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2011 - 2012 CALENDAR OF EVENTS
HOLIDAYS AND
CELEBRATIONS
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BRUNEI ARTS FORUM EXHIBITION 2011 |
Sunday,
December 18 |
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Date: 18th
December 2011 to
31st January 2012.
Venue:
Waterfront, Bandar Seri
Begawan
Organiser:
Brunei Art Forum / Museum Department
Information & Inquiry:
Website:
www.bruneions.com/arts-creative/12039911-brunei-art-forum-art-exhibition
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2012 CALENDAR OF EVENTS,
HOLIDAYS AND
CELEBRATIONS
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New Year's Day |
Sunday, January 01 |
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Brunei Darussalam Tennis Open 2012 |
Tuesday, January
03 |
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Date: 3rd January to 8th
January 2012.
Venue: National Tennis Centre,
Hassanal Bolkiah Sport Complex
Organiser: Brunei Darussalam
Tennis Association (BDTA)
Information & Inquiry:
Tel: +673 8727522
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Consumer Products Fair 2012 Part
9 |
Wednesday,
January 04 |
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Date: 4th January to 8th January
2012.
Venue: International Convention
Centre (ICC), Berakas.
Organiser: Sunlit Advertising.
Information & Inquiry:
Tel: +673 2453666
Fax: +673 2452595
website: www.bruneiconsumerfair.com
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Bru-Xpo |
Wednesday,
January 04 |
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Date: 4th January to 8th January
2012.
Venue: National Indoor Stadium, Berakas.
Date: 5th January to 8th January
2012
Venue: The Mall Gadong
Organiser: S-Team Solutions
Information & Inquiry:
Tel: +673 2459999
website:
www.s-teamonline.com
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RC Boat Race |
Saturday,
January 07 |
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Date: 7th January to 8th January
2012.
Venue: Taman Jubilee.
Organiser: Persatuan Perahu Laju
Kawalan Radion Brunei.
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Perlumbaan Go-Kart Bandar Seri
Begawan (Go Kart Racing) |
Saturday,
January 14 |
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Date: 14th January to 15th January
2012.
Venue: Bandar Seri Begawan
Organiser: Mentari Merah
Construction Sdn Bhd / Municipal
Department Bandar Seri Begawan
Information & Inquiry:
Tel: +673 2455211
Email:
dmspro@netscape.net
Facebook:
www.facebook.com/pages/mentari-merah-contruction-sdn-bhd/
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Charity Football Match
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Wednesday,
January 18 |
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DPMM FC (Brunei) vs Chiangrai
United FC (Thailand)
Date: 18th January
2012.
Venue:
Hassanal Bolkiah National
Stadium, Berakas
Organiser: DPMM FC, Minister of
Culture, Youth & Sport,
National Football Association of
Brunei Darussalam (NFABD)
Information & Inquiry:
website:
www.eteamz/dpmmfc
website:
www.kkbs.gov.bn
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Ministries Sport Festival 2012 |
Saturday,
January 21 |
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Date: 21st January to 28th January
2012.
Venue: Hassanal Bolkiah National
Stadium, Berakas
Organiser: Ministry of Culture,
Youth & Sport
Information & Inquiry:
Website:
www.belia-sukan.gov.bn
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Regatta Brunei Darussalam |
Sunday,
January 22 |
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Date: 22nd January
2012.
Venue: Brunei River Waterfront
Organiser: Ministry of Home
Affairs
Information & Inquiry:
Tel: +673 2240542
Website:
www.home-affairs.gov.bn
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Matan Fishing Village Challenge
2012 |
Monday,
January 23 |
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Date: 23rd January
2012.
Venue: Kg Sungai Matan
Organiser: Majlis Perunding dan
Kampong
Information & Inquiry:
Ketua Kg Sungai Matan
Tel/Fax: +673 2786460, +673
8893061 (M)
Email:
kgsungaimatan@yahoo.com
website:
www.kampongsungaimatan.blogspot.com
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Chinese New Year |
Monday,
January 23 |
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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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Birthday of Prophet
Mohammad |
Sunday, February
05 |
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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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Lawn Bowls Tournament |
Wednesday,
February 08 |
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Date: 8th February to 12th February
2012.
Venue: Lawn Bowls Centre
Hassanal Bolkiah Sport Complex
Organiser: National Lawn Bowls
Association / Ministry of
Culture, Youth & Sport
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Brunei Open Dart Championship |
Tuesday,
February 14 |
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Date: 14th February to 18th February
2012.
Venue: Medan Citis, Cities
Square
Organiser: The Brunei National
Dart Association (BNDA) & Riziq
Event Management Services
Information & Inquiry:
Tel: +673 8805707, +673 8669828
& +673 8924123
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28th National Day
Celebration |
Thursday,
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.
