Social Activities

 
Monday 1 September
PECC XV Gala Dinner hosted by HM the Sultan of Brunei is open to all delegates and their companions.

 
Tuesday 2 September
A tour will be arranged open to all registered companions during PECC XV. Companions will be able to view some of the unique history and culture of Brunei.

 
Tour of Kampong Ayer (Water Village)

Old Brunei is characterised by the traditional group of water villages, known as Kampong Ayer, with their wealth of charming old houses, built in the traditional way, on stilts on the water.

Early European visitors to Brunei Darussalam described Kampong Ayer, "Water Village" as "The Venice of the East". Today visitors continue to be fascinated by these traditional and historic houses on stilts which span the greater part of the Brunei River.

No visit to Brunei Darussalam would be complete without a trip to this unique and intriguing place.
Royal Regalia Building

Built to commemorate the 1992 Silver Jubilee of the Sultan’s succession to the throne, the Royal Regalia Building contains all the regalia connected to the Royal Family and the Brunei Darussalam Constitution.

Home to a collection of Royal Regalia, including the Royal Chariot, and gold and silver ceremonial armoury, the jewel encrusted crowns used during the coronation and a replica of the throne which His Majesty uses for state occasions. Also included in this exhibition is a fully documented history of the Constitution of Negara Brunei Darussalam.
Brunei Museum

Spectacularly situated on the top of a hill overlooking the Brunei River at Jalan Kota Batu, the Brunei Museum tells the story of Brunei, past and present. Opened in 1972 by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II during an official visit, the museum is built on three levels, housing six permanent exhibition galleries, and a host of related archival material.

The galleries fully illustrate Brunei historical and contemporary life and cover history, artifacts, and antiques. In addition, a one-off gallery is devoted to displays on the country’s oil and gas industry. One of the most impressive exhibits is a large photograph of the whole of Brunei taken by satellite from over 900 kilometres above the sea.

 
Other Attractions in Brunei

Brunei has vast range of interesting sites and activities for tourists including tours of some of the finest Mosques in the world, treetop walkways in the jungles of Temburong National Park and fun at Jerudong Park - a theme park with rides and other attractions.  For more see:  http://www.tourismbrunei.com/.  Tours and activities can be booked at your hotel or through tour operators listed on that site.  

 
Nurul Iman Palace Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque
The largest residential palace in the world, its golden domed and expansive structure situated on the banks of the Brunei River makes a spectacular photograph. The best view of the Istana is from the Persiaran Damuan, a park which has been created along the river bank. Apart from tropical gardens and well-equipped playground, it features six unique sculptures of the six ASEAN nations. 

Regarded as one of the most magnificent in the whole of Asia, this mosque has a majestic 52 metre golden-domed roof flanked by a 54 metre minaret. Linked to the mosque, and built in the middle of a lagoon, is an elegant concrete structure in the form of a 16th century royal barge known as a bahtera.

Jame’ ‘Asr Hassinil Bolkiah Mosque Temburong Jungle Jerudong Park

This mosque symbolises modern Brunei and its green minarets and golden domes dominate the west end of the capital. For the more adventurous and those with more time, hotels and local tour operators can arrange for a day trip on the river to reach the pristine jungles of Temburong. Jerudong Park has a dazzling array of rides, attractions and fantastic spectacles.