Membudayakan Masyarakat Bermaklumat

Sunday, December 23, 2007

Pentarama Project Information Department

Pentarama
“Disseminating information through performing arts”

Introduction

The Pentarama project is a method of intrapersonal communication that hopes to bring positive effect towards the awareness of the public. The name Pentarama originates from the combination of the name ‘moving stage drama’ that functions as a communication tool to society.
Head of Community Relations Division in the Information Department Awang Ismail bin Mohammad said the objectives of the Pentarama is to maintain and achieve close relationships with society in the awareness on the subject of national current affairs, harmony, peace, and security.

With the objective of educating through the mode of entertainment formed by the Information department, the concept followed is the use of entertainment based on ethics and guidelines of selecting suitable songs, prologue messages for participants.

In conjunction with His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam’s 61st birthday, according to Awang Hj Rahime bin Hj Anuar, he said that the Pentarama will be showcased in the four different districts starting from Temburong district on the 21st of July 2007, Bandar Seri Begawan on the 24st of July 2007, Belait on the 28st of July 2007 and at Tutong on the 31st of July 2007. The public is invited to enjoy the Pentarama which is catered for families and people of all ages sending key messages across. This also gives the opportunity to educate the public on to be aware of the civic consciousness on issues such as positive values, religion and love for the nation and other various topics that are discussed and highlighted in the performances of Pentarama.

Improvements

By 2003, the Pentarama began including more technical aspects in the presentation of performances installing new sound systems and lighting managed by private companies. This however enhanced the quality of performances visually eye catching environments in the Pentarama Stage Show. The joint effort between sponsors and the production is seen as a very close relationship between the government and private sectors.
In recent developments, the Pentarama logo and song was recently launched on May 5, 2007. With its very own unique logo and song, this indeed has proved Pentarama’s continuing success along the years in its service of providing information and entertainment with conjunction to the birthday celebrations of His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam in the four districts of Brunei Darussalam.

History

The project was established 19 years ago in 1988. With only a limited number of performances in the past, a collective effort was made in conjunction with the information department, several associations and individuals linked to the performing arts. Various participants such RUSILA association, KASTEA Darussalam and the Darah Kedayan group of the comedy association were seen involved in the various projects working hand in hand producing various types of performances for the local production houses.

Aim

Pentarama was created by the Information Department under the Prime Minister’s office to function as a tool to send across key messages to the community in the method of providing information in the upbringing of positive moral values to society to encourage and support for a more committed public in its nation building, religion and country through entertainment.

Format

In the program of the Pentarama, the different segments contains drama, comedy, dance, singing, audience quizzes, and prologues which will be orchestrated by a group of musicians from the start till the end of the show.

Prologue

The prolog is mainly considered to be the significant part of the Pentarama. The introductory speech associated to the various themes that are aimed towards educating the public on current events and the latest developments in the government.

Drama sketches

Various drama sketches are performed by local artists who have had experience in the arts which able them to convey key messages in their performances to the public. A selection of themes includes harmony, national unity, positive and moral values. All of the characters, drama pieces and plots are all fictional which is not intended to any parties or individuals. Accompanied by music the combination of sound and performances the stage show to a whole new level.

Dance pieces

Dance and music are one of the important elements in the arts to motivate in its psychological impact towards the audience. Comprising of four dance pieces on culture, contemporary art based on traditional and modern Brunei performed by our very own local dancers.

Comedy

Comedy is packaged with important messages sent in the style of humor performed by our local comedians that will definitely inform and entertain the audiences with their antics getting across the key messages to the such as moral education, positive values, and social issues in which audiences are also asked to take part in their performances.

Audience quizzes

The quizzes that are used in the comedy are similar in its goals in achieving its communicating of messages. Quizzes help challenge the minds of the audiences in their understanding of their general knowledge, social issues and the development in Brunei Darussalam. Lucky winners receive gifts contributed by sponsors.

Song

Song and rhythm have been an effective method in which carry a motivational impact towards the psychology of the audiences, with 12-14 songs containing a mix of traditional songs and addition by a performance by our local artists. Rhythms are based from traditional, ‘evergreen’ and modern rhythms that cater to the public of all ages.

Lyrics to the Pentarama theme song

PENTARAMA

Berbagai cara untuk kita
persembahkan
Musik dan tari, drama dan nyanyian
Hibur ketawa dan lawak jenaka
Dan jangan lupa pesanan sebaliknya

Bridge:
Inilah pentas dunia
Yang dijadikan tauladan semua

Chorus:

Pentarama
Cara Kita
Menyampaikan hasrat Negara
Pentarama
Jangan lupa
Bangsa dan agama
Di Pentarama

Dalam acara terdapat maklumat
yang berguna
Ambil perhatian gunakan sebaiknya
Sambil berhibur bersama kawan dan
keluarga
Tingkatkan minda agar masyarakat
berharga

Bridge:
Inilah Pentas Dunia
Yang dijadikan tauladan semua

Chorus:

Pentarama
Cara kita
Menyampaikan hasrat Negara
Pentarama Jangan lupa
Bangsa dan agama di...
Pentarama
Cara kita
Menyampaikan hasrat Negara
Pentarama
Jangan lupa
Bangsa dan agama
Di Pentarama


Lagu dan Lirik Ciptaan: Fathan Anuar
PhuturePhase Productions

Pentarama
There are many methods for us to showcase
Our music from drama and songs
Humour from our comedy
Don’t forget our messages in return

Bridge:
This stage is the world
That was made for all
Chorus:
Pentarama
Our way
Of sending the nations message
Pentarama
Don’t forget
Nation and religion
In Pentarama
In our show there is information
That is needed
Pay attention and use it in return
While being entertained with friends and
Family
Increase your knowledge and be a valuable asset as a public

Bridge:
The is the stage is the world
That was made for all

Chorus:
Pentarama
Our way
Of sending the nations message
Pentarama
Don’t forget
Nation and religion
In Pentarama
In our show there is information
That is needed
Pay attention and use it in return
While being entertained with friends and
Family
Increase your knowledge and be a valuable asset as a public

Song and lyrics by Fathan Anuar
PhuturePhase Productions