BRUNEI EVENTS 2011

JANUARY 2011

Consumer Products Fair 2011 Part 7 (6th-9th Jan 2011)

Venue     : International Convention Centre (ICC), Berakas.
Organiser : Sunlit Advertising.
Contact   : Jason Tee   Tel: (+673)2-453666   Fax: (+673)2-452595/453777
Email     : sales@sunlitadvertising.com   URL: www.bruneiconsumerfair.com

Wow Brunei 2011 (21st-31st Jan 2011)

Venue     : Block B, Sempurna Complex, Batu Besurat
Organiser : Prime Media Event Management & Advertising
Contact   : Katherine   Tel : (+673)8-801711

RTB Media Carnival 2011 & Brunei International Consumer Exhibition (26th-30th Jan 2011)

Venue     : International Convention Centre (ICC), Berakas.
Organiser : Radio Television Brunei, Prime Minister Office/Cityneon Displays & Construction.
Contact   : Cityneon Displays   Tel : (+673)2-421147/431204

FEBRUARY 2011

Chinese New Year (3rd Feb 2011)

Celebrated by Brunei’s large Chinese community, this festival lasts for two weeks.
It begins with a family reunion dinner on the eve of the Lunar New Year.
For the next two weeks, families visit one another bringing with them oranges to
symbolize longevity and good fortune. Traditional cookies and food are sold
throughout cities and towns during this festivity. Unmarried young people and
children will receive angpow or little red packets with money inside, a symbolic
gesture to ensure good luck, wealth and health for the coming year.

Birthday of Prophet Mohammad (15th Feb)

Venue     : Taman Haji Sir Muda Omar Ali Saifuddien.
Organiser : Islamic Eminence Development Section, Ministry of Religious Affairs.

An address from officials of the Ministry of Religious Affairs marks the beginning
of this auspicious occasion, and Muslims throughout the country honour the event with
readings from the Holy Koran. His Majesty the Sultan also gives a royal address and,
with other members of the Royal family, leads a procession on foot through the main
streets of the capital. Religious functions, lectures and other activities are also
held to celebrate nationwide.

Marine Awarness Exhibition (19th Feb -3rd Mar 2011)

Venue     : Rainforest Gallery Brunei, Block B Unit 8 & 9, 1st Floor, Shakirin Comples Kiulap
Organiser : Borneo Sharkma
27th National Day Celebration (23rd Feb 2011)
Venue     : Taman Haji Sir Muda Omar Ali Saifuddien
The entire nation celebrates this joyous occasion, which many Bruneians prepare
for months in advance. Schoolchildren, private sector representatives and civil
servants work hand-in-hand rehearsing their parts in flash-card displays and other
colourful public gatherings. In addition, mass prayers and Islamic scripture
readings are held at mosques throughout the country.
6th Belait Travel Fair (26th-27th Feb 2011)
Venue     : Brunei Shell Recreational Club (BSRC) Seria, Belait.
Organiser : ABACUS Distribution System
Contact   : Abd Halim Haji Abd Rahman   Tel : (+673)2-242101/8-643111   Fax : (+673)2-242484
Email     : abhalim@rba.com.bn 

The Brunei Book Fair (26th Feb-7th Mar 2011)
 
Venue     : International Convention Centre (ICC), Berakas.
Organiser : Language and Literature Bureau, Ministry of Culture, Youth & Sports.
Futsal Challenge 2011 (27th Feb 2011)
Venue     : JKR Sport Complex.
Organiser : Fez Retro/Liverpool Supporters Club of Brunei (LSCB)
Local Product Fiesta Belait 2011 Monday (28th Feb-3rd Mar 2011) 
Venue     : Belait.
Organiser : Local Marketing Development Unit, Section Promotion & Entrepreneur (BPPK),
            Ministry of Industry & Primary Resources.
Contact   : Pg Hamrondiny Pg Hj Tajuddin
Tel       : (+673)2-382822 Ext 2303   Fax : (+673)2-382835
Email     : diny591@hotmail.com
MARCH 2011
Marine Awarness Exhibition (19th Feb -3rd Mar 2011)


Venue     : Rainforest Gallery Brunei, Block B Unit 8 & 9, 1st Floor, Shakirin Comples Kiulap
Organiser : Borneo Sharkma 

The Brunei Book Fair (26th Feb-7th Mar 2011)
Venue     : International Convention Centre (ICC), Berakas.
Organiser : Language and Literature Bureau, Ministry of Culture, Youth & Sports.
Local Product Fiesta Belait 2011 Monday (28th-3rd Mar 2011) 
Venue     : Belait.
Organiser : Local Marketing Development Unit, Section Promotion & Entrepreneur (BPPK),
            Ministry of Industry & Primary Resources.
Contact   : Pg Hamrondiny Pg Hj Tajuddin
Tel       : (+673)2-382822 Ext 2303   Fax : (+673)2-382835
Email     : diny591@hotmail.com
 