Information & Inquiry:
Website:
www.nationalday.org.bn
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The Brunei Book Fair (BBF) 2012 |
Saturday,
February 25 |
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Date: 25th February to 5th March 2012.
Venue: International Convention
Centre (ICC), Berakas
Organiser: Language and
Literature Bureau, The Ministry
of Culture, Youth & Sports
Information & Inquiry:
Tel: +673 2382511 Ext 182, 176
Fax: +673 2381817
Email:
pestabukubrunei@dbp.gov.bn
Website:
www.kkbs.bn
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Brunei Traditional Food Festival 2012 |
Sunday,
February 26 |
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Date: 26th February 2012.
Venue: Taman Peranginan Kg Parit,
Mukim Pengkalan Batu
Organiser: Ayu Atiqah Event
Management
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2nd Brunei Bike Week |
Friday, March
02 |
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Date: 2nd March to 4th March
2012.
Venue: Jerudong Park
Amphitheater
Organiser: Independent
Motorcycle Club
Information & Inquiry:
Email:
info@bruneibikeweek.com
Website:
www.bruneibikeweek.com
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Maher Zain Live in Brunei |
Saturday, March
03 |
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Date: 3rd March
2012.
Venue: Jerudong Park
Amphitheatre
Organiser:
NMHQR Studio Production /
Awakening
Information & Inquiry:
Tel: +672 2241777, +673 8151118
Facebook:
www.facebook.com/MaherZain
Twitter:
www.twitter.com/#!/Maher Zain
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World Forestry Day |
Wednesday,
March 21 |
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Organiser: Forestry Department,
Ministry of Industry & Primary
Resources.
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World Water Day |
Friday,
March 22 |
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Organiser: Public Works
Department, Ministry of
Development
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Pesta Santai Muara 2012 |
Friday,
March 23 |
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Date: 23rd March to 25th March
2012.
Venue: Muara Beach
Organiser: MPK Kg Masjid Lama,
Kg Pekan Muara, Kg
Sabun & Kg Pelumpong, Mukim
Serasa
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Earth Hour Brunei |
Monday,
March 26 |
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Organiser:
Earth Hour Global
Information & Inquiry:
www.earthhour.org.bn
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Adat Istiadat / Royal Custom &
Traditional Day |
Satruday,
March
31 |
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Organiser: Adat Istiadat Negara
Department (Royal Custom &
Traditions), Prime Minister's
Office.
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Temburong Festival 2012 |
March |
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Date: March
Venue: Bangar Temburong
Organiser: Temburong District
Office / Tourism Development
Department
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World Health Day |
Saturday,
April 07 |
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Organiser:
Ministry of Health
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EPL Masters Football Bruneii Cup
2012 |
Saturday,
April 21 |
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Date: 21st April
2012.
Venue: Indoor Stadium
Organiser: AD Sport Event
Management / B.Mobile
Information & Inquiry:
Facebook:
www.facebook.com/ADsportseventmanagement
website:
www.footballfocusasia.com
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Labour Day Celebration (Sukan
Ria) |
Tuesday,
May 01 |
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Date: 1st May to 31st May
2012.
Venue: TBC
Organiser: Sunlit Advertising.
Information & Inquiry:
Tel: +673 2453666
Fax: +673 2452595
website: www.bruneiconsumerfair.com
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International Museum Day |
Friday,
May 18 |
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Organiser: Museum Department,
Ministry of Culture Youth &
Sport
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Energy Day |
Friday,
May
24 |
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Organiser: Ministry of Energy at
the Prime Minister's Office.
Information & Inquiry:
Email:
energy@jpm.gov.bn
Website:
www.energy.gov.bn
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Quran Reading Competion |
May
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Date: TBA
Venue: Plenary Hall,
International Convention Centre,
Berakas.
Organiser: Islamic Eminence
Development Section, Ministry of
Religious Affairs.
Information & Inquiry:
Tel: +673 2382525 Ext 227
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51st Anniversary of
Royal Brunei Armed Forces Day |
Friday,
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: TBA.
Organiser: Royal Brunei Armed
Forces.
Information & Inquiry:
Tel: +673 2386373
Fax: +673 2381943
Email:
pru@mindef.gov.bn
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Carnival Kg Sungai Matan 2012
(Fishing Village) |
Friday,
May 31 |
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Date: 31st May
2012.
Venue: Kg Sungai Matan
Organiser: Majlis Perunding dan
Kampong.
