The Embassy of Timor-Leste to Brunei Darussalam in collaboration with Huifong’s Art Gallery hosted a ‘Tea and Casual Art Talk’ at Mabohai Shopping Complex yesterday.
The event aimed to share the rich culture of Timor-Leste and discuss the role of art and culture in social cohesion.
Ambassador of Timor-Leste to Brunei Darussalam Abel Guterres welcomed guests and highlighted Timor-Leste’s cultural wealth, rooted in the diversity of its people across 13 districts. The event’s highlight was a talk by art enthusiast and spouse of Ambassador of Timor-Leste to Brunei Darussalam Ana Guterres and award-winning local artist Huifong Ng.
Guests were treated to a close look at Timor-Leste traditional attire and authentic Timor-Leste dishes.
Alliance Française de Brunei Darussalam President Pehin Orang Kaya Pekerma Laila Diraja Dato Seri Setia Awang Haji Hazair bin Haji Abdullah was among the invited guests. – Adib Noor
