Culture of Brunei
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The culture of Brunei
is very similar to the Malay cultures. The culture is also influenced by the demographic makeup of the country: two-thirds of the population are Malay
, and the remainder consists of Chinese, Indians and indigenous Malays such as Dayaks, Dusuns and Kedazans.
As a Sharia
country, the sale and public consumption of alcohol
is banned. Foreigners and non-Muslims are allowed to bring in 12 cans of beer and two bottles of other alcohol (e.g., wine or spirits, there being no distinction made for alcohol content). This limit used to apply to every entry; in 2007, however, this was changed to one limit every 48 hours. After the introduction of prohibition in the early 1990s, all pubs and nightclubs were forced to close at 11:30 pm.
Art in Brunei
Sports
Brunei
Brunei , officially the State of Brunei Darussalam or the Nation of Brunei, the Abode of Peace , is a sovereign state located on the north coast of the island of Borneo, in Southeast Asia...
is very similar to the Malay cultures. The culture is also influenced by the demographic makeup of the country: two-thirds of the population are Malay
Malay people
Malays are an ethnic group of Austronesian people predominantly inhabiting the Malay Peninsula, including the southernmost parts of Thailand, the east coast of Sumatra, the coast of Borneo, and the smaller islands which lie between these locations...
, and the remainder consists of Chinese, Indians and indigenous Malays such as Dayaks, Dusuns and Kedazans.
As a Sharia
Sharia
Sharia law, is the moral code and religious law of Islam. Sharia is derived from two primary sources of Islamic law: the precepts set forth in the Quran, and the example set by the Islamic prophet Muhammad in the Sunnah. Fiqh jurisprudence interprets and extends the application of sharia to...
country, the sale and public consumption of alcohol
Alcohol
In chemistry, an alcohol is an organic compound in which the hydroxy functional group is bound to a carbon atom. In particular, this carbon center should be saturated, having single bonds to three other atoms....
is banned. Foreigners and non-Muslims are allowed to bring in 12 cans of beer and two bottles of other alcohol (e.g., wine or spirits, there being no distinction made for alcohol content). This limit used to apply to every entry; in 2007, however, this was changed to one limit every 48 hours. After the introduction of prohibition in the early 1990s, all pubs and nightclubs were forced to close at 11:30 pm.
See also
- Architecture of Brunei
- Cuisine of Brunei
- Ethnic minorities in Brunei
- BajauBajauThe Bajau or Bajaw , also spelled Bajao, Badjau, Badjaw, or Badjao, are an indigenous ethnic group of Maritime Southeast Asia...
- KedayanKedayanThe Kedayan are an ethnic group residing in Brunei, Labuan, Sabah, and parts of Sarawak on the island of Borneo. They are also known as Kadayan, Kadaian or simply badly spelled as Kadyan by British. The Kedayan language is the de facto national language of Brunei...
- Malays (ethnic group)
- Bajau
- Festivals in Brunei
- Humor in Brunei
- Languages of BruneiLanguages of BruneiThere are a multitude of languages spoken in Brunei. The official language of the state of Brunei is Melayu Brunei. This came into force on 29 September 1959, with the signing of Brunei 1959 Constitution....
- Malay culture
- Media in Brunei
- National symbols of Brunei
- Coat of arms of Brunei
- Flag of BruneiFlag of BruneiThe national flag of Brunei was adopted in 1959 when the country was a British protectorate, and was retained when the country gained full independence on 1 January 1984 as Brunei Darussalam . The flag has the coat of arms of Brunei in the centre, on a yellow field...
- National anthem of Brunei
- People of Brunei
- Prostitution in BruneiProstitution in BruneiProstitution in Brunei is illegal and can incur a punishment of imprisonment for 5 years and a fine of $ 20,000.-External links:**...
- Public holidays in Brunei|↔
- Records of Brunei
- Religion in BruneiReligion in BruneiAmong religions in Brunei, Islam is predominant. 67% of the population is Islamic. However, other religions also have a considerable foothold in Brunei. 13% of the population is Buddhist and another 10% is Christian. The remaining 10% subscribe to various religions, including indigenous...
- Christianity in BruneiChristianity in BruneiChristianity is the religion of about 10% of the population of Brunei. Contact with Christians in other countries, the import of Bibles and public celebration of Christmas are banned by decree.Christians in Brunei are not allowed to proselytize....
- Islam in BruneiIslam in BruneiIslam is Brunei's official religion, 64 percent of the population is Muslim. mostly Sunnis of Malay origin who follow the Shafi school of Islamic law. Most of the other Muslim groups are Kedayans and Chinese converts....
- Judaism in Brunei
- Christianity in Brunei
- World Heritage Sites in Brunei: None
Art in Brunei
- Art in Brunei
- Cinema of Brunei
- Literature of Brunei
- Music of BruneiMusic of BruneiBrunei is a southeast Asian country located on Borneo between the states of Sabah and Sarawak which are part of Malaysia. There is a wide array of native folk music, and dance. Brunei shares some Cultural perspectives and links with the countries of South East Asia such as Malaysia, Singapore,...
- Television in Brunei
- Theatre in Brunei
Sports
- Main article: Sports in Brunei
- Football in BruneiFootball in BruneiThe sport of football in the country of Brunei is run by the Football Association of Brunei Darussalam. The association administers the national football team as well as the Shell Helix B-League....
- Brunei at the OlympicsBrunei at the OlympicsBrunei, as Brunei Darussalam, first participated at the Olympic Games in 1988, with a single official but no athletes. The nation sent athletes to compete in the Summer Olympic Games in 1996, 2000 and 2004. On each occasion, it was represented by a single athlete...
- Football in Brunei