Discover local treasures at Kianggeh Market

Bandar Seri Begawan - The Kianggeh Market in the capital, which is open daily, is known to sell an array of items from fruits, vegetables, dried food, live poultries, dried seafood, medicinal items and many others.

At one corner of the market, a vendor in particular for many years has actively been selling old and traditional items found in Brunei Darussalam.

Owned by Pak Haji, the stall sells a number of historical and rare items such as old coins in different shapes and sizes, as well as varieties of roots.

One traditional item worn by a number of old Bruneian men is the ‘Akar Bahar‘ root. Found under the sea of a neighbouring country, the round black colour root is normally worn at the wrist. It is usually between 70 and 80 millimetres in diameter and between five and 10 millimetres thick.

Another well-known local wood called Limpanas is also sold.

The three-feet long wood is believed to have a scent, if not unexplained strength, that can scare away some animals.

Apart from that, an unbelievable collection of old Brunei photographs, most of which are in black and white, are also found. The collection also includes photographs of past public figures.

Also sold among the traditional items are rings for men, smoke pipes, various types of colourful stones, old books, walking sticks, old Japanese-era paper money and Keris.

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