EPL Masters Football Brunei Cup 2011 (11th Mar 2011)
Venue     : Brunei Indoor Stadium
Organiser : Masters Football Asia/S Team Solution Event, Management and Adsem ad Sport Event Management.
URL       : www.footballfocusasia.com 

1st Brunei Bike Week (11th-13th Mar 2011)  
Venue     : Jerudong Park Amphitheatre, Jerudong Park Garden.
Organiser : Independent Motorcycle Club
Email     : info@bruneibikeweek.com   URL : www.bruneibikeweek.com 

World Forestry Day (21st Mar 2011) 
Organiser : Forestry Department, Ministry of Industry & Primary Resources.
World Water Day (22nd Mar 2011)
Organisers : Public Works Department, Ministry of Development

Earth Hour Brunei (26th Mar 2011)
Organisers : Earth Hour Global
URL        : www.earthhour.org.bn

Adat Istiadat / Royal Custom & Traditional Day  (31st Mar 2011) 
Organiser : Adat Istiadat Negara Department (Royal Custom & Traditions),
            Prime Minister's Office.
APRIL 2011
World Health Day (7th Apr 2011) 
Organiser : Ministry of Health
MAY 2011
Adau Gayoh and Gawai Festival (1st May 2011)
Venue     : PSJD Building, Kampung Padang Bukit Udal, Tutong

Adau Gayoh and Gawai Festivals are celebrations to mark the end of padi harvesting
by the Dusun and Iban community respectively.
International Museum Day (18th May 2011)
Organiser : Museum Department, Ministry of Culture Youth & Sport
This year, to mark the prestigious event themed 'Museums and Intangible Heritage,
the Brunei Museums Department will launch a book entitled 'A Guide to the Herbs,
Small Shrubs and Climbing Plants of Tasek Merimbun Heritage Park, Tutong, Brunei
Darussalam. It will showcase the correlation of this year's theme between our
natural surroundings with traditional medicines. Established in 1965, the Brunei
Museums Department was temporarily located at the former Dewan Bandaran in the
capital, and was later moved to Kota Batu.
Energy Day  Tuesday (24th May 2011) 
Organiser : Ministry of Energy at the Prime Minister's Office.
Email     : energy@jpm.gov.bn   URL : www.energy.gov.bn

Consumer Products Fair 2011 Part 8 (26th-29th May 2011)
Venue     : International Convention Centre (ICC), Berakas.
Organiser : Sunlit Advertising.
Tel       : (+673)2-453666   Fax : (+673)2-452595
URL       : www.bruneiconsumerfair.com

50th Anniversary of Royal Brunei Armed Forces Day (31st May 2011) 
Venue     : Taman Haji Sir Omar Ali Saifuddien.
Organiser : Royal Brunei Armed Forces.
Tel       : (+673)2-386373   Fax : (+673)2-381943
Email     : pru@mindef.gov.bn
This holiday pays tribute to the dedicated service of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces.
It is celebrated with military parades, artillery displays, parachuting and exhibitions.
Brunei International Tattoo (BIT) (31st May-2nd Jun 2011)
Venue     : Indoor Stadium
Organiser : Royal Brunei Armed Forces.
Tel       : (+673)2-386373   Fax : (+673)2-381943
Email     : pru@mindef.gov.bn
Quran Reading Competition (May 2011)
Date      : TBA
Venue     : Plenary Hall, International Convention Centre, Berakas.
Organiser : Islamic Eminence Development Section, Ministry of Religious Affairs.
Contact   : Dayang Murni Haji Ismail   Tel : (+673)2382525 Ext 227
JUNE 2011
Brunei International Tattoo (BIT) (31st May-2nd Jun 2011)
Venue     : Indoor Stadium
Organiser : Royal Brunei Armed Forces.
Tel       : (+673)2-386373   Fax : (+673)2-381943
Email     : pru@mindef.gov.bn
International Halal Food Product Expo (IHPE) 2011 (2nd-5th Jun 2011) 
Venue     : International Convention Centre (ICC), Berakas.
Organiser : Sunlit Advertising.
Tel       : (+673)2-453666   Fax : (+673)2-452595
Email     : eileen@sunlitadvertising.com/julia@sunlitadvertising.com   URL : www.bruneihalalexpo.com 

