />

United Kingdom and the United States <strong>of</strong><br />

America.<br />

SHAPING UP BIT 2011<br />

THE famous Brunei Darussalam<br />

International Tattoo (BIT) is coming to<br />

town again this year and this time as<br />

a commemoration <strong>of</strong> the Royal Brunei<br />

Armed Forces Golden Jubilee. Held from<br />

31 May till 2nd June 2011, it will promise<br />

a myriad <strong>of</strong> musical and military stunts<br />

from 11 participating countries. Taking<br />

part are military bands from Australia, the<br />

People’s Republic <strong>of</strong> China, the Republic <strong>of</strong><br />

Indonesia, Malaysia, the Islamic Republic<br />

<strong>of</strong> Pakistan, the Republic <strong>of</strong> Philippines,<br />

the Republic <strong>of</strong> Singapore, the Kingdom<br />

<strong>of</strong> Thailand, the United Kingdom and the<br />

United States <strong>of</strong> America which will be led<br />

by the host nation Brunei Darussalam.<br />

The committee has called the Indoor<br />

Stadium Hassanal Bolkiah Sports<br />

Complex, the venue for BIT 2011, their<br />

temporary home since early February<br />

this year and has been working day and<br />

By: Redzwan Kamaruddin<br />

night to ensure the spectacular event<br />

goes unspoiled. Meetings, rehearsals and<br />

previews became daily routine for both the<br />

organizing committee and performers.<br />

The performers, whom have received<br />

positive comments and word <strong>of</strong> motivation<br />

during these previews, have worked<br />

tirelessly and effortlessly during the past<br />

few months to ensure the perfection <strong>of</strong><br />

BIT 2011.<br />

A Promotion Day for BIT 2011 was also<br />

held on 19th April 2011 solely for BIT<br />

supporters and contributors. The warm<br />

hospitality from the BIT 2011 Committee<br />

included a special speech by the BIT 2011<br />

Chairman Col (U) Hj J<strong>of</strong>ri bin Hj Abdullah<br />

and a sneak video clip preview <strong>of</strong> BIT 2011<br />

preparations. The event was organized<br />

for the supporters and contributors as<br />

a token <strong>of</strong> appreciation from the BIT<br />

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Organizing Committee for their generous<br />

contributions to the event.<br />

Not content with merely overseeing<br />

the military aspects <strong>of</strong> the tattoo, the<br />

cultural portion <strong>of</strong> the main event was<br />

also given an equal interest. On 21st<br />

April 2011, <strong>of</strong>ficials from the BIT 2011<br />

Organizing Committee and the <strong>Ministry</strong><br />

<strong>of</strong> Culture, Youth and Sports attended a<br />

Cultural Performance Preview at the Royal<br />

Berkshire Hall, Jerudong Park Polo Club in<br />

preparation for the Welcoming Reception<br />

that is to be held on the 27th May 2011.<br />

All these preparations are activities that<br />

have been going on behind the scenes,<br />

in ensuring that BIT 2011 surpasses both<br />

spectators’ and participants’ expectation’s<br />

through their articulations <strong>of</strong> a rewarding,<br />

fun, memorable and exhilarating<br />

experience.<br />

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Where to get the BIT 2011<br />

