Guests cherish royal banquet experience marking Brunei Sultan's 80th birthday
Guests gathered at Istana Nurul Iman in Brunei to celebrate Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah’s 80th birthday at an annual royal banquet. Attendees expressed gratitude for the invitation and praised the monarch's long-standing leadership and dedication to the nation.
Why it matters
The event underscores the cultural significance of the monarchy and the tradition of public engagement in Brunei.
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: The annual royal birthday banquet at Brunei's Istana Nurul Iman continues to be a highly anticipated occasion, bringing together invited guests from across society to celebrate and honour Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah’s birthday.
Held in conjunction with the Sultan’s 80th birthday celebration, the banquet on Thursday (July 16) evening offered guests a memorable opportunity to share in the joyous occasion while expressing their appreciation for the monarch’s leadership and service to the nation.
Speaking to The Bulletin, several guests described the invitation as a meaningful honour and a moment they would treasure.
Brandon Tay said he felt deeply honoured and humbled to be invited to attend the Sultan’s 80th birthday banquet.
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