World Ocean Day (8th Jun 2011)
Organisers : Ministry of Industry & Primary Resources.
Ascension of the Prophet Mohammad / Israk & Mikraj (29th Jun 2011)
Venue     : TBA
Organiser : Islamic Eminence Development Section, Ministry of Religious Affairs.
This holiday, significant to the Muslim world, celebrates the occasion when the Islamic
prophet Mohammed was awakened by the Angel Gabriel, led to Jerusalem, and ascended into
heaven. This night is observed by special prayers and gatherings at local mosques.
Olympic Day Run 2011 (Jun 2011)
Venue     : Hassanal Bolkiah Stadium, Berakas.
Organiser : Youth & Sport Department.
Contact   : Susieyanti Hamdi   Tel : (+673)2-381903/4/5 Ext: 1417   Fax : (+673)2-383139
Email     : susieyanti.hamdi@belia-sukan.gov.bn   URL : www.belia-sukan.gov.bn
JULY 2011
BRIDEX 2011 (6TH-9TH Jul 2011)
Venue     : BRIDEX Hall, Jerudong
Organiser : Royal Brunei Armed Forces.
Tel       : (+673)2-386373   Fax : (+673)2-381943
Email     : pru@mindef.gov.bn   URL : www.bridex2011.com
His Majesty The Sultan’s 65th Birthday (15th Jul 2011) 
Venue : Taman Haji Sir Muda Omar Ali Saifuddien.
This is one of the most important events in the national calendar, with activities and
festivities held nationwide, beginning with a mass prayer throughout the country. On this
occasion, His Majesty the Sultan delivers a royal address, followed by an inauguration
ceremony held at the Istana Nurul Iman palace. The event is also marked with gatherings
at the four districts where His Majesty meets with his subjects.
Brunei Open 2011 (21st-24th Jul 2011)
Venue     : Empire Hotel & Country Club, Jerudong.
Organiser : Asian Tour   URL : www.asiantour.com
AUGUST 2011
National Youth Day 2011 (1st Aug 2011)
Venue     : TBA
Organiser : Youth & Sport Department.
Contact   : Susieyanti Hamdi   Tel : (+673)2-381903/4/5 Ext: 1417   Fax: (+673)2-383139
Email     : susieyanti.hamdi@belia-sukan.gov.bn   URL : www.belia-sukan.gov.bn
1st Day of Ramadan (1st Aug 2011)
Ramadan is a holy month for all Muslims. This marks the beginning of the period
of fasting — abstinence from food, drink and other material comforts from dawn
to dusk. During this month, religious activities are held at mosques throughout
the country. Visitors should note that businesses may operate on abbreviated
schedules during this time.
Ramadan Food Stall (1st-29th Aug 2011)
Venue      : Gadong Wet Market Area, Parking Area at Hassanal Bolkiah National Stadium,
             Parking Area infront of the Royal Regalia Building.
 ASEAN Day (8th Aug 2011)
Organisers : Ministry Foreign Affairs & Trade.
Anniversary of the Revelation of the Holy Quran (17th Aug 2011)
Venue     : International Convention Centre (ICC), Berakas.
Organiser : Islamic Eminence Development Section, Ministry of Religious Affairs.
Another important holiday in the Muslim world, this day marks the occasion when the
Koran was revealed to the prophet Mohammed. It is a time of quiet reflection on
faith and the teachings of the Islamic holy book.
Hari Raya Aidilfitri Celebration (30th Aug 2011)
Hari Raya is a time for three days of celebration after the end of the fasting
month of Ramadan. On the first day, prayers are held at mosques throughout the
country. Families gather to seek forgiveness from elders and loved ones, adorned in
traditional dress. Special festive dishes are made especially for Hari Raya, including
satay (beef, chicken or mutton kebabs), ketupat or lontong (rice cakes in coconut or
banana leaves), rendang (spicy marinated beef) and other tantalizing examples of national
cuisine. It is on this auspicious occasion that Istana Nurul Iman is open to the public.
This provides the public and other visitors with the opportunity to meet His Majesty and
the Royal Family and see the world’s largest residential palace.
SEPTEMBER 2011
Teacher’s Day Celebration (23rd Sept 2011)
Organiser : Ministry of Education.
URL       : www.moe.edu.bn/web/hariguru
World Tourism Day (28th Sept 2011) 
Organisers : Tourism Development Department, Ministry of Industry & Primary Resourses.
 Civil Service Day (29th Sept 2011)
Organisers : Public Services Department, Prime Minsters Office
October 2011
8th ABACUS Holiday Travel Fair (1st-2nd Oct 2011)
Venue     : TBA
Organiser : ABACUS Distribution System
Contact   : Abd Halim Haji Abd Rahman Tel : (+673)2-242101/8-643111   Fax : (+673)2-242484
Email     : abhalim@rba.com.bn 

