Brunei celebrates royal birthday as no COVID-19 local transmissions reported for over 400 days

Brunei's Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah inspects the royal guard of honour during a ceremonial parade held for his 75th birthday celebration in Bandar Seri Begawan, capital of Brunei, July 15, 2021. Brunei celebrated Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah's 75th birthday on Thursday with various activities, including a ceremonial parade and an investiture ceremony, as the country has recorded over 400 days without local COVID-19 infection cases. The Sultan's birthday celebration is a national event, which usually lasts about a month. (Photo by Jeffrey Wong/Xinhua)