Brunei 🇧🇳
famous foods 😋
Ambuyat: national dish, interesting sticky texture, usually served with a sour and spicy dipping sauce called cacah
Kelupis: rice cooked in coconut milk and pandan leaves, then wrapped in the leaves of Daun nyirik
Pulut Panggang: spicy dried shrimp wrapped in sticky rice and leaves that were cooked in coconut milk, commonly eaten for breakfast
places to visit ✈️
Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque: In Bandar Seri Begawan (the capital city of Brunei), a beautiful tall mosque surrounded by a rich city
Ulu Temburong National Park: first national park established in Brunei, with various flora and fauna, you can do ziplining, jungle trekking and rafting
Tutong: One of the four districts in Brunei and has a beautiful riverside town
holidays 🎊
Feb 23: National Day
Celebrates independence from Britain
Waves yellow flag, generally have some performances done that day
June 28/29: Eid al-Adha/ Hari Raya Aidiladha
Holiday of Sacrifice, holiest day on the Islamic calendar
Eid prayers, charity, social gatherings, festive meals, gift-giving
traditions + religion 🤝
Greeting:
Hello: Salaam
Firm handshakes between men, men typically do not handshake with women, only a head bow. Between women is a gentle handshake, a head nod or two kisses on the cheek, depending on the level of acquaintance
Dress: For women, dressing more traditionally with skirts below the knees and a headscarf is preferred
Official language: Malay
Religions
Islam is the national religion of Brunei
78.8 percent of the population is Muslim, 8.7 percent Christian, and 7.8 percent Buddhist
