BRUNEI CALENDAR OF EVENTS
HOLIDAYS AND CELEBRATIONS |
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2010
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New Year's Day |
January 01 |
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Public Holiday (New Year's 2010) |
January 02 |
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ASEAN Tourism Forum 2010 |
January 21 |
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For more details, please visit
http://www.atfbrunei.com/ |
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Chinese New Year |
February
14 |
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Celebrated by Brunei’s large Chinese
community, this festival lasts for two
weeks. It begins with a family reunion
dinner on the eve of the Lunar New Year. For
the next two weeks, families visit one
another bringing with them oranges to
symbolize longevity and good fortune.
Traditional cookies and food are sold
throughout cities and towns during this
festivity. Unmarried young people and
children will receive angpow or little red
packets with money inside, a symbolic
gesture to ensure good luck, wealth and
health for the coming year.
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Public Holiday (Chinese New Year) |
February
15 |
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26th National Day Celebration |
February 23 |
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The entire nation celebrates this joyous
occasion, which many Bruneians prepare for
months in advance. Schoolchildren, private
sector representatives and civil servants
work hand-in-hand rehearsing their parts in
flash-card displays and other colourful
public gatherings. In addition, mass prayers
and Islamic scripture readings are held at
mosques throughout the country.
Venue: Taman Haji Sir Muda Omar Ali
Saifuddien
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Birthday of Prophet Mohammad |
February 26 |
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An address from officials of the Ministry of
Religious Affairs marks the beginning of
this auspicious occasion, and Muslims
throughout the country honour the event with
readings from the Holy Koran. His Majesty
the Sultan also gives a royal address and,
with other members of the Royal family,
leads a procession on foot through the main
streets of the capital. Religious functions,
lectures and other activities are also held
to celebrate nationwide.
Venue: Taman Haji Sir Muda Omar Ali
Saifuddien
Organiser: Islamic Eminence Development
Section, Ministry of Religious Affairs
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Public Holiday (Birthday
of Prophet Mohammad) |
February 27 |
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Aberdeen Brunei Senior Master 2010 |
March 05 |
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Date: 5th March
2010 to 7th March 2010
Venue: Empire
Hotel & Country Club, Jerudong
Organiser:
Aberdeen Asset Management
Information & Inquiry:
Website:
www.aberdeenbruneiseniors.com
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5th Travel Fair |
March 06 |
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Date: 6th March
2010 to 7th March 2010
Venue: Oil &
Gas Discovery Centre, Seria
Organiser:
ABACUS Distribution System
Information & Inquiry:
Mr Abd Halim Hj Abd Rahman
Tel: +673 2242404
Fax: +673 2242484
Email:
abhalim@rba.com.bn
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The Inter-Minister Sports 2010 |
March 06 |
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Date: 6th March
2010 to 13th March 2010
Venue: Balapan
Sports Complex, Berakas
Organisers:
Youth & Sport Department, Ministry of
Culture, Youth & Sport
/Public Service
Department
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1st Term School Holiday |
March
19 |
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From 19th March
2010 to 28th March 2010
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Adat Istiadat Day |
March
31 |
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Organiser: Adat
Istiadat Negara Department (Royal Custom &
Traditions), Prime Minister's Office
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Brunei
and Malaysia Artists Futsal Match
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April
11 |
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Date:
11th April 2010
Venue:
Indoor Stadium SHHB, Berakas
Organiser:
Ryan Fayyad Events Management
Information & Inquiry:
Tel:
+673 8800882
Website:
www.bruneireds.com |
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Career Carnival 2010 |
April
13 |
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Date:
13th April to 17th April 2010
Venue:
Plenary Hall, International Convention
Centre, Berakas
