July 25th-27th: 5th Abacus Holiday Travel Fair

(Taken from: here)

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June 27th-29th: Ford 4x4 Offroad Adventure to Labuan

Date: June 27th - 29th June 2008
Destination: Labuan
Open to: all Ford 4x4 Vehicles
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May 3rd-4th: Freme Travel Fair

Taken from: Freme Site

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July 2nd-6th: LiveWIRE KK Challenge

(Taken from: LiveWire Site)

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April 4th-6th: LiveWIRE Leadership Programme

Date: April 4th - 6th 2008
About LiveWIRE Leadership Programme:
A three days weekend camp programme (Friday till Sunday) designed to assess and rediscover our ability as leaders
The prime focus of the camp is to enhance and revitalise energy, enthusiasm and re-cause directions, steps for progress and lead
Suitable for those who have completed Bright Ideas (BI) workshop, Become a Successful Owner Manager (BSOM) workshop, or those who have already business, and or about to embark into doing business
The camp also requires physically fitness, and self- enthusiasm to participate in the challenges of managing time, managing team and managing one-self
Course Contents:
Session 1 – Leadership Camp Introductions / Self – Assessment 1
Session 2 – Definitions of Leadership
Session 3 – Reflection of a Leader
Session 4 – Physical Challenge part 1
Session 5 – Physical Challenge part 2
Session 6 – Characteristic of Leadership
Session 7 – Leadership Declarations
For more detail information of the Leadership Camp, please call: 2220962 or
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March 12th-15th: Japanese Language & Culture Week

Date: March 12th - 15th 2008
Venue: Chancellor Hall, UBD
Admission: Free
What's there:
16 booths introducing aspects of Japanese language & culture such as General Information, visit Japan, Language, Calligraphy, Tea Ceremony, Origami, Ikebana (Flower Arrangement), Kendo, Karate, Aikido, Traditional Games, Japanese Animation, Japanese Technology, Japanese Music, Traditional Japanese Clothes, Japanese Food, Studying in Japan and BJFA UBD Chapter
Demonstration and Workshops Schedule:

12th March @ 3:30pm - 5pm :- Koto Performance (Traditional Japanese Stringed Instrument), Kendo, Karate, Aikido Demonstration, Tea Ceremony, calligraphy Demo

13th March @ 10am - 5pm :- Koto Workshop (3pm)

14th March @ 10am - 5pm :- Origami Workshop (2:30pm) and Bonodori (Japanese Festival Dance) Workshop (3:30pm)

15th March @ 10am - 4:30pm :- Fish cutting and Sushi Making Demo (3pm) Read On!...

March 1st-2nd: Abacus Belait 3rd Annual Travel Fair

What's there:

• Super-hot airfares & package deals
• Child airfares up to 18 years of age
• 200,000 Royal Skies Miles to giveaway!
• Tickets to fantastic destinations!
• Hundreds of dollars worth of RBA cash vouchers!
• Holiday packages to Kota Kinabalu, Kuala Lumpur, Bali, Shanghai & Dubai could be yours!
• Gifts & vouchers from our fantastic sponsors!
• Wheel of Fortune
• Colouring Contest
• Hourly Quizzes
• Face-Painting
• Miniature Golf
• Pizzas, Ice-Cream & Refreshments

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Feb 29th-March 2nd: Premier Automobiles Sdn Bhd Ford 4x4 Adventure Trip

Date: Fri 29th Feb to Sun 2nd March
Destination: Labuan
Closing date of registration: Tue 26th Feb (before 5pm)
Other Info:
Inviting ALL FORD 4x4 vehicle owners ONLY to join!
Activities will include a beach BBQ in Labuan
For further details please contact: Hj Khairul @ 8623446 or John @ 8741473 or email premier@brunet.bn, !
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Dec 15th-Jan 6th: Wonders of the World Dazzling Lights Festival

Dates: December 15th 2007 - January 6th 2008
Venue: Jerudong Park Garden, Jerudong
Includes replica such as:
The Jame' Asr Hassanil Bolkiah Mosque
The Leaning Tower of Pisa - made out of steel frames and porcelain crockery items The Eiffel Tower
Moscow's St. Basil's Cathederal
Photo Credit: BB

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Dec 13th: Youth Centre Club School Holiday Activities

Date: Thursday, December 13
Activities: Jungle Tracking at Wasai and Dadap Waterfall, Jalan Dadap, Kg. Kilanas
For more information, please call: The Club Secretary, Pg Haji Norahalim BPHA Rahman at the Youth Centre or 8849772, 2222900 & 2223936 or fax 2381524
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Dec 1st-30th: The Empire December School Holiday Package

