The High Commission of India in Brunei Darussalam hosted a reception on 15th August 2017 to celebrate the completion of 70 years of India’s independence at the Empire Hotel and Country Club in Brunei Darussalam. H E Pehin Suyoi bin Haji Osman, Minister of Education of the Government of Brunei Darussalam was the Chief Guest at the event.
The evening began with playing the National Anthems of Brunei Darussalam and India. Smt.Nagma M Mallick, High Commissioner delivered a speech on the journey from 1947 till the present, focusing on the progress that India has made in the last three years.renowned sarod maestro from India, Pt. Vikash Maharaj, presented a sarod and sitar recital along with his accompanying musicians, including a unique composition on India’s independence. Over 250 guests attended the reception including other Ministers and officials of the Brunei Government, Ambassadors and High Commissioners, local businesspersons, media persons and members of the Indian community.
