SSEAYP BRUNEI 2008

I was at the airport this afternoon to say von voyage to my friend who’s one of the 27 Brunei participants in the SSEAYP 2008. They will be away for the 52 days,, visiting port-of-calls throughout Southeast Asia including Japan, Brunei, Jakarta, Bangkok, Ho Chi Minh, Manila and back to Japan. The Bruneian delegation will be joining some 350 more people on board Nippon Maru, which is well-known as one of the finest ships in Japan, from Oct 20 until their return to Brunei on Dec 11.
The youth program is dedicated to promoting friendship between Japan and Asean countries through various exchanges on board Nippon Maru. . This year's programme is the 35th year which was initiated in 1974 by the then prime minister of Japan. Through the years, the scope and participation has expanded with the growth of Asean and, consequently witnessing a huge network of alumni.


The von voyage ceremony to Brunei SSEAYP 2008 at the airport. They fly to Japan before joining other SEA participants and travel by ship, Neppon Maru to SEA ports.


Handling over national flag ceremony from Acting Welfare Youth and Sport Minister Pehin Dato Haji Mohamad to head of the delegation, Dayang Hajah Norhayati Haji Nordin...


Advise from the minister before the departure....


They will be sure to become center of news coverages at the ports of call during their 52 days trip. This is the opener, by RTB News. Be prepare to answer various questions during family stay. Macam pergawati saja usulnya bilang orang.


Checking the ship's route... by the former PY's. Many former PYs, friends and families gathered at the airport as early as 2 pm. They departed in the late afternoon .


Final call to yang tersayang before departure....