Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddin Mosque
Travel to Brunei December 1st, 2009
Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddin Mosque is a mosque in the Islamic kingdom of Brunei. Located in the capital Bandar Seri Begawan. This is not only a major tourist attraction in the capital but throughout Brunei. Allegedly the largest mosque in the Far East and the Pacific. Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddin Mosque mosque named after the 28th Sultan of Brunei. The dominant feature of the capital. Construction completed in 1958. This is an example of modern Islamic architecture. The main dome is all gold. High minaret 44 mA peak towards the modern elevator. From the top of the mosque will have a beautiful view of the entire capital city of Bandar Seri Begawan. The interior consists of the great mosque of Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddin Mosque mosaics, marble columns and arches. It is interesting to note that most of the materials imported from abroad. Marble from Italy, granite from Shanghai, the lighting of the English and Arabic carpets from the city in May Saudi.Di pointed some major tourist attractions, such as Bandar Seri Begawan, about 6 km, Kuala Belait km about 86, I can then National Mountain about 90 km, Ulu Temburong National Park about 45 km, Kampong Ayer, about 0.9 km
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No Comments Bandar Seri Begawan – Brunei Travel
Travel to Brunei November 16th, 2009
Bandar Seri Begawan is the capital of Brunei. Located on the north coast of Borneo, at the mouth of the river in the Brunei River Brunei bay. Bandar Seri Begawan is the capital in 1405 was sultanátu. While the name is now used only since 1970. Bandar Seri Begawan, now a modern city. During the Second World War the city has been destroyed by the Japanese after the war and thus rebuild. The most important is the new tourist destination in the royal palace and the mosque of Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddin Mosque, which is the largest mosque in the Far East. Dome is made of gold and the mosque tower to a height of 44 m. Bandar Seri Begawan is also a museum. The most important include Winston Churchill Museum, which documents the history of 19th-century city. Below the museum is also a marine aquarium Hassanal Bolkiah. Another is the Museum, Brunei Museum, which has a valuable collection of Chinese ceramics and culture. Currently he lives in Bandar Seri Begawan to more than 60 thousand jiwa.Di appoint a May town attractions, such as the Kuala Belait km about 89, I can then National Mountain about 95 km, Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddin Mosque km of 6, Ulu Temburong National Park about 50 km, Kampong Ayer, about 7 km
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No Comments Brunei Darussalam
Travel to Brunei November 10th, 2009
Brunei is on the island of Borneo and has an area bordered by Sarawak from west to east, and bordering the South China Sea to the north. Meanwhile, the country consists of two parts that are not interrelated. In the western part of the wider region is inhabited by 97% of the total population of about 383,000, while in eastern mountainous region and is called the Temburong district, only approximately 10,000 citizens.
Government of this country’s constitutional monarchy patterned with Sultan served as Head of State and Heads of Government of Prime Minister and concurrently Minister of Defense who is assisted by the Advisory Board of the Sultanate and some Ministers. Brunei Darussalam’s economy which relies on oil and gas makes this country has a national income which includes the world’s high. Currency units, Brunei dollar, has the same value with the Singapore Dollar. No wonder the Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah is also known as one of the richest people in the world with a fortune estimated at around 400 trillion rupiah.
In terms of history, actually Brunei once closely associated with Indonesia. Even Brunei had entered the territory of Sriwijaya and Majapahit. But when King Hayam Wuruk died, Brunei freeing itself as an independent country. England’s arrival has made Brunei a country under the protection of the British Empire in 1888. After a long history of this country, finally on January 4, 1979, Brunei and the United Kingdom signed a Treaty of Cooperation and Friendship, which continues in full independence of Brunei Darussalam on January 1, 1984.
State of Brunei Darussalam has four districts, namely: Brunei / Muara District where the capital of Brunei-Bandar Seri Begawan-being. The second is the Tutong District, consisting of forests and plantations. Then Belait, one of the most modern district, where the oil industry is located. Last is the Temburong District, the most isolated places in the Eastern region and separated from the whole of Brunei.
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No Comments Nurul Iman Palace at Brunei
Travel to Brunei October 16th, 2009
This palace is the world’s largest palace still inhabited by the Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah and his family. It is said that the palace which costs about 600 billion dollars and an area of approximately 200,000 m2 has 1778 rooms, 257 bathrooms, 5 swimming pools, 110 car garage, hall for 400 guests, 18 elevators, and a mosque. Unfortunately, this palace is only ‘open up’ during Hari Raya Idul Fitri, when the people of Brunei are given the opportunity to Be hospitable to the Sultan and the Sultan’s family.
Nurul Iman palace is home to the Sultan of Brunei. This palace is suspected as the world’s largest palace. The extent of 200,000 square meters with 1788 rooms, 257 bathrooms. In the Nurul Iman Palace there are 5 swimming pools, 200 air conditioners, garage which includes 110 cars, a room that serves as a hall and can accommodate 4000 guests, and a mosque that can accommodate 1500 pilgrims.
Nurul Iman Palace was built in 1984 to cost 1.4 million U.S. dollars. One part of the Nurul Iman Palace has a golden dome, and who designed the golden dome was an architect hope Fiipina, Leandro V. Locsin. Roofs Nurul Iman Palace itself a strong influence of Islamic architecture and the Malays.
Nurul Iman Palace functions as well as the state court administration office and the Prime Minister of Brunei. One corner of the room, Throne Chamber, often used as a place of inauguration of the crown prince and the royal birthday celebration.
Brunei or immigrant communities could only visit the Nurul Iman Palace during Eid celebrations. At that time, Nurul Iman Palace opened to the public for three days. Istana Nurul Iman usually be visited by up to 110,000 visitors. After bersilahturahim with the Emperor and the wife and family (but visitors male and women are made separately), visitors will get a yellow gift box containing candies, chocolates, biscuits, juice drink boxes and greeting cards Selamat Hari Raya Idul Fitri of Sultan Bolkiah . For children who get gifts but also get a yellow box containing 5 envelopes Brunei dollar.
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No Comments Royal Regalia Building – Brunei Darussalam
Travel to Brunei September 16th, 2009
Royal Regalia Building built in 1992 to commemorate the anniversary of the appointment of Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah became a leader of the Sultanate of Brunei Darussalam. Inside the building is also a museum there are various royal collections, such as crown and royal robes and oversized clothing worn while giving the title for the Emperor.
