Plaiting

 

Plaiting is one of the most favourite local activities done by the female population in Brunei Darussalam. Although the purpose is only to kill the time, some of them do take plaiting seriously as a source of earning. There are numerous products of plaiting ranging from nyiru (basket) to tikar (mat).

          

Nyiru

It is an equipment to separate rice from paddy during rice cultivation. It is made from rotan (stem from a slender palm) and the frame is made from *salingkawang, *rotan peladis, *rotan manuk, or *tamanit.

*different types of rotan

We are what we eat

Brunei traditional dishes of course have their own specialities. They are not just unique by their names but also because of their taste and how they are made. Traditional dishes usually are given priority during cultural ceremonies such as wedding ceremony and 'makan tahun' ('makan tahun' is an annual ceremony practiced by Kedayan people).

Kuih muih tradisi (In english; traditional junk food)

Basically, our traditional junk food has two categories: 'kuih muih kering' or 'dry junk food' and 'kuih muih basah' or 'wet junk food'. Eventhough the history of these two categories is unknown, however, in my opinion their purpose is to show numerous ways of baking.

Examples of 'kuih muih kering' are:

This is called Ardam. It is made from flour, oil and sugar.



This is Buahulu made from eggs, corn flour and sugar.



Madu Kesirat



Koya

Examples of 'kuih muih basah' are:

Kalupis



Salurut



Kusoi



Seri muka

Culture defines us

Hello there fellow readers! Today is 31st of December which marks the end of 2007.  Say hello to 2008 and goodbye to 2007. Anyway, that is not my reason of blogging tonight for I am here to share with you our very own culture. 

As you all know, Brunei is quite similar to Malaysia and Singapore in a way; our country is multiracial. Brunei consists of Malay and Chinese in majority and Indian and indigenous Malay as minority groups. In other words, we celebrate different kinds of festivals here throughout the year.

Nevertheless, Brunei is adopted to a national philosophy called Melayu Islam Beraja (Malay Islamic Monarchy). It is 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. That is why all Bruneians are known for their politeness, respectful manners and discipline.