In the past, hadrah was only performed during weddings, but now it is performed in open events, to greet honoured guests and more significantly to signal the arrival of His Majesty in various events… Brunei youths nowadays have done well in preserving the heritage and have even enhanced it. Back…
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Off to Stanford we go!
[Addendum 6th March 2008:] I’m not sure how many Bruneians actually know about Stanford University, but its a crying shame to me if we know all about Oxford and Harvard, but then havent the faintest about Stanford. Here’s the low down: Stanford is one of the most selective universities in…
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Taurean Mark III
Congratulations Mr and Mrs T on the soft opening of your third Taurean outlet at The Arch, Gadong. The AB gang has a long history with them. Da missus has been supplying the Superlicious ® Home-Baked Brownie Cookies that comes with all hot beverages at Taurean since they opened nearly…
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Godspeed Old Buddy…
Feels like your visit’s been too short me old mate. But I understand the need to get back to your life in Vancouver. Its been a heck of a buzz having you around man! As always, when an old buddy visits from afar, its a catalyst for the ones who…
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5th Brunei National Conference on Autism 2007
I was too tied up to attend the conference last weekend but I caught the opening ceremony where they played a video which really touched me. I’ll post it once I’ve uploaded a copy of it. From the Borneo Bulletin: Bandar Seri Begawan – “Since 2004, 315 individuals have so…