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Royal Regalia Museum
The Royal Regalia Museum () is a museum located in the heart of Bandar Seri Begawan, the capital of Brunei. Originally built as a monument in 1965, the museum had a makeover and expansion in 1992 that combined constructivist and Melayu Islam Beraja (MIB) architectural elements. Originally constructed as a monument, Royal Regalia Building (''Muzium Alat Kebesaran Diraja'') later underwent a transition into a museum. The building, which still has some of its original features intact, currently houses historical antiques and royal regalia from Brunei, signifying the country's rich cultural legacy and royal customs. History Since construction began in 1969, about 80% has been completed by 1970. The building complex costed an estimated of B$3.35 million. The building was opened in 1971, originally as Churchill Memorial Building. At that time it was the only museum in the world dedicated to commemorate Winston Churchill, although Brunei was regarded an unlikely place as he had nev ...
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History Museum
A museum is an institution dedicated to displaying or Preservation (library and archive), preserving culturally or scientifically significant objects. Many museums have exhibitions of these objects on public display, and some have private collections that are used by researchers and specialists. Museums host a much wider range of objects than a library, and they usually focus on a specific theme, such as the art museums, arts, science museums, science, natural history museums, natural history or Local museum, local history. Public museums that host exhibitions and interactive demonstrations are often tourist attractions, and many draw large numbers of visitors from outside of their host country, with the List of most-visited museums, most visited museums in the world attracting millions of visitors annually. Since the establishment of Ennigaldi-Nanna's museum, the earliest known museum in ancient history, ancient times, museums have been associated with academia and the preserva ...
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British Prime Minister
The prime minister of the United Kingdom is the head of government of the United Kingdom. The prime minister advises the sovereign on the exercise of much of the royal prerogative, chairs the Cabinet, and selects its ministers. Modern prime ministers hold office by virtue of their ability to command the confidence of the House of Commons, so they are invariably members of Parliament. The office of prime minister is not established by any statute or constitutional document, but exists only by long-established convention, whereby the monarch appoints as prime minister the person most likely to command the confidence of the House of Commons. In practice, this is the leader of the political party that holds the largest number of seats in the Commons. The prime minister is ''ex officio'' also First Lord of the Treasury (prior to 1905 also the official title of the position), Minister for the Civil Service, the minister responsible for national security, and Minister for the ...
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List Of Museums In Brunei
This is a list of museums in Brunei. * Belait District Museum * Brunei Darussalam Maritime Museum * Brunei Energy Hub * Brunei History Centre * Brunei Museum * Bubungan Dua Belas * Exhibition Gallery of the Islamic Dawah Centre * Islamic Calligraphy And Art Study Centre * Kampong Ayer Cultural and Tourism Gallery * Kota Batu Archaeological Park * Malay Technology Museum * Royal Brunei Armed forces Museum * Police Museum Gallery * Royal Regalia Museum * Seria Energy Lab * Sungai Liang Forestry Museum * The Sports Gallery See also * Lists of museums * List of archives in Brunei * List of libraries in Brunei External links {{DEFAULTSORT:Museums in Brunei Museums Museums Brunei Brunei Brunei, officially Brunei Darussalam, is a country in Southeast Asia, situated on the northern coast of the island of Borneo. Apart from its coastline on the South China Sea, it is completely surrounded by the Malaysian state of Sarawak, with ...
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National Day (Brunei)
National Day (; Jawi: کبڠساءن‎ هاري) or Independence Day () is a national holiday in Brunei commemorating the anniversary of Brunei's proclamation of independence. It was made a national holiday by government decree in 1985. Although Brunei broke away from the United Kingdom on 1 January 1984, it wasn't until February that Brunei was totally free of British control. History Background In 1888, Brunei signed a deal with the British to come under their protection in order to ensure its own political survival. As piracy and rebellion threatened the internal order of the kingdom and Sarawak's White Rajahs encroached on the borders, Sultan Hashim Jalilul Alam Aqamaddin petitioned the British government for help to slow the rapid collapse of Brunei's land. The British residency was established in 1906, and Brunei remained under their rule for an additional 53 years. The Constitution Agreement, which abolished the residence requirement and established internal ...
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Chariot
A chariot is a type of vehicle similar to a cart, driven by a charioteer, usually using horses to provide rapid Propulsion, motive power. The oldest known chariots have been found in burials of the Sintashta culture in modern-day Chelyabinsk Oblast, Russia, dated to c. 1950–1880 BC and are depicted on cylinder seals from Central Anatolia Region, Central Anatolia in Kültepe dated to c. 1900 BC. The critical invention that allowed the construction of light, horse-drawn chariots was the spoked wheel. The chariot was a fast, light, open, two-wheeled conveyance drawn by two or more Equidae, equids (usually horses) that were hitched side by side, and was little more than a floor with a waist-high guard at the front and sides. It was initially used for ancient warfare during the Bronze Age, Bronze and Iron Age, Iron Ages, but after its military capabilities had been superseded by Light cavalry, light and Heavy cavalry, heavy cavalries, chariots continued to be used for travel and t ...
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Istana Nurul Iman
The Istana Nurul Iman (Jawi script, Jawi: ايستان نور الإيمان; English language, English: The Light of Faith Palace) is the official residence of the Sultan of Brunei, Hassanal Bolkiah, and the seat of the Brunei government. The palace is located on a leafy, riverside sprawl of hills on the banks of the Brunei River, a few kilometres southwest of Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei's capital city. The palace is often at the centre of state occasions and royal hospitality. Design and construction The name "Istana Nurul Iman" is taken from Malay ''Istana'' and Arabic ''Nur-ul Imaan'' and means ''Palace of the Light of Faith.'' It was designed by Filipino Visayan architect Leandro V. Locsin, who utilized the architectural motif of golden domes and vaulted roofs to echo Brunei's Islamic and Malay influences. The interior of the palace was designed by Khuan Chew, Design Principal of KCA International, whose other works include the Burj Al Arab in Dubai. Construction was hand ...
