BRUNEI DARUSSALAM INTERNATIONAL ISLAMIC CALLIGRAPHY FESTIVAL 2024 (BDIICF 2024)
- November 13, 2024
Inauguration of Brunei Darussalam International Islamic Calligraphy Festival 2024
The Brunei Darussalam International Islamic Calligraphy Festival 2024 (BDIICF 2024) was launched on Wednesday, 12th Rabiulakhir 1446H (16th October 2024), at the International Convention Centre (ICC), Berakas. His Royal Highness Prince ‘Abdul Malik, Chairman of the Committee of Governors of Yayasan Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah, graced the event and delivered a Sabda.
In his Sabda, His Royal Highness highlighted the profound cultural and historical importance of Islamic calligraphy and the need to preserve the Jawi script, especially among youth.
The inaugural festival, the first of its kind in Brunei, is a collaborative effort between Yayasan Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah, Universiti Islam Sultan Sharif Ali (UNISSA), Kolej Universiti Perguruan Ugama Seri Begawan (KUPU SB), and the Islamic Research Centre for Islamic History, Art, and Culture (IRCICA) based in Türkiye. Themed “Empowerment of Islamic Arts Calligraphy,” the event aims to promote awareness and appreciation of Islamic calligraphy.
In another speech, Professor Mahmud Erol Kılıç, Director General of IRCICA, highlighted the strong cultural partnership between Brunei and IRCICA in supporting Islamic calligraphy.
IRCICA Award Ceremony in Brunei Darussalam
IRCICA Award Ceremony was one of the major highlights of Brunei Darussalam International Islamic Calligraphy Festival 2024 (BDIICF 2024) that was held at the International Convention Centre (ICC), Berakas, in the morning of 16th October 2024, Wednesday. There were 114 submissions from 12 Asian countries, including Japan, Pakistan, and Kazakhstan. His Royal Highness Prince ‘Abdul Malik presented awards accumulating to USD13,000 to the top participants in four categories: Tsuluts, Nasakh, Diwani, and Diwani Jaly.
In the Khat Tsuluts category, the winners were:
- First Place: Hafize Sunduvag Namazireihanloo (Türkiye), receiving cash prize, a certificate, and a plaque.
- Second Place: Rivi Pratama Putra (Indonesia), receiving cash prize, a certificate, and a plaque.
- Third Place: Huda Purnawadi (Indonesia), receiving cash prize, a certificate, and a plaque.
For the Khat Nasakh category:
- First Place: Mohammad Mustofa (Indonesia), receiving cash prize, a certificate, and a plaque.
- Second Place: Nafang Permadi Mulyani Utama (Indonesia), receiving cash prize, a certificate, and a plaque.
- Third Place: Achmad Jalaludin (Indonesia), receiving cash prize, a certificate, and a plaque.
In the Khat Diwani category:
- First Place: Mohammad Abdul Ghoffar (Indonesia), receiving cash prize, a certificate, and a plaque.
- Second Place: Hayatee Wado (Thailand), receiving cash prize, a certificate, and a plaque.
- Third Place: Nailul Muna (Indonesia), receiving cash prize, a certificate, and a plaque.
In the Khat Diwani Jaly category:
- First Place: Nafang Permadi Mulyani Utama (Indonesia), receiving cash prize, a certificate, and a plaque.
- Second Place: Mohammad Abdul Ghoffar (Indonesia), receiving cash prize, a certificate, and a plaque.
- Third Place: Ikhsanudin (Indonesia), receiving cash prize, a certificate, and a plaque.
The image below are some winners next to their submission work for IRCICA Calligraphy Competition:
Nafang Permadi Mulyani Utama (Left), Mohammad Mustofa (Middle), Mohammad Abdul Ghoffar (Right)
Expert Presentations and Workshops
Over the duration of the Brunei Darussalam International Islamic Calligraphy Festival 2024 (BDIICF 2024). 16th October 2024 to 18th October 2024, experts in the arts of calligraphy have given presentation in allotted day and time of their respective expertise; Khat and Illumination.
Among the experts were Mr Efdaluddin Kilic, Mr Seyyit Ahmed Deppeler and Mr Necati Sancaktutan from the Republic of Türkiye, Mr Belaid Hamidi from Morocco, Mr Didin Sirojudin AR from Republic of Indonesia, as well as Dr Abdul Rahman bin Hamzah from Malaysia who delivered a keynote speech to participants. Representatives from Brunei Darussalam are Dr Haji Shahrol Azmi bin Haji Mulok, Mr Adi Yusnira bin Haji Johari and Mr Bolhanuddin Haji Abdul Wahab.
Over 100 participants attended the presentations and workshops delivered in each of the allocated day and time.
Spontaneous Calligraphy Competition and Award Ceremony
On the 17th October 2024, a spontaneous calligraphy competition was held in the afternoon from 1.30PM to 5.30PM where participants of different levels of skills partook in the event. Over 80 submissions were counted and received during the event.
Present to complete the award presentation and subsequent participation certificates at the event held at the International Convention Centre (ICC), Berakas, was the Deputy Minister of Religious Affairs, Yang Mulia Pengiran Dato Seri Paduka Haji Mohammad Tashim bin Pengiran Haji Hassan, in his capacity as Chairman of the Board of Governor of the Islamic Arts and Calligraphy Studies Centre, Yayasan Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah (PPKKI-YSHHB).
Five winners were awarded prizes amounting to BND2,200.
The winners were:
- First Place: Awang Haji Mohammad Nazir bin Othman.
- Second Place: Awang Muhammad Riziman bin Haji Usin.
- Third Place: Awang Haji Muhammad Fajri bin Haji Idris.
- Fourth Place: Awang Sharil Azrin bin Sipri.
- Fifth Place: Awang Md. Azizi bin Haji Md. Jamil.
Participants who have participated in both the workshops and expert presentations were also given certificates.
Also present was the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Development, Dr. Dayang Nor Imtihan binti Haji Abdul Razak, who serves as the Acting Managing Director of YSHHB and Deputy Chairman of the Board of Governor of the Islamic Arts and Calligraphy Studies Centre, as well as senior officials from YSHHB, UNISSA, KUPU SB and IRCICA.
In line with the establishment’s aim to elevate calligraphy writing through Islamic calligraphy, the Islamic Arts and Calligraphy Studies Centre (PPKKI-YSHHB) conducts various programs and activities in the field of calligraphy throughout the year for public participation, including organizing a Calligraphy Competition intended to foster interest and hone the talents and skills of the community in this art form.
