Culture and tourism of brunei darussalam

BRUNEI DARUSSALAM : CULTURAL EXCHANGE AND TOURISM

RAIHANA ASYIQIN BINTI HAJI SUHAILI

The Concept of Culture

Culture can be defined as civilization, the social and intellectual refinement that governed a society, the way they think and act which encompasses all aspects of life which include:

Seven Fundamental Aspects of Life

1. Social : relationship between human and human

2. Economy: relationship between human and things

3. Politics : relationship between human and power

4. Knowledge and Techniques : relationship between human with the nature and occupations

5. Arts: relationship between human and esthetic things.

6. Philosophy : relationship between human and the truth and values

7. Religion : relationship between human and the Creator

Changes in social culture will occur when there is a contact between one culture with another foreign culture.

And this will leads to the birth of a more refine and developed society known as the "High Culture” society

Culture or ‘the way of life’ includes the following :

1. Rules (system, path) of life2. Diversity of life3. Norms and Values in life4. Ritual practices in life

Melayu Islam Beraja (Malay Islamic Monarchy)

Officially proclaimed as the national philosophy of Brunei on the day of its independence on January 1, 1984 by Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzadin Waddaulah.

MIB is described as “a blend of Malay language, culture and Malay customs, the teaching of Islamic laws and values and the monarchy system which must be esteemed and practiced by all”

As Islam is the official and state religion of Brunei Darussalam, MIB opposes the concept of secularism, thus making Islam as a vital role of every Bruneian Muslim way of life.

This national custom is aimed at forging a stronger sense of identity among Bruneians as well as to foster unity and stability. With His Majesty the Sultan being the head of the Adat Istiadat (customs and tradition), MIB has thus been enshrined in the constitution.

What represents culture?

In Brunei Darussalam context, things whichrepresents our culture are well reflected

fromwhat we saw around us. These can be

divided into2 types :

1.Tangible2.Non- Tangible

Tangible Materials of CultureBuildings

Tangible Materials of CultureCuisine and Delicacies

Sari Muka Pinyaram

Ambuyat Kelupis

Kuih Jala

Tangible Materials of CultureCostumes

Bride In Traditional AttireGroom In Traditional Attire

Games

Tangible Materials of Culture

Congkak Pasang

Tangible Materials of Culture

Dances

Tangible Materials of CultureAccessories and Tools

Kuas, Panding, Kancing

Gelang Pengaluan, Gelang Gerocong, Sarbang, Puntu, Kancing.

Keris

Non - Tangible Materials of CultureWeddings

Non - Tangible Materials of CultureCelebrations

Non - Tangible Materials of Culture

Rituals

Non - Tangible Materials of CultureOccupations

TOURISM IN BRUNEI

“It is important to have a sense of pride of what we have in our country, and if you have pride, you will protect it”

Offers a wide variety of attractive places.

The government is now actively promoting tourism as an important part of its economic diversification.

The Ministry of Industry and Primary Resources (MIPR), has completed a Tourism Masterplan which identifies 69 projects to raise the tourism industry in Brunei Darussalam.

What Makes Brunei So Unique?NatureHeritage culture and Islamic cluster

Existing royal heritage

Eco-Tourism In Brunei

Offer visitors a dazzling array of eco-tourism options. E.g. mangrove-covered islands, white sand beaches and accessible nature reserves.

The shallow reefs around Brunei makes excellent dive sites for enthusiast divers to explore the unexpected marine treasure and hidden beauty that lies underneath the Brunei waters.

Brunei Vision 2035

Part of the Brunei Vision 2035 is to make Brunei Darussalam as the hub for eco tourism. This initiate the government to embark on a long term project called ‘The Heart of Borneo’ (HoB) by fostering transboundary cooperation with international bodies to enable collaborative and lasting conservation and sustainable development for our future generation.

Statistics

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150000

200000

250000

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2007 2008 2009 2010 2011

240,000

214,000

157,464

194,299178,540

Yearly Total Tourist Arrival 2007 to 2011

KAMPONG AYER

SULTAN OMAR ALI SAIFUDDIEN MOSQUE

JAME’ ASR HASSANIL BOLKIAH MOSQUE

ROYAL REGALIA

JERUDONG PARK