Tickets?<br />

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TelBru Headquarters<br />

Jalan McKerron, Belait KA1131<br />

Tel: +673 3335353<br />

(Mon – Sat: 8.00am – 4.30pm)<br />

Kuala Belait Care Centre<br />

Unit 7, Ground Floor, Jalan Pretty,<br />

Kuala Belait KA1131<br />

Tel: +673 3347110<br />

(Mon, Wed-Sun: 9.30am – 5.00pm,<br />

Tue: Closed)<br />

Type <strong>of</strong> Tickets<br />

Show 1<br />

Show 5<br />

Tutong Care Centre<br />

Unit 2, Ground Floor Bangunan , YHH<br />

No.151, Lot 4358z, Kg Petani, Pekan<br />

Tutong, Tutong TA1341<br />

Tel: +673 4220300<br />

(Mon-Sun: 9.00am – 5.00pm)<br />

Note: Sunday open on 1 st and<br />

4 th week <strong>of</strong> the month<br />

TelBru Headquarters<br />

Jalan Bukit Bendera,<br />

Tutong TA1314<br />

Tel: +673 4221 001/900<br />

(Mon – Fri: 8.00am – 4.30pm)<br />

Show 2<br />

Show 3<br />

Show 4<br />

* All TelBru counters are closed on Friday for<br />

Friday Prayers from 11:30am – 2:15pm<br />

Kadai TelBru – Tanjong Bunut Place<br />

Unit No. 8, Block C, Ground Floor,<br />

Tanjong Bunut Place,<br />

Kg Tanjong Bunut, Mukim Kilanas<br />

Tel: +673 2676999<br />

(Mon – Fri: 8.00am – 4.30pm,<br />

Sat: 8.00am – 3.30pm)<br />

Main Entrance, Indoor Stadium, Hassanal<br />

Bolkiah Sports Complex<br />

(Mon – Fri: 08.00am – 4:30pm,<br />

Sat: 08.00am – 11.30am)<br />

Indoor Stadium,<br />

Hassanal Bolkiah Sports Complex<br />

Kadai TelBru – The Mall, Gadong<br />

Unit 2.15<br />

Tel: +673 2455466<br />

2nd Floor, The Mall,<br />

Abdul Razak Holdings,<br />

Gadong BE3519<br />

(Mon-Sun: 10.00am – 9.30pm)<br />

The Mall Care Centre<br />

Unit 2.14<br />

Tel: +673 2453454<br />

2nd Floor, The Mall,<br />

Abdul Razak Holdings,<br />

Gadong BE3519<br />

(Mon-Sun: 10.00am – 9.30pm)<br />

TelBru Headquarters<br />

Tel: +673 5221220/226<br />

Jalan Labu, Temburong PA1351<br />

(Mon – Sat: 8.00am – 2.30pm)<br />

Temburong Care Centre<br />

Tel: +673 5221146<br />

Jalan Labu, Temburong PA1351<br />

(Mon – Fri: 8.00am – 2.30pm)<br />

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Seats Color<br />

$5 $10 $15 $20<br />

TERMS & CONDITIONS<br />

• This ticket is valid only on the date stated, is strictly for 1 person (age 2 years and above) and for 1 seat only. Only 1 infant below the age <strong>of</strong> 2 with an adult is permitted per ticket, but shall not occupy additional seats. • Lost or damaged tickets are not returnable, replaceable or refundable. • Entry to a performance <strong>of</strong> the Tattoo is upon presentation <strong>of</strong> a valid ticket only. Ticket holders are requested to be seated 15 minutes before the start <strong>of</strong> the performance.<br />

• Tickets are to be held at all times throughout the event. • The BIT 2011 organizing committee will not be held responsible in any lost or damage <strong>of</strong> any personal belongings or properties throughout the event. • The BIT 2011 organizing committee will not be responsible for any loss <strong>of</strong> life or injuries in any emergencies or accidents during the event. • Any illegal manipulation/duplication in any form <strong>of</strong> this ticket is strictly prohibited and legal action will<br />

be taken. • In the event <strong>of</strong> any unavoidable circumstances that warrants the cancellation <strong>of</strong> the show, this ticket will be refunded. Purchased tickets must be presented no later than 28 days after the original date <strong>of</strong> performance; otherwise any claims will not be entertained. • The BIT 2011 organizing committee reserves the right to refuse admission to any ticket holder if, in our reasonable opinion, admission <strong>of</strong> the ticket holder might be a risk to the safety<br />

<strong>of</strong> the audience and/or the participants in the Tattoo and/or our employees, and/or affect the enjoyment <strong>of</strong> the audience and/or the performance <strong>of</strong> the Tattoo by way <strong>of</strong> being a nuisance, annoyance or otherwise.<br />

Zone 7<br />

Zone 6<br />

Zone 5<br />

North East<br />

Entrance/Exit<br />

South East<br />

Entrance/Exit<br />

Main Stair<br />

Entrance/Exit North West<br />

Entrance/Exit<br />

VIP Entrance/Exit<br />

(Ground Floor)<br />

VIP<br />

ARENA<br />

PREMIUM<br />

Zone 4<br />

Zone 1<br />

South West<br />

Entrance/Exit<br />

Zone 3<br />

Zone 2<br />

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<strong>Participating</strong> <strong>Countries</strong><br />