Organiser:
Labour Department, Ministry of Home Affairs
Information & Inquiry:
Tel:
+673 2382676
Fax: +673 2383244 |
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Youth Beach Fiesta |
April
18 |
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Date:
18th April 2010
Venue:
Pantai Seri Kenangan,
Tutong
Organiser:
Majlis Belia Daerah Tutong
Information & Inquiry:
Hj Sahari Hj
Abdul Rahman
Tel:
+673 8803473
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The Baiduri Masters |
April
23 |
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1st Weekend
23rd April to 25th April 2010
2nd Weekend
30th April to 2nd May 2010
Venue: RBA Golf
Club
1st Weekend
23rd April to 25th April 2010
Venue: Panaga
Golf Club
Organiser:
Baiduri Bank Group
Information & Inquiry:
Awang Fadzlan Haji Annuar, Chief
Event Organiser, The Baiduri Masters
Tel: +673 2268389
Fax: +673 2455599
Email:
fadzlan.annuar@baiduri.com
Website:
www.baiduri.com |
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The 8th ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF)
International Sessional
Meeting on Counter-Terrorism and
Transational Crime
(ISM on CTTC) |
April
28 |
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Date:
28th April to 30th Aprill 2010
Venue: TBA
Organiser:
ASEAN Department, Ministry of Foreign Affair
& Trade
Information & Inquiry:
Tel:
+673 2383374
Fax: +673 2383140 |
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Sungai Bukit Patoi Expedition |
April |
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Date: TBA
Venue:
Temburong
Organiser:
Majlis Perundingan Mukim Batu Apoi
Information & Inquiry:
Orang Kaya Setia Ahmad Haji Lakim
Tel: +673 5221110 |
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Top Spinning Fiesta |
April |
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Date: TBA
Venue:
Temburong
Organiser:
Majlis Perundingan Mukim Amo
Information & Inquiry:
Awang Haji Bahrun Haji Talib
Tel: +673 5221110 |
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TelBru Cycling Race 2010 |
May 16 |
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Venue: TelBru
Headquarters, Old Airport Berakas
Organiser:
TelBru Sdn Bhd
Information & Inquiry:
Awang Ardsyukri Haji Tengah
Tel: +673 2322434
Website:
www.telbru.com.bn
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Jalan Muzik |
May 16 |
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Venue: The
Radisson Hotel, Bandar Seri Begawan
Organisers:
Alliance Francaise / German Embassy
Information & Inquiry:
Tel: +673 2654245
Email:
info.afbrunei@gmail.com
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Adau Gayoh Festival 2010 |
May 16 |
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Venue: Bangunan
PSJD, Kg
Padang Bukit Udal, Tutong
Organisers:
Persatuan/Pakatan Sang Jati Dusun & Majlis
Perunding Kampung Bukit Udal
Information & Inquiry:
Newas Ukoi
Tel: +673 8741648
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World Museum Day |
May 18 |
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Organiser:
Museum Department
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Brunei Tourism Cup - Golf Challenge 2010 |
May
21 |
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Date: 21st May
to 23rd May 2010
Venue: Empire
Hotel & Country Club/ Royal Brunei Golf &
Country Club, Jerudong
Organiser:
Bru Vacation Sdn Bhd / Golf Holidays Limited
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Energy Day |
May
24 |
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Venue: The
Rizqun International Hotel, Gadong
Organiser:
Ministry of Energy at the Prime Minister's
Office
Information & Inquiry:
Email:
energy@jpm.gov.bn
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Quran Reading Competion |
May 26 |
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Date: 26th May to 27th May 2010
Venue: Plenary Hall, International
Convention Centre, Berakas
Organiser: Islamic Eminence Development
Section, Ministry of Religious Affairs
Information & Inquiry:
Dayang Murni Haji Ismail
Tel: +673 2382525 Ext 227
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4th Matan Carnival 2010 (Fishing
Village) |
May
28 |
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Date: 28th May
to 31th May 2010
Venue: Kg
Sungai Matan
Organiser:
Majlis Perunding dan Kampung Sungai Matan
Information & Inquiry:
Pg Azmanishah PHAR
Tel: +673 8738446
Hj Ishak
Tel: +673 8843710
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Royal Brunei Armed Forces Day |
May 31 |
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This holiday pays tribute to the dedicated
service of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces. It
is celebrated with military parades,
artillery displays, parachuting and
exhibitions.
