BRUNEI DARUSSALAM

AYCOCHO, KATHLYN KAYE

CASABUENA, RICA
HERRERA, DAVE
MANORIÑA, JENETH
BEED 2-2
  Brunei is a tiny nation on the island of Borneo, in 2 distinct sections surrounded
by Malaysia and the South China Sea. It's known for its beaches and biodiverse
BRUNEI
rainforest, much of it protected within reserves. The capital, Bandar Seri
Begawan, is home to the opulent Jame’Asr Hassanil Bolkiah mosque and its 29
golden domes. The capital's massive Istana Nurul Iman palace is the residence of
Brunei’s ruling sultan.
 Brunei is a small country with profuse possibilities. It has less than half a million
people but ranks as having one of the highest rates of macroeconomic stability
in the world.
 Brunei offers high quality of life. GDP per capita as of 2011 is at US$38,703, the
second highest in ASEAN
 Brunei joined ASEAN on 7 January 1984, one week after resuming full
independence, and gives its ASEAN membership the highest priority in its
foreign relations.
LANGUAGE

The official language of the state of Brunei is Standard Malay

English is also widely used as a business and working
language. It is also the language of instruction in secondary
and tertiary education.
Other languages spoken in Brunei include the Chinese,
Indian and Native languages spoken by the minority ethnic
groups
CULTURE
The culture of Brunei is made up of several
important aspects, including social beliefs and
customs, religions and festivals, music and dance,
literature and arts, and cuisine

The social beliefs and customs of Brunei are

primarily influenced by Islam
CULTURE
Following these guidelines of modesty, women
are expected to be fully covered with only their
hands and face exposed in public
 CULTURE (The Community)
A phrase that Bruneians are very familiar when it comes to
community is ‘gotong-royong’, which essentially means working
together. There are regular events for ‘gotong-royong’ to help
with the upkeep of community-based places, such as cleaning
campaigns for schools, mosques and town halls.
CULTURE (Behavior)

Another interesting social custom is that

eating and drinking while walking are
considered impolite and are behaviors that
should be avoided.
CULTURE (Behavior)

When shaking hands with somebody of the

opposite sex, the man should wait for the
woman to offer her hand as it is not
customary for men and women to touch
CULTURE (Festivals/Celebrations)
Most of the festivals that take place here are in celebration of
Islam. One of the biggest festivals is the Birthday of the Prophet
Muhammad, which is celebrated by the entire country.
The Sultan and his family typically lead a parade
through the capital city. This event occurs in
January or February. Its date (like many other
Islamic holidays) is never on the same day each
year because it is based on the Islamic calendar
CULTURE (Festivals/Celebrations)
One of the biggest non-religious celebrations in Brunei is
National Day, which takes place on February 23rd. On this
day, the population of Brunei celebrates its complete
independence from Great Britain.
CULTURE (Music)
Brunei is home to unique folk music and dance
styles. Some of the most traditional types of
music are combined with specific dance styles.
Several instruments are utilized to play the
music of Brunei, including gongs, coconut shells
as percussion, rebana tambourines, and dombak
drums
CULTURE (Music)

1. One popular music and dance combination is

the Aduk Aduk, which is performed by children
wearing warrior clothing to celebrate birthdays
and the end of harvest season
CULTURE (Music)

2. Another example of traditional music in

Brunei is the Adai Adai, which is a song
performed by fishermen while they work. The
Adai Adai is made up of vocals and percussion
instruments
CULTURE (Music)
3. The Jipin performance is another important
example of music and dance in Brunei. This
performance, which originally comes from the
Malay culture, is carried out by a group of 6 men
and women. The music is produced by using
percussion instruments as well as the gambus
dan biola, a stringed instrument.
 FOOD
The cuisine of Brunei is heavily influenced by its
neighbouring countries like Malaysia, Singapore
and Indonesia, as well as India, China,Thailand
and Japan. Being a predominately Islamic country, food
is halal and pork is avoided.Alcohol is also banned in
Brunei. Food in Brunei is often spicy and meals are
usually accompanied by either rice or noodles.
 FOOD Popular dishes in Brunei include:
Beef Rendang: slow cooked beef in
lemongrass and coconut sauce.
Nasi Lemak: a rice dish cooked in
coconut milk and pandan leaves - usually
served for breakfast. Nasi Lemak can be
served with many side dishes ie. eggs,
chicken, beets, roasted peanuts or
vegetables.
 FOOD
Udang Sambal Serai Bersantan:
prawns cooked with chili and coconut milk.

Serongeng Padang: chicken fried

with garlic and wrapped in pandan
leaves.
 FOOD
Ambuyat: a sticky ball of flavourless sago
starch wrapped in a bamboo fork and
dipped in sour fruit sauce

Air Batu Campur: also known as ABC

- a dessert/drink combining ice with sago
pearls, red beans, noodles and grass jelly.
 FOOD
Kelupis: Kelupis is made from
glutinous rice. This is one of the
best snacks in the nation. Kelupis is
wrapped with Nyirik leaf
PLACE
Brunei is famous in southeast Asia for its gorgeous
mosques and Islamic architecture. In Bandar Seri
Begawan, both the Omar Ali Saifuddien and Jame’ Asr
Hassanil Bolkiah Mosques are huge attractions. The first
stands near the Brunei River and waterfront with an
impressive artificial lagoon. The second holds the title
as the largest mosque in Brunei. Non-Muslims can
enter outside of prayer time.
PLACE
Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque
PLACE
Jame’ Asr Hassanil Bolkiah Mosque
FASHION

Brunei’s fashion is highly influenced by Kuala

Lumpur, Korean pop culture and the United
States. Brunei is an Islamic country 67% of the
population who practiced it therefore the laws
and unspoken social norms follow it too
FASHION
The general Bruneian clothing style for
women is a baju kurung which is a
traditional costume of Brunei Malays. Baju
kurung is loose clothing which involves a
long sleeved, knee-length tunic and a long
skirt to that reaches the ankles. Muslims
and non-Muslims commonly wear them
as work attire as well as uniforms for
school.
FASHION
The other viariations of the costume is baju
kebaya which is a similar style except the top is
buttoned down and the length varies from hip to
knee length. This style originates from Indonesia
which is the national costume of their country.
The kebaya is often made with silk, thin cotton or
artificial fabric that is adorned with floral pattern
embroidery. It is also more form-fitting than a baju
kurung and a popular choice for events, private
functions, weddings as well as Eid al-Fitr celebrations.
 FASHION
It is also customary for Muslim women to
wear tudungs (head scarf) in Brunei. Female
students who attend government (public) schools
are also required to wear them as part of their
uniform. Brunei has its own unique way of
wearing tudung and we are often able to tell where
a person is from by the style. Brunei tudungs are
simpler with an unwrapped bottom, Malaysian style
often has a round bottom with a cascading style
and Indonesian style is wrapped closer to the neck
FASHION
Most people tend to visit the
numerous fabric stores to mix and
match their designs and have them
tailor made.
However, the ever-changing trend of fashion
allows people to adapt and make changes
according to the season. Most people can easily
pick up a long skirt or blouse from the mall or
any retailer to pair their outfit rather than
needing to wait for their clothes to be made.
FASHION
The accessorizing of fashion here are often shoes
due to the covered-up styles. The relaxed and
slower pace of life also lends to the footwear of
choice. Flat shoes are versatile enough to be
worn casually and for celebrations. Often times
the shoes have large jewels or glitter on them but
the colors are often not too bold. Heels are worn
too but they are often reserved for more
glamorous occasions like Eid-al Fitr or wedding
receptions.