Available from: December 1st-30th 2007
Price: $250 plus 10% service charge
Open to: Residents of Brunei, Sabah and Sarawak
About Package:
One-night stay in its elegant Superior room including daily breakfast at Atrium Café and dinner at any choice of restaurants at the Hotel
Valid for two adults and two children, aged 12 years and below
Guests will also be entitled to a Country Club pass for a game of bowling, badminton, gymnasium, swimming and many more activities
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Nov 28th-Dec 2nd: Kenali Negara Kitani Fair

Date: November 28th - December 2nd 2007
Venue: The Mall, Gadong
What's there:
Brunei Tourism Booth
Information on tours & hotels in Brunei
Promotion on tours & hotels in Brunei
Entertainment & Activities
Free gifts


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Oct 27th-Nov 2nd: Opening Hours of MV Doulos Book Fair & The World in Brunei

Remember when we blogged about this? Well, for your convenience we also post here the Opening Hours and activities. Credits of course goes to BB.

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Oct 27th-Nov 2nd: World's Largest Floating Book Fair Here in Brunei!

Date: October 27th - November 2nd 2007
Times:
October 27th - 6pm - 9pm
October 28th - 2pm - 9pm
October 29th until November 2nd - 10am - 9pm
Venue: Muara Port
Entrance: Free

About MV Doulos:
It was built in 1914, just two years after the Titanic sank
World's largest floating book fair on board
Oldest active ocean-going passenger ship in the world
The MV Doulos has visited over 100 countries in Latin America, Africa, Europe, Asia, Australia and the Arabian Peninsula
Over 19 million people have climbed the ship's gangways over the past 28 years
Sheikhs, princes, prime ministers and presidents have greeted this "Grand Old Lady Of The Sea"
All the 300 crewmembers live on board and represent approximately 50 different nations serving on a voluntarily basis - sponsored by their family and friends
The crew has also been involved in providing long-term humanitarian aid in areas of great need or tragedy such as Sudan, Mozambique, India and Sri Lanka
Aside from the book fair, the public will also be treated to an international cultural show on board the ship
Photo credit: BB
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Sept 24th: Meet the Donnaventura Expedition Team

Date: Monday, September 24th 2007
Time: 3pm
Venue: GHK Motor Showroom, Beribi

Who are the Donnaventura:
6 Adventurous young italian travelling reporters with passion for travelling and love for nature, excitement and adventure
Will be promoting "Brunei Eco-Tourism" for television audience in Italy
What's there: Meet the Donnaventura Expedition Team and view 4 units Mitsibushi L-200 Triton
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The Brunei Adventure Race 2007 (BAR 2007)

What is "The Brunei Adventure Race 2007":

• An extreme adventure competition featuring a blend of the popular AXN Channel's "Fear Factor" and "The Amazing Race"
• Endorsed by Brunei Tourism and the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports with the aim of promoting sports activities in the country, and at the same time, to promote domestic tourism, showcasing the beautiful scenery that can be found in our country
• Divided into 2 series

Sunday, August 26th 2007 (First of 2 Series)

• A one-day event that styles itself after the popular AXN Channel television programme, "Fear Factor"
• Four participants are required to form a team with a minimum of either one male or one female participant
• There will be footwork, climbing (rock climbing, rope climbing), water adventures and navigation
• However, this first event is just a "teaser" or "warm-up" to the second part of the BAR 2007

November 2007 (Second of 2 Series)

• Organised in support of the Brunei's Tourism "Kenali Negara Kitani" Campaign
• More challenging than the first event
• Participants will have to explore both the city and the 'unexpected treasures' of Brunei Darussalam
• The event will also feature Bruneian traditional games
• Will be held in all four districts of Brunei-Muara, Tutong, Belait and Temburong
• The race will kick off on the first Sunday of November in Temburong and will continue on every Sunday thereafter

Open to: anyone above 12 years of age
Registration Fee: B$50 per team
Obtain registration forms from:

• Intrepid Management Services Sdn Bhd, Main Office, PGGMB Building, BSB
• Roadshow at Hua Ho Manggis Mall (Friday, 10th August 2007)

For more information, click: here (thanks to God's Gift too!)
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August 3rd-5th: 4th Abacus Holiday Travel Fair

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June 6th: BCL Coffeeplus

Date: Wednesday 6th June 2007
Time: 9.30am
Venue: Orchid Garden Hotel, B.S.B.
Admission: $7 (includes light refreshments)
What's there:

• Ancient art of the Japanese Tea Ceremony performed by Yuri Aoki
• Beautiful art form of calligraphy demonstrated by Mayumi Tono
• Various stalls and don't forget to bring book to swap

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July 8th: 11th NBT Treasure Hunt!!

A long way to go still but first come first serve!So hurry people!! You can download forms just by clicking the poster below!

(Taken from: NBT)

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Let's take a break...

Let's take a break from all the activities we have here in Brunei and enjoy this Royal Brunei Holiday report from BBC on Brunei from Good Relations. I know the video have been making its way in the virtual world few while back but what the heck hehe Thanks to here!




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