Venue:
Taman Haji Sir
Omar Ali Saifuddien
Organiser: Royal Brunei Armed Forces
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International Halal Food Product Expo (IHPE)
2010 |
June
03 |
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Date: 3rd June
to 6th June 2010
Venue:
International Convention Centre (ICC),
Berakas
Organisers:
Sunlit Advertising / Ministry of Industry &
Primary Resources / Brunei Islamic Religious
Council
Information & Inquiry:
Jason Tee
Tel: +673 2453666
Fax: +673 2452595 / +673 2453777
Website:
www.bruneihalalexpo.com
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HSBC Charity Golf @ The Empire
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June
04 |
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Date: 4th June
to 6th June 2010
Venue: The Empire
Hotel & Country Club, Jerudong
Organisers:
HSBC / The Empire Hotel & Country Club
Information & Inquiry:
HSBC
Tel: +673 2252462
Website:
www.hsbc.com.bn
The Empire Hotel & Country Club
Tel: +673 2418222
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2nd Term School Holiday |
June
04 |
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From 4th June
2010 to 20th June 2010
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31th Panaga Triathlon |
June 06 |
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Venue: Panaga
Club, Belait District
Organiser:
Panaga Divers
Information & Inquiry:
Email:
panaga.trianthlon@gmail.com
Website:
http://www.panagadivers.com/PANAS/PANAS/triathlon.htm
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Charity Gala Night |
June 12 |
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Venue: Indera
Samudra Grand Hall, The Empire hotel &
Country Club, Jerudong
Organisers:
PJC Virtuoso Music School / Pusat Ehsan Al-Ameerah
Al-Hajjah Maryam
Information & Inquiry:
PJC Virtuoso
Music School
Tel: +673 2334555
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Olympic Day Run 2010 |
June 21 |
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Venue: Hassanal
Bolkiah Stadium, Berakas
Organiser:
Youth & Sport Department
Information & Inquiry:
Susieyanti Hamdi
Tel: +673 2381903 / 4 / 5 Ext: 1417
Fax: +673 2383139
Email:
susieyanti.hamdi@belia-sukan.gov.bn
Website:
www.belia-sukan.gov.bn
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11th Annual Borneo Island International Big
bike Festival (BIIBBF)
2010 |
June
25 |
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Date:
25th June to 27th June 2010
Venue:
TBA
Organiser:
Pemoda
Information & Inquiry:
Website:
www.pemoda.wordpress.com,
www.biibbf.wordpress.com
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World Against Drug Used |
June
26 |
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Venue: TBA
Orgainser:
Narcotics Control Bureau, Prime Minster's
Office
Information & Inquiry:
Osmawi Hj Osman
Tel: +673 2422469
Fax: +673 2422477
Email:
osmawi.osman@narcotics.gov.bn
Website:
www.narcotics.gov.bn
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Pesta Sukan Kebangsaan XI /9th National
Sport Festival, 2010 |
June 26 |
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Date: 26th
August to 3rd July 2010
Venue: Hassanal
Bolkiah Stadium, Berakas
Organiser:
Youth & Sport Department
Information & Inquiry:
Susieyanti Hamdi
Tel: +673 2381903 / 4 / 5 Ext: 1417
Fax: +673 2383139
Email:
susieyanti.hamdi@belia-sukan.gov.bn
Website:
www.belia-sukan.gov.bn
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Brunei 21km Half Marathon 2010 |
June 27 |
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Venue: Hassanal
Bolkiah National Stadium, Berakas
Organiser:
Brunei Amateur Athletic Association (BAAA)
Information & Inquiry:
Brunei Amateur
Athletic Association (BAAA) Office
No 4 Pejabat
Persatuan Sukan,
Stadium Negara
Hassanal Bolkiah Berakas
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Ascension of the Prophet Mohammad / Israk &
Mikraj |
July
10 |
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This holiday, significant to the Muslim
world, celebrates the occasion when the
Islamic prophet Mohammed was awakened by the
Angel Gabriel, led to Jerusalem, and
ascended into heaven. This night is observed
by special prayers and gatherings at local
mosques.
Venue: Plenary Hall, International
Convention Centre (ICC)
Organiser: Islamic Eminence Development
Section, Ministry of Religious Affairs
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His Majesty The Sultan's 64th Birthday |
July 15 |
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This is one of the most important events in
the national calendar, with activities and
festivities held nationwide, beginning with
a mass prayer throughout the country. On
this occasion, His Majesty the Sultan
delivers a royal address, followed by an
inauguration ceremony held at the Istana
Nurul Iman palace. The event is also marked
with gatherings at the four districts where
His Majesty meets with his subjects.
