M'sian tunes at Oman concert for Rosmah
Published: Jan 18, 2011 1:29 PM | Updated: Jan 18, 2011 1:52 PM
The visiting Malaysian delegation headed by Rosmah Mansor was pleasantly surprised when two Malaysian tunes were beautifully performed at a concert featuring mainly Oman's traditional music and dances in Muscat Monday night.
The musical programme was held in honour of Rosmah, who is making a four-day visit to the sultanate.
The visiting Malaysian delegation headed by Rosmah Mansor was pleasantly surprised when two Malaysian tunes were beautifully performed at a concert featuring mainly Oman's traditional music and dances in Muscat Monday night.
Malaysians in the audience clapped and sang along, while the songs, 'Joget Pahang' and a theme song of 1Malaysia, were performed by members of the First Royal Band for Music and Folklore.
The Arabic-tinged music arrangement suited the Malaysian melodies well, as an Omani choir sang the songs in Malay.
The musical programme was held in honour of Rosmah, wife of Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak, who is making a four-day visit to the sultanate.
The musicians and singers were given a big round of applause at the end of the performance.
At a gathering with members of the Malaysian community later, Rosmah said she had explained to some of the Omani guests present at the concert that 'Joget Pahang' was named after a state in Peninsular Malaysia where Najib was born.
Rosmah: Don't forget to come home
Rosmah also praised Malaysians in Muscat for being able to contribute to Oman's development, but nonetheless reminded them to come home at some point in the future.
She said the fact that Malaysia could "export" professionals overseas showed that the country had developed the right strategies in terms of human capital development.
"But please remember Malaysia. Don't forget to come home because the country needs you as well," she told a gathering of about 200 Malaysians working and residing in Oman at a hotel here Monday night.
The event was organised by the Malaysian embassy in conjunction with Rosmah's four-day visit to the sultanate as a guest of the government of Oman.
A Malaysian diplomat here said there were about 900 Malaysians in Oman, a Gulf state located in the southeastern corner of the Arabian peninsula.
Rosmah said they should do their best in undertaking their respective duties and also strive to maintain the good name of the country.
Rosmah's presence at the event created quite a stir, with the Malaysians taking the opportunity to shake hands and pose for pictures with her.
Earlier in the day, Rosmah took in the sights of Muscat during a cruise on board the Fulk Al Salamah (Ship of Peace) that belongs to the ruler of Oman, Sultan Qaboos Said.
It is learned that it was very rare for the Omani monarch to consent to the 136m-long yacht being used to carry guests from outside the Omani royal family.
The food served during the two-hour cruise off the coast of Muscat came from the palace, according to an official.
- Bernama
Malaysians in the audience clapped and sang along, while the songs, 'Joget Pahang' and a theme song of 1Malaysia, were performed by members of the First Royal Band for Music and Folklore.The Arabic-tinged music arrangement suited the Malaysian melodies well, as an Omani choir sang the songs in Malay.
The musical programme was held in honour of Rosmah, wife of Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak, who is making a four-day visit to the sultanate.
The musicians and singers were given a big round of applause at the end of the performance.
At a gathering with members of the Malaysian community later, Rosmah said she had explained to some of the Omani guests present at the concert that 'Joget Pahang' was named after a state in Peninsular Malaysia where Najib was born.
Rosmah: Don't forget to come home
Rosmah also praised Malaysians in Muscat for being able to contribute to Oman's development, but nonetheless reminded them to come home at some point in the future.
She said the fact that Malaysia could "export" professionals overseas showed that the country had developed the right strategies in terms of human capital development.
"But please remember Malaysia. Don't forget to come home because the country needs you as well," she told a gathering of about 200 Malaysians working and residing in Oman at a hotel here Monday night.
The event was organised by the Malaysian embassy in conjunction with Rosmah's four-day visit to the sultanate as a guest of the government of Oman.
A Malaysian diplomat here said there were about 900 Malaysians in Oman, a Gulf state located in the southeastern corner of the Arabian peninsula.
Rosmah said they should do their best in undertaking their respective duties and also strive to maintain the good name of the country.
Rosmah's presence at the event created quite a stir, with the Malaysians taking the opportunity to shake hands and pose for pictures with her.
Earlier in the day, Rosmah took in the sights of Muscat during a cruise on board the Fulk Al Salamah (Ship of Peace) that belongs to the ruler of Oman, Sultan Qaboos Said.
It is learned that it was very rare for the Omani monarch to consent to the 136m-long yacht being used to carry guests from outside the Omani royal family.
The food served during the two-hour cruise off the coast of Muscat came from the palace, according to an official.
- Bernama
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