Brunei Local Customs

  Rice granaries at Kg Rimba
by SangAji
 
  • Rice granaries at Kg Rimba
      Rice granaries at Kg Rimba
    by SangAji
  • An older version of rice granary
      An older version of rice granary
    by SangAji
  • Rice granary now home to birds
      Rice granary now home to birds
    by SangAji
  • Concentric rings on rice granary stilts
      Concentric rings on rice granary stilts
    by SangAji
  • Warning - pork served
      Warning - pork served
    by DSwede
 

Reviews from VirtualTourist Members

Ladies should take a shawl to...

by pjallittle

Ladies should take a shawl to cover their heads upon entering mosques, there are many beautiful temples to see. Also, men should take a clean pair of socks as you will be removing your shoes often. As usual, pleasant smiles will be returned in kind. LINK TO CONTINUED BRUNEI TRAVELOGUE [CLICK HERE]

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Cigarettes only

by kokoryko

DrugsForget about smoking your favourite grass in this country, or you may stay there for much longer as you planned! Cigarettes only.

Royal Regalia

by SangAji

It's customary to remove one's shoes when going into homes, mosques and visiting the Royal Regalia building.

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Don't Point

by abufelixxx

Be careful not to point your fingers at anyone. Considered quite rude. Funny that Prince Philipp did it just as soon as he got off the plane and was greeted by the Sultan. Oops!

The right way...

by Rice_Paper

It is viewed by many Muslims that the left hand is considered "uncleaned". So, one should often use their right hands to give or receive things.

The Sultanate

by seagoingJLW

This independent sovereign sultanate is ruled by His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzadin Waddaulah.

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Bruneitte's Local Custom Tip

by Bruneitte

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Alcohol shouldn't be drunk...

by Svitata

Alcohol shouldn't be drunk openly, even if you've brought in your own. Brunei is a very religious country. Women should also dress conservatively.

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Q:  We are a couple going to Brunei as part of our visit to Borneo on Tuesday 28th for 16 days. We are landing in KL and fly out in 16... 

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A: First of all Brunei is a dry country (no alcohol = no bars) and it has a very underdeveloped tourist industry. We spent 3 days there a few years ago; and there are a few... 

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