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Borneo Cultures in Brunei and the Dutch Collection

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beginning as early as the 17th century when Dutch traders first visited the Sultan of Brunei, from that time through to Southeast Asia.

The Dutch government’s official visit to Brunei last January was a good opportunity to map out a chronology and to revisit the history between the two countries. With the unique ‘Borneo Cultures in Brunei and the Dutch Collection’ exhibition, this time opened at the Brunei Museum, and among visitors Maxim. This exhibition has since been moved to the old Tutong District Office building, and will remain open to visitors until the end of July 2013, the culture of the people of the two countries. Specifically, it focuses on

the sharing of heritage, with almost 60 objects from every island on which the country of Brunei is located. Among them are art objects, rare books, maps and photographs over a century old, which are still well preserved although they come from the era of the 1870s through to the 1940s. Another rather attractive display item is a hand-drawn map of Borneo, from the Dutch collection.

The exhibition at Tutong was officiated by the Honourable Dato Paduka Awang Hj Abdullah bin Hj Mohd Jaafar, a member of the Legislative Council. used more than 100 years ago, especially in Kalimantan, this exhibition is more than 100 years old, some of the items are still used to this day, such as blowpipes used for hunting in the forest, clothing made from tree bark which is now made into souvenirs, mats and hats made from rattan and screw pine leaves which are still used by the people of Borneo.

Portrait of a Dayak man with an ornate shield, early 20th century, Borneo, photo, Tropenmuseum collection. Shield, late 20th century, Kenyah-Kayan, wood, collection of the Brunei Museums Department.

The exhibition at the old Tutong District Office building is now open to visitors every day from the morning until 4.30pm and admission is free. The result of a new collaboration with.

Source: MUHIBAH, the Royal Brunei Airlines in-flight magazine, 2013 Jul-Aug, pages 70-70. Printed in Bahasa Melayu and translated into English for this site; text recovered from the scanned page by OCR and lightly corrected.

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Tulip mania and the world’s first economic bubble

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In those early days, tulips were considered luxury buy afforded only to the wealthy and noble. trend also began where cultivars began swapping bulbs, using them as form of money, where actual properties traded hands with rare and se bulb varieties. In today’s term, the trading could be called futures market. When people started noticing the seemingly ea sy profits made from trading tulip bulbs, peaked, then just as easily as it gained momentum, the frenzied trading came crashing down overnight resulting in what was thought to be the world’s first economic bubble. The bulbs’ value tumbled to tenth of their former worth, speculators hurried to cover losses, but the damage was done. With demand for the bulbs disappearing, the rumblings on debts would continue for many years to come.

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The Amsterdam Tulip Museum is good place to start with details on “Tulip Mania” and the flower’s fascinating economic power in the mid-17th Century Dutch Golden Age.

The museum, though founded and sponsored by local bulb company, effectively provides

some historical context to the flower’s important history in Dutch culture, such as how bulbs were used as food during various wars, the origin of the flower in Turkey, including detailing modern growing and breeding techniques of the industry. Tulips are serious business in Holland. So embedded is this flower in the Dutch psyche

that its people would bring the flowers abroad when they settled, and thus we find tulips and tulip festivals in New York (originally New Amsterdam) and Holland, Michigan today, where the connection to their Dutch roots is very strong.

In the Kop van Noord-Holland, you will find millions of tulips, hyacinths and other flowers, which transform the landscape into sea ofdifferent hues. Each year, the Tulip

Held in the middle of the tulip fields, this flower festival runs from late April to early May. Flower markets and gardens abound and, in Aalsmeer near Amsterdam, you will also be able to witness the world’s largest flower auction.

Wake up early to catch the action at Aalsmeer Flower Auction Tulips were once sufficient to purchase grand canal home. The Amsterdam Tulip Museum is good place to start with details on “Tulip Mania”

At the Royal FloraHolland, 90 percent of Dutch flower trade takes place here, where the auction can be viewed from special help explain the auction process. From the buzz of activity, you will be in awe at the precision of the system that handles over 20 million flowers and plants at once and the logistical feat. Feel the tension in the auction rooms and watch the auction with dozens of

Do visit Keukenhof, where over million flowering bulbs can be admired every year. One of the world’s largest gardens, Keukenhof was once hunting ground in

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the 15th century. Today, it’s showcase not just for tulips (and daffodils and hyacinths), but also offers fine example of an English garden anda historical garden that houses some lost and well-preserved plants and herbs. Just walking around Keukenhof and inhaling the fresh fragrance of the blooms is an unforgettable experience.

One of thebest ways to experience the tulips is to cycle among the flower countryside. Holland, the flower capital of the world, has plenty of colourful bulbs to offer

One of the best ways to experience the tulips is to cycle among the flower countryside While marvelling at the unique views, most cycling routes through the fields take you from such historic towns of Leiden to the beautiful city of Haarlem and would include visit to Keukenhof as well. Cycling route maps are readily available at bookstores, or go to www.holland.com for more information.

