The Embassy of Japan participated in the ASEAN@50 Exhibition hosted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade
2017/8/16
On 12 and 13 August, the ASEAN@50 Exhibition, to commemorate the 50th anniversary of ASEAN, was organised by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade at the International Convention Centre (ICC).
The Embassy of Japan participated in the event, together with the embassies and high commissions of other ASEAN member countries and its dialogue partners in Brunei, by holding a photo exhibition which showed Japan’s cooperation with ASEAN and Brunei since the 1960s, a presentation of Japanese food by the Ambassador’s chef at the Makan Fair, an Ikebana demonstration by Ms Risho Saito, a distinguished Ikebana master, and a presentation about the Japanese government scholarship and the learning of Japanese language.
Dato Seri Paduka Haji Erywan bin Pehin Yusof, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade, who was the guest of honour at the event, visited the Embassy’s booth and looked at display panels which showed the JICA’s programme and cooperation by Japanese companies in Brunei. He also tasted and enjoyed the Japanese food made by the Ambassador’s chef at the Makan Fair. Many people participated in this event, including government officials, students and other people in Brunei, giving them a great opportunity to understand the history of ASEAN and the long friendship that has been built with its partners.
Above: Ribbon cutting ceremony to launch the ASEAN 50th Exhibition
The Embassy of Japan participated in the event, together with the embassies and high commissions of other ASEAN member countries and its dialogue partners in Brunei, by holding a photo exhibition which showed Japan’s cooperation with ASEAN and Brunei since the 1960s, a presentation of Japanese food by the Ambassador’s chef at the Makan Fair, an Ikebana demonstration by Ms Risho Saito, a distinguished Ikebana master, and a presentation about the Japanese government scholarship and the learning of Japanese language.
Dato Seri Paduka Haji Erywan bin Pehin Yusof, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade, who was the guest of honour at the event, visited the Embassy’s booth and looked at display panels which showed the JICA’s programme and cooperation by Japanese companies in Brunei. He also tasted and enjoyed the Japanese food made by the Ambassador’s chef at the Makan Fair. Many people participated in this event, including government officials, students and other people in Brunei, giving them a great opportunity to understand the history of ASEAN and the long friendship that has been built with its partners.
Above: Ribbon cutting ceremony to launch the ASEAN 50th Exhibition
| Above: Dato Seri Paduka Haji Erywan bin Pehin Yusof, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade with Ambassador Kato, Ms Saito (Ikebana Master) and delegates from Japanese companies in Brunei |
| Above Left: Dato Seri Paduka Haji Erywan bin Pehin Yusof, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade, viewing photo panels of “Japan’s cooperation with ASEAN and Brunei since the 1960s” Above Right: Dato Seri Paduka Haji Erywan bin Pehin Yusof, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade with Ambassador Kato trying Japanese food prepared by the Ambassador’s Chef at the Makan Fair |
| Above Left: An Ikebana demonstration by Ms Saito, Ikebana Master Above Right: A presentation on the Japanese Government Scholarship Programme and learning the Japanese Language in Brunei |