Singapore- There is a special arts event exhibiting works by young students as well as budding and professional artists at the Singapore River belt till the end of August. The event, called Culture By The Bay, was launched by Rear-Admiral Lui Tuck Yew at the Asian Civilisations Museum on Friday. It is organised by the National Heri... detail... »
Bandar Seri Begawan- The Cultural Department of the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports organised an International Art Night in the capital over the weekend. Participating in the performances that night were cultural groups from the Malaysian High Commission, Philippine Embassy and Indonesian Embassy. The cultural group from the I... detail... »
Bandar Seri Begawan- Thirteen delegates from the Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organisation (SEAMEO) visited the Royal Regalia in the capital yesterday. The visit was aimed at providing the participants with more insights into local history and culture as the Royal Regalia encompasses various characteristics of the philosophy... detail... »
Bandar Seri Begawan- The 10th Comparative Literature Lecture Series was held yesterday at the Language and Literature Bureau building in Berakas to focus and recognise forms of literature of the East Asia Literature Council (Mastera) member countries of Brunei, Indonesia and Malaysia as well as Singapore as a spectator country, to obser... detail... »
Fill the calendar week with activities and events celebrating exotic Indonesian culture. Experience a slice of contemporary Indonesia right here in Brisbane! 8 – 12 August Transform your week into an Indonesian getaway, complete with clubs, markets, art, crafts and delicious Indonesian cuisine. Festival Nusantara will bring Indones... detail... »
Bandar Seri Begawan- A meeting on the distribution of dates from His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam‘s personal contribution in the upcoming month of Ramadan was held yesterday at the Yayasan Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah complex in the capital. The meeting, chaired by Dato Paduka Hj Ali Hashim Hj Daud, the... detail... »
Jakarta- The Indonesian Textile Museum on Tuesday launched "The Indonesian Textile Festival 2007" which will be held until July 31. Advisor of the Rumah Pesona Kain (The House of Clothing Charm) Linda Agum Gumelar officially opened the event at the present of Textile Museum Director Diah Damayanti and lovers of Indonesian traditional c... detail... »
Bandar Seri Begawan- More than 1,000 students of Chung Hwa Middle School (CHMS) are currently participating in the school`s Malay Language Week following the launch by Dr Mataim bin Bakar, the Director of Language and Literature Bureau, yesterday morning. The Director of Language and Literature Bureau reminded all students especially th... detail... »
Bandar Seri Begawan- Six locals will soon be attending the Sabah Gambus Festival 2007 to demonstrate their support for the Association of Brunei Community in Sabah (PMBS), which is organising the annual traditional Brunei musical fiesta. Led by Chairman of the Affiliation of Drama, Television Entertainment and Creative Artists (GAPHAR)... detail... »
The Philippine Center for Islam and Democracy (PCID) and The Manila Times will mark today at the Club Filipino the first anniversary of The Moro Times, a pioneering monthly news supplement on Mindanao. The first issue of The Moro Times came out on July 28, 2006. It is edited by Amina Rasul, a leading Muslim leader, PCID president and fo... detail... »
Bandar Seri Begawan- The Postal Services Department has launched a special collection of "Commemorative Stamps", in conjunction with the 100th Anniversary of Bumbungan Dua Belas, (House of Twelve Roofs), one of the oldest buildings in Brunei Darussalam. The launching of the stamps was held at the Stamp Gallery at the Post Office Headqua... detail... »
Bandar Seri Begawan- His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu`izzaddin Waddaulah, the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussilam highlighted the importance of agidah, or faith, in producing a society that is progressive, productive and blessed by Allah SWT. In a titah to open the Knowledge Convention 2007 yesterday, in conjuncti... detail... »