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Sultan of Brunei’s Birthday, 15th July: This festival is celebrated across the country with mass prayers beginning the day. His Majesty the Sultan then delivers a royal address which is followed by an investiture ceremony held at the Istana Nurul Iman. Gatherings at the four districts are then held where His Majesty meets and congregates with his subjects.
Sultan of Brunei’s Birthday, 15th July: This festival is celebrated across the country with mass prayers beginning the day. His Majesty the Sultan then delivers a royal address which is followed by an investiture ceremony held at the Istana Nurul Iman. Gatherings at the four districts are then held where His Majesty meets and congregates with his subjects.
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bruneiNational Day, 23rd February: Preparations are made about two months beforehand with school children, civil servants and private sector representatives rehearsing flash-card displays and colourful crowd formations on the day. Mass prayers and a reading of the Surah Yassin are held at most mosques.
bruneiRoyal Brunei Armed Forces Day, 31st May: This festival is celebrated with military parades, artillery shows, parachuting displays and exhibitions.
bruneiThis is the holy month for Muslims where they abstain from food, drink and material comforts. Fasting is from dawn till dusk, and religious activities are held at the mosques throughout the month.
bruneiHeld after the end of Ramadan to celebrate the end of fasting. The Sultan opens his palace to visitors during the occasion. Hari Raya is also known as Eid ul Fitr, or the lesser Eid.
bruneiTeacher’s Day, 23rd September: held in recognition of teachers in the community, religion and country. The festival’s date has special significance as it is the birthday of the late Sultan Haji Omar 'Ali Saifuddien Saadul Khairi Waddien, the 28th Sultan of Brunei. The celebration of teachers started because the late Sultan was renowned for his contribution in the field of education.
bruneiPublic Service Day, 29th September: This day is held to honour the aspirations of the Government of His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam, in creating an efficient and clean public service.
bruneiHari Raya Aidiladha (follows the lunar calendar so the date varies year to year): Muslims sacrifice animals to honor the willingness of the Prophet Ibrahim S.A.W. to sacrifice his son, which was replaced with a lamb, as an act of submission to God's command. The meat is then distributed amongst relatives, friends and the less fortunate.
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bruneiMost hotels in Bandar Seri Begawan have kids clubs that can babysit and entertain children while parents can go off and explore. A popular place for families is the Jerudong Theme Park as well as the Pantai Seri Kenangan Beach. There are also plenty of parks which you can explore.
bruneiLocation: Ministry of Culture, Youth & Sports Stoney Road/James Peace Road Bandar Seri Begawan BS 8610 Negara Brunei Darussalam Tel: +673-2240166-9
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bruneiLocated on a hill at Kota Batu road, this museum has an excellent display in the Islamic Art Gallery and a large and impressive collection of Korans filled with beautiful calligraphy and clever craftsmanship. Other galleries have bronze and natural history exhibitions. Not far away from the museum are the tombs of Sharif Ali, the third sultan of Brunei, and Sultan Bolkiah, the fifth sultan of Brunei which are quite easy to walk to.
bruneiThe residential palace of the Sultan, this place is located south of the city centre. It is not possible to enter, except at the holiday of Hari Raya Aidilfitri, but the huge size of the palace attracts tourists to take a picture in front of the gate.
bruneiAddress: Bandar Seri Begawan Brunei Darussalam Tel: 22 44545 201 Opening Time: Saturday to Thursday: 8:30am - 5pm Friday: 9am - 11:30am & 2:30pm - 5pm Entrance is free
bruneiEasily accessible by water taxi, this beautiful place is where you’ll find hundreds of houses seemingly floating on water. Kampong Ayer is sometimes referred to as the Venice of Southeast Asia. The water village people are very friendly and many open up their homes to visitors year-round. Water taxis can be found by walking along the Brunei River or the main market in Bandar Seri Begawan. You can wave one down but remember negotiate the price before you get in. The average price for a full hour long tour is B$30 or B$15. If you'd rather not take a water-taxi tour, consider wandering around the villages yourself, starting from behind the Sultan's Mosque or from the other side in towns like Batu Satu.
bruneiOccupying 40% of land area, this park is truly a sight to behold. Flora and fauna is rich here and the park can be navigated by walking trails, some of which take you to the Sungai Apan waterfall. If you’re feeling adventurous, tackle the rugged two-day walk to Bukit Belalong. The high canopy walkway through the park is one of the longest in the world.
bruneiThe most popular beach in the country, this place overlooks the South China Sea and the long coastline includes playgrounds, food kiosks, BBQ facilities and changing rooms. It’s an ideal place to visit for the day and have a picnic with the family.
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bruneiThe first certified halal menu restaurant in Brunei this place has a full halal menu, designated prayer rooms, close to mass transit, parking and has child friendly facilities. Reservations are not accepted.
bruneiThis restaurant is deservedly famous for its ambuyat – a national dish of the pith of the sago tree, which is ground into powder then mixed with water. This dish was made popular during WWII when the Japanese invaded Borneo and cut off the rice supplies. You can add different sauces to this dish – chilli and shrimp sauces are the most popular.
bruneiThe newest restaurant on the block, you’ll find authentic Thai food here amongst the stylish setting. Beware the lunch crowd though which can get pretty hectic.
bruneiAddress: Haji Daud Complex, Gadong, Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam BE3919 Tel: + 673 2423814 Opening Time: 7am – 8pm
bruneiLocated at the Brunei Arts and Handicraft Training Centre on the first floor this place has parking, is wheelchair accessible, and has a designated prayer area. The food is of a Malaysian cuisine and is ready to go if you want to eat at home.
bruneiAddress: Brunei International Airport, Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam Tel: +673 2339206 Opening time: 7am – 11pm
bruneiLocation: Jl Pemancha Opening Time: Open lunch and dinner
bruneiLocation: Jl Residency Opening Time: Open breakfast, lunch and dinner
bruneiThis food court offers seafood with big aquariums allowing you to choose your dish from the catch of the day. There are other different food stalls here and you can also enjoy views of the royal barges.