Bruneian Students in Kent form BruKent

BruKent Society is a society which aims to unite all the Bruneian students studying in the University of Kent, from both Canterbury and Medway campuses. Not only that, the society’s purpose is also to provide a fantastic Bruneian experience to both members and non-members alike through activities and events which can promote and educate them about Bruneian culture, traditions and beliefs.

Since its ratification in February 2010, BruKent Society has organized one major social event celebrating three of Brunei’s most important holidays, namely Chinese New Year, the National day of Brunei Darussalam and Maulidur Rasul. Not only that, BruKent Society has also competed in the University of Kent’s International Students Showcase and became the proud winner of the ‘Best Cultural Performance Category’.

Committee Positions for 2010 Session:

• President: Rahman Ahmad Ismail, 1st Year (Accounting & Finance and Management Science)
• Vice-President: Hanif Halim, 1st Year (Financial Maths)
• Secretary: Noor Amal Azirah Azlan, UBD (Diploma in Social Sciences)
• Treasurer: Khairunnisa Ash’ari, UBD (Diploma in Social Sciences)
• Public Relations and ICT Officer: Alimin Matyassin, Masters (Computer Science)
• Sports and Activities Officer:  Nur Hafizah Maidin, 2nd Year (Linguistic)
• Religious and Welfare Officer: Nahqim Abdullah, 1st Year (Financial Maths)
• Medway Representative Officer: Adib Hashim, Masters (Sports Science)

BruKent President giving a speech

Activities

Chinese New Year, National Day and Maulidur Rasul Celebration

WHO: about 50 attendees, including non-Bruneians

WHERE: Darwin College, University of Kent

WHEN: 26th February 2010

WHAT: Singing of National Anthem, recital of doa kesyukuran, games and lucky draw, Best Dress Competition, performances

WHY: To celebrate three of Brunei’s important events and at the same time open our culture to all the members of the society and non-members alike. The event allows us to show them the warmth and hospitality of our country, and to display our customs and traditions.

International Student Showcase in the WorldFest 2010

WHO: 12 participating members

WHERE: Gulbenkian Theatre, University of Kent

WHEN: 27th February 2010

WHAT: BruKent Society performed a traditional dance performance choreographed by Ampuan Siti Nur Syamsiah binti Ampuan Dr Hj Brahim, a first year student taking (Mathematics and Statistic). Despite having only three weeks of intense practice, BruKent Society was the proud winner in the ‘Best Cultural Performance’ category.

WHY: The International Students Showcase was held to celebrate the diverse cultures on campus, and BruKent Society saw this as an opportunity to promote the culture and traditions of Brunei by giving the University of Kent a flavor of Brunei’s traditional music and dance. Other societies involved in the competition include Musical Theatre, Capoiera, Salsa, Pole Dancing etc.