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Mosaic
A mosaic () is a pattern or image made of small regular or irregular pieces of colored stone, glass or ceramic, held in place by plaster/Mortar (masonry), mortar, and covering a surface. Mosaics are often used as floor and wall decoration, and were particularly popular in the Ancient Rome, Ancient Roman world. Mosaic today includes not just murals and pavements, but also artwork, hobby crafts, and industrial and construction forms. Mosaics have a long history, starting in Mesopotamia in the 3rd millennium BC. Pebble mosaics were made in Tiryns in Mycenean civilisation, Mycenean Greece; mosaics with patterns and pictures became widespread in classical times, both in Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome. Early Christian basilicas from the 4th century onwards were decorated with wall and ceiling mosaics. Mosaic art flourished in the Byzantine Empire from the 6th to the 15th centuries; that tradition was adopted by the Norman dynasty, Norman Kingdom of Sicily in the 12th century, by th ...
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Royal may refer to: People * Royal (name), a list of people with either the surname or given name * A member of a royal family or royalty Places United States * Royal, Arkansas, an unincorporated community * Royal, Illinois, a village * Royal, Iowa, a city * Royal, Missouri, an unincorporated community * Royal, Nebraska, a village * Royal, Franklin County, North Carolina, an unincorporated area * Royal, Utah, a ghost town * Royal, West Virginia, an unincorporated community * Royal Gorge, on the Arkansas River in Colorado * Royal Township (other) Elsewhere * Mount Royal, a hill in Montreal, Canada * Royal Canal, Dublin, Ireland * Royal National Park, New South Wales, Australia Arts, entertainment, and media * ''Royal'' (Jesse Royal album), 2021 * Royal (Ayo album), 2020 * ''The Royal'', a British medical drama television series * ''The Royal Magazine'', a monthly British literary magazine published between 1898 and 1939 * ''The Raja Saab'', working title ''Royal'', a ...
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50th Anniversary Celebrations Of Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah's Accession To The Throne Of Brunei
The Golden Jubilee of Hassanal Bolkiah () was a celebration held throughout Brunei Darussalam in October 2017 to celebrate the Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah's Golden Jubilee; his 50th year on the Bruneian throne. Background On 5 October 2017, Brunei made its history when His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah, the 29th Sultan of Brunei, become the third monarch to celebrate Golden Jubilee, marking his 50 years reign on the Throne of Brunei. Hassanal Bolkiah ascended the Throne as the 29th Sultan of Brunei on 5 October 1967 after following the voluntary abdication of his father, Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien Saadul Khairi Waddien. The Sultan had celebrated his Silver Jubilee to mark the 25th year of his reign on the Throne on 5 October 1992. In conjunction with his Golden Jubilee celebration, the Sultan declared Thursday, 5 October 2017 to be a public holiday. Main programmes Royal ceremonies The Golden Jubilee celebrations of Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah's ...
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Universiti Brunei Darussalam
The Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD or University of Brunei Darussalam) is a public national university, national research university situated in Bandar Seri Begawan, the capital of Brunei, was founded in 1985 and is the oldest institution in the country. Nine research institutes, six academic service centres, and eight academic faculties make up the institution. History The institution, which officially opened on 28 October 1985, was an example of the government's efforts to provide higher education to as many members of the populace as possible. With the two faculties that have been established, close to 200 students have enrolled. A combination of foreign and Bruneian lecturers work at the university. The Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah Institute of Education and the university were merged in 1988. In its inaugural class, the institution took in 176 students when it was created. At UBD, since then, there has been a growth in graduate studies, a rise in the number of graduates, ...
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Ministry Of Culture, Youth And Sports (Brunei)
Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports, Brunei Darussalam (MCYS; ; KKBS) is a ministry in the Government of Brunei Darussalam responsible for the policies and development of the country's national culture, youth, and sports. It was established immediately upon Brunei's independence on 1 January 1984. It is led by a minister, and the incumbent is Nazmi Mohamad who has held office since 7 June 2022. The ministry is headquartered in Bandar Seri Begawan, in the Brunei-Muara District of the sultanate of Brunei Darussalam. Organisations The ministry oversees the following government organisations: *Brunei History Centre () — responsible for the official research and dissemination on the history of Brunei; *Museums Department () — manages public museums nationwide, as well as heritage and archaeological sites; * Language and Literature Bureau (, ''DBP'') — the country's language authority and operator of public libraries; *Youth and Sports Department (, ''JBS'') — oversee ...
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Winston S
Winston may refer to: People * Winston (name), both a given name and surname; includes lists of notable people with the name Places Antarctica * Winston Glacier Australia * Winston, Queensland, a suburb of the City of Mount Isa United Kingdom * Winston, County Durham, England, a village * Winston, Suffolk, England, a village and civil parish United States * Winston, Florida, a former census-designated place * Winston, Georgia, an unincorporated community * Winston, Missouri, a village * Winston, Montana, a census-designated place * Winston, New Mexico, a census-designated place * Winston, Oregon, a city * Winston County, Alabama * Winston County, Mississippi * Winston-Salem, North Carolina, a city * Winstonville, Mississippi, a town Buildings *Winston Manor (other), several houses in England *Winston Theatre, at the University of Bristol in England *Winston Tower, a skyscraper in Winston-Salem, North Carolina Business *Winston (cigarette), an American cigarette in ...
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