Social Studies culture of Brunei
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Brunei is a small country located in Southeast Asia, with a population of around 433,000 people. It has a predominantly Malay culture that reflects its ethnic makeup and strong Islamic influences. The country is led by an absolute monarchy, with the Sultan of Brunei as both head of state and head of government. Some key aspects of Brunei culture include traditional foods like kuih cakes, games like gasing and guli kikik, and holidays such as Hari Raya Aidilfitri and Hari Raya Aidiladha.
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Social Studies culture of Brunei
- 4. Meaning of the flag The yellow background of the Brunei flag represents the sultan of Brunei. The black and white stripes of the Brunei flag represents the country's chief ministers. The emblem of Brunei is called the Brunei's Coat of Arms it contains five components: the flag, royal umbrella, wing, hands, and the crescent symbol of Islam. The script on the emblem is written in Arabic and means “Always in service with God's guidance”.
- 5. Where is Brunei? Area: 5,765 km² Population: 433,908 of 2017 Language: Malay Currency: Brunei dollar
- 6. National animal White bellied sea eagle
- 8. Culture Diversity The culture of Brunei is predominantly Malay (reflecting its ethnicity), with heavy influences from Islam
- 9. BRUNEI’S TRADITIONAL FOOD There are two types of traditional Food: •Kuih Kering (Dry Cakes) •Kuih Basah (Wet Cakes)
- 10. KUIH KERING KUIH KAPIT KUIH BAHULU
- 12. BRUNEI’S TRADITIONAL GAMES GASING GULI KIKIK
- 13. Akad nikah This is the solemnization ceremony. It is presided over by a religious official and only involves the groom. the bride is not usually present but she will be represented by her father or a "wali" (legal family representative). Here, under the grace of Allah (God), the groom vows to accept the bride's hand in front of witnesses.
- 16. National Costume
- 17. Female dress: Baju Kurung: A baju kurung is a loose-fitting full length dress, consisting of a skirt and a blouse. The skirt is made from a long cloth with foldings on one side; the blouse is collarless, has long sleeves, and extends to between the hips and knees. Male clothing: Baju Melayu consists of two main parts. The first being the baju (long sleeved shirt) itself which has a raised stiff collar known as the cekak musang collar. The second part is the trousers called "seluar".The two parts are made out of the same type of fabric which is usually cotton, or a mixture of polyester and cotton.
- 18. Festivals Hari Raya Aidilfitri :Hari Raya literally means ‘celebration day’, and Hari Raya Aidilfitri is the day that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of dawn-to-sunset fasting. Hari Raya Aidilfitri is considered one of the two most important celebrations for Muslims, the other being Hari Raya Haji – the festival of Abraham’s sacrifice.
- 19. Hari Raya Aidiladha also called the "Sacrifice Feast", is the second of two Muslim holidays celebrated worldwide each year, and considered the holier of the two.
- 20. Royal Brunei Armed Forces Day The Royal Brunei Armed Forces Day was formed on 31 May 1961. Known as the Askar Melayu Brunei, (Brunei Malay Regiment in Malay it was honoured with the royal title on 31 May 1965, when the word 'Diraja' was added to the title.
- 21. Brunei government Absolute Monarchy: where by the Sultan of Brunei is both head of state and head of government. Sultan: a king or sovereign especially of a Muslim state. Present sultan: Hassanal Bolkiah
- 22. Questions Name one of the famous foods of Brunei What is the name of the present sultan in Brunei? What is the national costume for women in Brunei? A tradition which is also called a sacrificial feast Name one of the traditional games of Brunei.
- 23. Answers • Kuih Kering, Kuih Basah ,Dry cake, Wet cake • Hassanal Bolkiah • Baju Kurung • Hari Raya Aidiladha • Guli, Simban, Gasing, Kikik