Venue: Taman Haji Sir Muda Omar Ali
Saifuddien
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Consumer Products Fair 2010 Part 6 |
July
29 |
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Date: 29th July
to 1st August 2010
Venue:
International Convention Centre (ICC),
Berakas
Organiser:
Sunlit Advertising
Information & Inquiry:
Jason Tee
Tel: +673 2453666
Fax: +673 2452595 / +673 2453777
Email:
sales@sunlitadvertising.com
Website:
www.bruneihalalexpo.com
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Brunei Open 2010 |
July
29 |
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Date: 29th July
to 1st August 2010
Venue: Empire
Hotel & Country Club, Jerudong
Organiser:
Asian Tour
Information & Inquiry:
Website:
www.asiantour.com
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National Youth Day 2010 |
August 01 |
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Date of
Exhibition/Event on the 2nd August to 6th
August 2010
Venue: TBA
Organiser:
Youth & Sport Department
Information & Inquiry:
Susieyanti Hamdi
Tel: +673 2381903 / 4 / 5 Ext: 1417
Fax: +673 2383139
Email:
susieyanti.hamdi@belia-sukan.gov.bn
Website:
www.belia-sukan.gov.bn
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Local Product Fiesta Tutong 2010 |
August 02 |
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Date: 2nd
August to 8th August 2010
Venue: Tutong
Organiser:
Local Marketing Development Unit, Section
Promotion & Entrepreneur (BPPK),
Ministry of
Industry & Primary Resources
Information & Inquiry:
Pg Hamrondiny Pg Hj Tajuddin
Tel: +673 2382822 Ext 2303
Fax: +673 2382835
Email:
diny591@hotmail.com
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1st Day of
Ramadan |
August
11 |
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Ramadan is a holy month for all Muslims.
This marks the beginning of the period of
fasting — abstinence from food, drink and
other material comforts from dawn to dusk.
During this month, religious activities are
held at mosques throughout the country.
Visitors should note that businesses may
operate on abbreviated schedules during this
time.
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Ramadan Food Stall |
August
11 |
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Venue: Gadong Wet Market Area, Parking Area
at Hassanal Bolkiah National Stadium,
Parking Area infront of the Royal Regalia
Building
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Anniversary of the Revelation of the Holy
Quran |
August 27 |
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Another important holiday in the Muslim
world, this day marks the occasion when the
Koran was revealed to the prophet Mohammed.
It is a time of quiet reflection on faith
and the teachings of the Islamic holy book.
Venue:
International Convention Centre (ICC),
Berakas
Organiser: Islamic Eminence Development
Section, Ministry of Religious Affairs
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Public Holiday (Anniversary
of the Revelation of the Holy Quran) |
August 28 |
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3rd Term School Holiday |
September 03 |
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From 3rd
September 2010 to 19th September 2010
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Hari Raya Aidilfitri Celebration |
September
10 |
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Hari Raya is a time for three days of
celebration after the end of the fasting
month of Ramadan. On the first day, prayers
are held at mosques throughout the country.
Families gather to seek forgiveness from
elders and loved ones, adorned in
traditional dress. Special festive dishes
are made especially for Hari Raya, including
satay (beef, chicken or mutton kebabs),
ketupat or lontong (rice cakes in coconut or
banana leaves), rendang (spicy marinated
beef) and other tantalizing examples of
national cuisine. It is on this auspicious
occasion that Istana Nurul Iman is open to
the public. This provides the public and
other visitors with the opportunity to meet
His Majesty and the Royal Family and see the
world’s largest residential palace.