Techexpo Part 2 (27th-30th Oct 2011)
Venue     : International Convention Centre (ICC), Berakas.
Organiser : Sunlit Advertising
Contact   : Melvin Tape   Tel : (+673)2-453666   Fax : (+673)2-452595
Email     : melvintape@sunlitadvertising.com
NOVEMBER 2011
 Farmers & Fisherman’s Day (1st Nov 2011) 
Organiser: Department of Agriculture and Agrifood, Ministry of Industry & Primary Resources.
Festival of Sacrifice/Hari Raya Aidiladha (6th Nov 2011)
This is also known as Hari Raya Korban or Hari Raya Aidiladha. Goats and cows are
sacrificed to commemorate the actions of the Islamic Prophet Ibrahim. The meat is then
distributed among relatives, friends and the less fortunate.
Public Holiday (Hari Raya Aidiladha Celebration) (7th Nov 2011) 
Brunei public holiday replacing Sunday, November 06 Hari Raya Aidilfitri Celebration.
 Laneige Broadway Musical Charity Competition 2011 (26th Nov 2011)
Venue     : Internation Convention Center (I.C.C.) Main Conference Hall
Organiser : Laneige
Tel       : (+673)2-232282/KB:(+673)3-347217 
8th Bukit Shahbandar Challenge (27th Nov 2011)
Venue     : Bukit Shahbandar
Organiser : Forestry Department, Ministry of Industry & Primary Resources
Contact   : Roslinah Haji Mohsin/Haji Hussain Haji Osman
Tel       : (+673)2-381687   Fax : (+673)2-381010
Islamic (lunar) New Year, 1433 Hijrah (27th Nov 2011)
Venue     : Jame' Asr Hassanil Bolkiah Mosque, Kampung Kiarong.
Organiser : Islamic Eminence Development Section, Ministry of Religious Affairs.
This day marks the beginning of the year for the Islamic calendar, which is based on lunar
cycles. Because it is slightly shorter than the Gregorian calendar year, it is possible
for the Islamic New Year to occur twice in one Gregorian calendar year.
DECEMBER 2011
1968 Coronation Art Exhibition (1st-31st Dec 2011)
Venue     : Royal Regalia Building, Bandar Seri Begawan
Organiser : Museum Department
Tel       : (+673)2-381672 ext 147 (Public Relation Department, Miseum Department)

Telbru Let’s trek 2011 (2nd-4th Dec 2011)
Venue     : Jerudong Park Amphitheater
Organiser : Telbru (Telekom Brunei Berhad)
Tel       : (+673)2-322014
Email     : letstrek@telbru.com.bn   URL  : www.telbru.com.bn/letstrek

Temburong Festival 2011 (3rd-18th Dec 2011)
Venue     : Bangar, Temburong
Organsier : Temburong District Office/Tourism Development Department
2nd Brunei 7′s International Soccer Challenge 2011 (3rd-4th Dec 2011)
Venue     : Belapan Field Complext, Hassanal Bolkiah Sport Complex Berakas.
Organiser : Veteran Football Association
Tel       : (+673)8-665923
URL       : bolabruneiveteran.blogspot.com/
DST National Football League 2011/2012 (5th-31th Dec 2011)


Venue     : Berakas Sports Complex
Organiser : National Football Association of Brunei Darussalam (NFABD)
Tel       : (+673)8-747400/738479 (Haji Mohd Taha Hj Mohd Tahir)

7th Hijrah Youth Village Program 2011 (5th-7th Dec 2011)
Venue     : Silaturahim Hall, Youth Centre, Bandar Seri Begawan
Organiser : Youth and Sports Department

International Civil Aviation Day (7th Dec 2011)
Organiser : Civil Aviation Department, Ministry of Communication 
Dualthlon 2011 (11th Dec 2011)
Venue     : Hassanal Bolkiah National Stadium
Organiser : The Brunei Darussalam AIDS Council
Enquiry   : www.facebook.com/worldaidsdaybrunei   Twitter : @BDAIDSCouncil

 4th National Triatlon Brunei Darussalam (12th Dec 2011)
Organiser : Youth and Sport Department
Tel       : (+673)2-381903/4/5 Ext1417  Fax : (+673)2-383139
Christmas Day (25th Dec 2011)
Throughout the world, 25th of December marks Christmas day, a significant day for all Christians.
Christmas in Brunei is a joyous and colourful celebration enjoyed by Christians throughout the nation.
New Year Eve (31st Dec 2011)
Source : www.bruneitourism.travel/events/events.html
 

The Brunei Book Fair 2011 (26th Feb-7th Mar 2011)
Venue : International Convention Centre (ICC), Berakas.
Organiser : Language and Literature Bureau, Ministry of Culture, Youth & Sports.
Futsal Challenge 2011 (27th Feb 2011)
Venue : JKR Sport Complex.
Organiser : Fez Retro / Liverpool Supporters Club of Brunei (LSCB)