Australia<br />

Republic <strong>of</strong><br />

Indonesia<br />

Islamic<br />

Republic <strong>of</strong><br />

Pakistan<br />

Republic <strong>of</strong><br />

Singapore<br />

United<br />

Kingdom<br />

Brunei Darussalam<br />

People’s<br />

Republic <strong>of</strong><br />

China<br />

Malaysia<br />

The<br />

Republic <strong>of</strong><br />

Philippines<br />

The Kingdom<br />

<strong>of</strong> Thailand<br />

United<br />

States <strong>of</strong><br />

America<br />

Sponsors Feted,<br />

Treated to Sneak Peak <strong>of</strong> BIT 2011<br />

SPONSORS and contributing agencies<br />

<strong>of</strong> the upcoming Brunei Darussalam<br />

International Tattoo (BIT 2011) were<br />

treated to an exclusive preview <strong>of</strong> what<br />

promises to be a spectacular military<br />

musical performance extravaganza, in a<br />

ceremony held on April 19, 2011 in their<br />

honour.<br />

The event, dubbed Promotion Day, took<br />

place at the Indoor Stadium, Hassanal<br />

Bolkiah Sports Complex Arena as a<br />

gesture <strong>of</strong> appreciation by the BIT 2011<br />

Organizing Committee for the support<br />

extended to the committee by more than<br />

60 firms and government agencies.<br />

Contributions in the form <strong>of</strong> manpower,<br />

ideas and funds, among others, have<br />

been essential in making the event<br />

possible, said the chairman <strong>of</strong> BIT 2011,<br />

Colonel (U) Hj J<strong>of</strong>ri bin Hj Abdullah, who<br />

conveyed the organising committee’s<br />

deepest gratitude to the participating<br />

agencies.<br />

The Promotion Day, Colonel (U) Hj J<strong>of</strong>ri<br />

said, was held not only to fete the sponsors<br />

and contributors, but also to foster closer<br />

and warmer ties between them and the<br />

BIT 2011 organising committee, while at<br />

the same time providing a sneak peek at<br />

what the Brunei contingent has in store<br />

for the three-day international tattoo.<br />

Those present at the ceremony got a<br />

look at behind-the-scenes footage <strong>of</strong> the<br />

rehearsals for the BIT 2011, showing the<br />

hard work put in by the military bands<br />

and performers <strong>of</strong> Brunei Darussalam<br />

for an unforgettable performance.<br />

Guests, comprising representatives from<br />

Insurance Islam TAIB, TelBru and B-Mobile,<br />

among others, were also treated to a live<br />

band recital, including the rendition <strong>of</strong> a<br />

song made especially to commemorate<br />

the 50th anniversary <strong>of</strong> the Royal Brunei<br />

Armed Forces.<br />

The song titled ‘Jubli Emas Angkatan<br />

Bersenjata Di-Raja Brunei (Royal Brunei<br />

Armed Forces’ Golden Jubilee)’ was<br />

composed by Lt Idrus bin Hj Awang and<br />

performed by singers and band members<br />

from the Royal Brunei Armed Forces,<br />

Royal Brunei Police Force, the Prison and<br />

Fire and Rescue Department.<br />

The previous military tattoo in Brunei<br />

took place in 2006 to commemorate the<br />

60th birthday celebration <strong>of</strong> His Majesty<br />

Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin<br />

Waddaulah, the Sultan and Yang Di-<br />

Pertuan <strong>of</strong> Brunei Darussalam. It was held<br />

at the Hassanal Bolkiah National Stadium<br />

and featured 13 participating countries,<br />

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By: Khairunnisa Ibrahim<br />

earning it a spot in the Guinness Book <strong>of</strong><br />

World Records for most countries taking<br />

part in a military tattoo.<br />

While this year’s event will be at a more<br />

modest scale, audience members can<br />

still expect to be wowed by an array <strong>of</strong><br />

spectacular performances by military<br />

bands from 11 countries, namely Brunei<br />

Darussalam, Australia, the People’s<br />

Republic <strong>of</strong> China, the Republic <strong>of</strong><br />

Indonesia, Malaysia, the Republic <strong>of</strong><br />

Philippines, the Republic <strong>of</strong> Singapore, the<br />

Islamic Republic <strong>of</strong> Pakistan, the United<br />

States <strong>of</strong> America, the United Kingdom<br />

and the Kingdom <strong>of</strong> Thailand.<br />

Ticket sale for the BIT 2011 starts from<br />

May 1, 2011 onwards at the Indoor<br />

Stadium’s main entrance. TelBru, BIT<br />

2011’s <strong>of</strong>ficial broadband provider, is also<br />

selling the tickets at its main <strong>of</strong>fices in all<br />

districts, except in Brunei-Muara, where<br />

tickets are available at Kadai Telbru at<br />

The Mall, Gadong. Prices <strong>of</strong> tickets vary<br />

from $5 to $20, according to the seating<br />

arrangements.<br />

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10<br />

A Memorable Experience<br />

For BIT 2011 Participants<br />

By Redzwan Kamarudin<br />

BIT 2011 will promise not only a magical night for spectators but also<br />

an unforgettable experience for our fellow guests from participating<br />

countries as well. As such a Cultural Preview was held on the afternoon<br />

<strong>of</strong> 21 April 2011 at Royal Berkshire Hall, Jerudong Park Country Club<br />