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Public Holiday (Hari Raya Aidilfitri
Celebration) |
September 10 |
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10th September
2010 and 13th September 2010
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10th Brunei
Cup Basketball Tournament 2010 |
September
23 |
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Date: 18th September to 26th September 2010
Venue:
Indoor Stadium, Berakas
Organisers:
Sunlit Advertising / Ministry of
Culture, Youth & Sport / Brunei Amateur
Basketball Association
Information & Inquiry:
Jason Tee
Tel: +673 2453666
Fax: +673 2452565 / +673 2453777
Email:
sales@sunlitadvertising.com
Website:
www.bruneicup.com
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Teacher's Day Celebration |
September
23 |
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Organiser: Ministry of Education
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Homlex Expo |
September
30 |
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Date: 30th September to 3rd October 2010
Venue:
International Convention Centre(ICC),
Berakas
Organisers:
Ministry of Development, Division of Energy
at Prime Minister's Office / Sunlit
Advetising
Information & Inquiry:
Jason Tee
Tel: +673 2453666
Fax: +673 2452565 / +673 2453777
Email:
sales@sunlitadvertising.com
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7th ABACUS Holiday Travel Fair |
October 30 |
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Date: 30th October to 31st October 2010
Venue:
The Mall, Gadong
Organiser:
ABACUS Distribution System
Information & Inquiry:
Mr Abd Halim Hj Abd Rahman
Tel: +673 2242404
Fax: +673 2242484
Email:
abhalim@rba.com
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Farmers & Fisherman's Day |
November 01 |
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Organiser:
Agriculture Deparment, Ministry of Industry
& Primary Resources
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Festival of Sacrifice
/ Hari Raya Aidiladha |
November
16 |
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This is also known as Hari Raya
Korban or Hari Raya Aidiladha. Goats and cows
are sacrificed to commemorate the actions
of the Islamic Prophet Ibrahim. The meat is
then distributed among relatives, friends
and the less fortunate.
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4th Term School Holiday |
December
01 |
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From 1st
December 2010 to 31 December 2010
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Islamic (lunar) New Year, 1432 Hijrah |
December
07 |
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This day marks the beginning
of the year for the Islamic calendar, which
is based on lunar cycles. Because it is slightly
shorter than the Gregorian calendar year,
it is possible for the Islamic New Year to
occur twice in one Gregorian calendar year.
Venue: Jame' Asr Hassanil Bolkiah Mosque,
Kampung Kiarong
Organiser: Islamic Eminence Development
Section, Ministry of Religious Affairs
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4th National Triatlon Brunei Darussalam 2010 |
December
12 |
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Venue: TBA
Organiser:
Youth & Sport Department
Information & Inquiry:
Susieyanti Hamdi
Tel: +673 2381903 / 4 / 5 Ext: 1417
Fax: +673 2383139
Email:
susieyanti.hamdi@belia-sukan.gov.bn
Website:
www.belia-sukan.gov.bn
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Bukit Patoi Challenge |
December |
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Date: TBA
Venue: Bukit
Patoi, Temburong
Organiser:
Majlis Perundingan Kg Batu Apoi
Information & Inquiry:
Orang Kaya Setia Ahmad Haji Lakim
Tel: +673 5221110 |
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Cuti-Cuti Temburong |
December |
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Date: TBA
Venue:
Temburong
Organiser:
Temburong District Office
Information & Inquiry:
Rosmaria Haji Ibrahim
Tel: +673 5221265 / 6 |
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Fishing Challenge "Nengalah Sungai Labu" |
December |
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Date: TBA
Venue: Sungai
Labu, Temburong
Organiser:
Majlis Perundingan Mukim Bokok
Information & Inquiry:
Awang Haji Abdulrahman Haji Nasir
Tel: +673 5221110 |
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Explore Temburong |
December |
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Date: TBA
Venue:
Temburong
Organiser:
Majlis Perundingan Kampong Senukoh
Information & Inquiry:
Awang Akbar@Aliakbar Haji Abd Halim
Tel: +673 5221110 |
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Christmas Day |
December
25 |
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Throughout the world, 25th of
December marks Christmas day, a significant
day for all Christians. Christmas in Brunei
is a joyous and colourful celebration enjoyed
by Christians throughout the nation.
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Local Product Fiesta Temburong 2010 |
December
27 |
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Date: 27th
December 2010 to 2nd January 2011
Venue:
Temburong
Organiser:
Local Marketing Development Unit, Section
Promotion & Entrepreneur (BPPK),
Ministry of
Industry & Primary Resources
Information & Inquiry:
Pg Hamrondiny Pg Hj Tajuddin
Tel: +673 2382822 Ext 2303
Fax: +673 2382835
Email:
diny591@hotmail.com |
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New Year Eve |
December
31 |
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Note: Above Dates / Events / Venues are
Subject to Changes
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