Information & Inquiry:
Ketua Kg Sungai Matan
Tel/Fax: +673 2786460, +673
8893061 (M)
Email:
kgsungaimatan@yahoo.com
website:
www.kampongsungaimatan.blogspot.com
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World Ocean Day |
Friday,
June 08
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Organiser: Ministry of Industry
& Primary Resources.
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Ascension of the Prophet
Mohammad / Israk & Mikraj |
Sunday,
June
17 |
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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: TBA
Organiser: Islamic Eminence
Development Section, Ministry of
Religious Affairs.
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Consumer Products Fair 2012 Part
10 |
Wednesday,
June 27 |
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Date: 27th June to 1st July
2012.
Venue: Bridex Hall, Jerudong.
Organiser: Sunlit Advertising.
Information & Inquiry:
Tel: +673 2453666
Fax: +673 2452595
website: www.bruneiconsumerfair.com
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His Majesty The Sultan's
66th Birthday |
Sunday, 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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1st Day of
Ramadan |
Saturday,
July 21 |
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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 |
Saturday,
July 21 |
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Date: 21st August to 21st August
2012
Venue: Gadong Wet Market Area,
Parking Area at Hassanal Bolkiah
National Stadium, Parking Area
infront of the Royal Regalia
Building.
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National Youth Day 2011 |
Wednesday,
August 01
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Venue: TBA
Organiser: Youth & Sport
Department.
Information & Inquiry:
Tel: +673 2381903 / 4 / 5 Ext:
1417
Fax: +673 2383139
Website:
www.belia-sukan.gov.bn
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ASEAN Day |
Wednesday,
August 08
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Organisers: Ministry Foreign
Affairs & Trade.
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Anniversary of the
Revelation of the Holy Quran |
Monday,
August 06 |
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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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Hari Raya Aidilfitri
Celebration |
Sunday, August
19 |
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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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BIMP-EAGA Expo 2012 |
Friday, August
30 |
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Date: 30th August to 2nd
September 2012.
Venue: International Convention
Centre (ICC), Berakas.
Organiser: Sunlit Advertising
Information & Inquiry:
Tel: +673 2453666
Fax: +673 2452595
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International Halal Food Product
Expo (IHPE) 2012 |
Thursday,
September 13 |
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Date: 13th September to 17th
September 2012
Venue: International Convention
Centre (ICC), Berakas.
Organiser: Sunlit Advertising
/Ministry of Industry & Primary
Resources / Brunei Islamic
Religious Council / Ministry of
Religious Affairs / Ministry of
Health
Information & Inquiry:
Tel: +673 2453666
Fax: +673 2452595
website:
www.bruneihalalexpo.com
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Teacher's Day Celebration |
Sunday,
September
23 |
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Organiser: Ministry of
Education.
Information & Inquiry:
Website:
http://www.moe.edu.bn/web/hariguru
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World Tourism Day |
Thursday,
September 27 |
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Organisers: Tourism Development
Department, Ministry of Industry
& Primary Resourses.
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Civil Service Day |
Saturday, September 29 |
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Organiser: Public Services
Department, Prime Minsters
Office
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Veteran Basketball 2012 |
Thursday,
October 18 |
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Date: 18th October to 21st
October 2012.
Venue: TBC
Organiser: Sunlit Advertising.
Information & Inquiry:
Tel: +673 2453666
Fax: +673 2452595
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Festival of Sacrifice /
Hari Raya Aidiladha |
Friday,
October 26 |
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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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Farmers & Fisherman's Day |
Friday, November 01 |
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Organiser: Department of
Agriculture and Agrifood,
Ministry of Industry & Primary
Resources.
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Islamic (lunar) New
Year, 1434 Hijrah |
Friday,
November 15 |
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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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The Royal Trophy Brunei 2012 |
Friday, December 14 |
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Date: 14th December to 16th
December 2012.
Venue: Empire Hotel & Country
Club, Jerudong.
Organiser: Entertainment Group
Limited
Information & Inquiry:
Sports Marketing Limited
Tel: +852 23834 0060
Fax: +852 2838 8593
Website:
www.TheRoyalTrophy.com /
www.empire.com/The-Royal-Trophy
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International Civil Aviation Day |
Saturday,
December 07 |
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Organiser: Civil Aviation
Department, Ministry of
Communication
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Brunei Edutainment Wonderland & Carnival
2012 |
December |
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Date: December 2012.
Venue:
TBA
Organiser:
Sunlit Advertising Sdn Bhd
Information & Inquiry:
Tel: +673 2453666 Fax: +673 2453777
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Christmas Day |
Tuesday,
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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New Year Eve |
Monday, December 31 |
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Note: Above Dates / Events /
Venues are Subject to Changes
For more updated information on
events go to
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