Participating Countries - Ministry of Defence
Participating Countries - Ministry of Defence
Participating Countries - Ministry of Defence
Create successful ePaper yourself
Turn your PDF publications into a flip-book with our unique Google optimized e-Paper software.
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 />
3
Fast acts<br />
Issue 1 | 29 Jamadilawal 1432H | 3 rd May 2011M<br />
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 />
4<br />
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 />
Issue 1 | 29 Jamadilawal 1432H | 3 rd May 2011M<br />
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 />
5
Issue 1 | 29 Jamadilawal 1432H | 3 rd May 2011M<br />
Where to get the BIT 2011<br />
Tickets?<br />
6<br />
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 />
Issue 1 | 29 Jamadilawal 1432H | 3 rd May 2011M<br />
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 />
7
Issue 1 | 29 Jamadilawal 1432H | 3 rd May 2011M<br />
8<br />
<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 />
Issue 1 | 29 Jamadilawal 1432H | 3 rd May 2011M<br />
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 />
9
Issue 1 | 29 Jamadilawal 1432H | 3 rd May 2011M<br />
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 />
11
Copyright © 2011 Brunei International Tattoo 2011.<br />
All Rights Reserved.