Brunei celebrates Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah's 73rd birthday

Brunei's Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah (L, front) delivers a speech during his birthday celebration at Istana Nurul Iman, Brunei's royal palace, in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei, July 15, 2019. Brunei celebrated the Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah's 73rd birthday with various activities including a ceremonial parade and a grand state banquet on Monday. The Sultan birthday is a national event held annually, which usually lasted about a month. (Xinhua/Jeffrey Wong)