(JPCC) Polo Club. The preview was conducted to give BIT 2011 Organizing<br />

Committee an opportunity to select the best cultural performances for<br />

the Reception, which will be conducted on 27 April 2011.<br />

BIT 2011 Chairman, Colonel (U) Hj J<strong>of</strong>ri bin Hj Abdullah said “The purpose<br />

<strong>of</strong> this reception is not only to give them an opportunity to mingle<br />

and network with each other, but we also wanted to show the colorful<br />

culture <strong>of</strong> Brunei Darussalam and make their stay here a memorable<br />

one.”<br />

The Cultural Preview organized, left those present transfixed with<br />

beautiful and breathtaking performances by the <strong>Ministry</strong> <strong>of</strong> Culture,<br />

Youth and Sports dancers aptly known as ‘Lively Dancers’. Led by Md<br />

Khairul Azmi the 40 dancers performed a number <strong>of</strong> dances namely<br />

ASEAN Dance, International Dance and the famous Joget to name a few.<br />

Also seen at the Preview was the Acting Director <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Ministry</strong> <strong>of</strong><br />

Culture, Youth and Sports, Hjh Fatimah binti Pehin Penyurat Hj Mohd<br />

Salleh and <strong>of</strong>ficials from BIT 2011 Organizing and Marketing Committee.<br />

The event finally concluded with a food testing session <strong>of</strong> various local<br />

and international delicacies by those present.<br />

RBAF Commander’s<br />

Performance Preview<br />

By Khairunnisa Ibrahim<br />

WITH not long to go until the Brunei<br />

Darussalam International Tattoo 2011<br />

(BIT 2011) kicks <strong>of</strong>f, the local contingent<br />

has been practising relentlessly to perfect<br />

their routines, which has to receive<br />

the Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF)<br />

Commander’s stamp <strong>of</strong> approval.<br />

The aim <strong>of</strong> the RBAF Commander’s<br />

Performance Preview session, which was<br />

held on 9 April 2011 for Major General Dato<br />

Paduka Seri Hj Aminuddin Ihsan bin Pehin<br />

Orang Kaya Saiful Mulok Dato Seri Paduka<br />

Hj Abidin, was to showcase the music<br />

and choreography that will be performed<br />

during the three-day international tattoo.<br />

It was the first preview organised, with<br />

several more to follow in the days leading<br />

up to May 31.<br />

The event featured performances<br />

from three segments <strong>of</strong> the BIT 2011,<br />

namely the grand opening, the 8-minute<br />

individual country performance and the<br />

grand finale. The performances were<br />

more varied and dynamic compared to<br />

the original production, as some routines<br />

were changed or added on to, based on<br />

the RBAF Commander’s feedback after<br />

the musical preview in early April.<br />

One <strong>of</strong> the changes included the use <strong>of</strong><br />

more international songs during the grand<br />

opening and closing acts. This is done for<br />

the convenience <strong>of</strong> tattoo participants<br />

from other countries that might not<br />

be familiar with local Malay songs. In<br />

addition, more choreography routines, in<br />

the form <strong>of</strong> dances, skits and martial art<br />

demonstrations, have been added to the<br />

roster <strong>of</strong> performances to add colour and<br />

vibrancy to the performances.<br />

According to the BIT 2011 Producer Lt Col<br />

Hj Salleh bin Hj Suhaili, the next RBAF<br />

Commander’s Performance Preview will<br />

feature more improvements. “There<br />

are bound to be changes, as we have to<br />

be flexible and incorporate changes to<br />

become better,” he said in an interview.<br />

Issue 1 | 29 Jamadilawal 1432H | 3 rd May 2011M<br />

Lt Col Hj Salleh also said that the RBAF<br />

performers have been undergoing intense<br />

rehearsals every day, for up to 10 hours<br />

each day, to ensure that they will deliver<br />

flawless performances during the threeday<br />

tattoo.<br />

Roughly about 150 people are involved in<br />

the RBAF performance including dancers<br />

from the <strong>Ministry</strong> <strong>of</strong> Culture, Youth and<br />

Sports. The combined performances from<br />

The Royal Brunei Police Force, the Fire<br />

and Rescue Department and the Prisons<br />

Department will also be featured on a<br />

separate 8-minute slot during this BIT<br />

2011.<br />

Also present during the RBAF<br />

Commander’s Performance Preview was<br />

the Chairman <strong>of</strong> BIT 2011, Col (U) Hj J<strong>of</strong>ri<br />

bin Hj Abdullah, Services Commanders,<br />

Directors and other members <strong>of</strong> the<br />

organising committee.<br />

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