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Visit Keukenhofto experience all kinds of flowers and marvel at their scents and colours

Source: MUHIBAH, the Royal Brunei Airlines in-flight magazine, 2017 Jan-Feb, pages 43-47. Text recovered from the scanned page by OCR and lightly corrected; spelling may differ from the printed edition.

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Holland’s tulip fields and the Hortus Botanicus in Leiden

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The tulips and how they used to cost more than house.

ABDULLAH VOON NETHERLANDS BOARD OF TOURISM CONVENTIONS

The Hortus Botanicus in Leiden today has glasshouse for desert plant species. When you’re the largest flower exporter of the world, hosting flower festivals is must!

Holland is famous for its beautiful flower bulb fields that give colour to the typical Dutch landscape. The best-known Dutch flower, of course, is the tulip. In 1593, the first tulip in Holland could only be admired in the Hortus Botanicus in Leiden. Fast forward to today and there are vast fields of tulips and other bulb flowers to enjoy across Holland, from the Bollenstreek to the Noordoostpolder and

Kop van Noord-Holland areas.

Originally cultivated in the Pamir and Tien Shan mountain ranges of Kazakhstan, tulips were imported into Holland in the 16th Century and cultivated by obsessed horticulturists in the Ottoman Empire.

The tulips’ elegant and vivid colours were considered rare and novel by Western Europeans. The famous botanist, Carolus Clusius, was credited for introducing the flower to Holland. His first major book on tulips in 1592 became so popular that his garden was raided and bulbs stolen on regular basis. As the Dutch Golden Age grew, so did this curvaceous and colourful flower. They became popular in paintings and

festivals, and remain so to this day.

Source: MUHIBAH, the Royal Brunei Airlines in-flight magazine, 2017 Jan-Feb, pages 39-42. Text recovered from the scanned page by OCR and lightly corrected; spelling may differ from the printed edition.

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The heritage bus to Kensington Palace and Holland Park

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The Routemaster is London’s formal name for the iconic red bus The Oyster Card is pay-as-you-go smartcard for use on all London Transport You may not see Princess Charlotte, but you can see her digs at Kensington Palace. Afternoon Tea at The Fan Museum is London’s best kept secret An Afternoon Tea is elegant, dainty and delicious

your passenger seat, then passes the Royal Albert Hall and Kensington Palace, the London home of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. Shortly before it ends at Hammersmith, the bus stops at Holland Park. Have picnic

here in the Japanese garden and admire the resident

peacocks. Tip: get Visitor Oyster Card before you arrive in Britain and save money and time start using as soon as you land. And London without catching West End show? If you head to the TKTS booth in Leicester Square, you could get your hands on excellent on-the-day deals and half price bargains. Those travelling early in January and February

should make the most of the Get Into London Theatre

scheme, which sees more than 65 top shows selling tickets

for £10, £20, £30 or £40. Booking starts in December.

For the quintessential English afternoon pastime, visit to London must include an Afternoon Tea. combination of Britishness and deliciousness, the best teas are towering with delights both sweet and savoury: sandwiches on the bottom, then scones, then cakes, and all washed down with pot of Earl Grey (or whatever leaf floats your boat).

Afternoon Tea can be taken in many places throughout Britain, but those in the know always head to London’s Fan Museum that consistently wins praise for its ‘best value’ afternoon tea, priced unbelievably at only

Source: MUHIBAH, the Royal Brunei Airlines in-flight magazine, 2015 Jul-Aug, pages 48-49. Text recovered from the scanned page by OCR and lightly corrected; spelling may differ from the printed edition.

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An exhibition on Brunei and Dutch history in Tutong

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It seemed an opportune time then to chronicle that history to honour the Dutch state visit to Brunei earlier this January. Culture in Brunei and Dutch Collection’ First exhibited at the and Princess Maxima were thefirst visitors, the exhibition has now moved to the old building of the Tutong District Office. where it will remain until end of July 2013.

Dayak men in war dress, Borneo, 1893, book illustration, collection: Tropenmuseum.

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The exhibition documents range of content within the two cultures and how the people of Borneo are represented. In particular, it focuses on shared heritage, featuring almost 60 objects with story to tell about the cultures of Borneo, the island of which Brunel is geographical part. Among these are art objects, rare books, maps and photographs as old as century that remain crisp and clear, dating between 1870 to map of Borneo curated from the Dutch collection

The exhibition in Tutong wasofficially opened by Yang Berhormat Dato Paduka Awang Hj Abdullah bin Hj Mohd Jaafar, member of the Legislative Council. Speaking at the event, Director of Museums, Bantong bin Antaran, said the exhibition depicts the way of life or cultural utensils used more than 100 years ago, especially in the areas of Kalimantan and Sarawak.

“What is interesting to note is that, even though some of these 04 exhibited items are more than 100 years old, they are still used

today, such as the blowpipe. which is being used to hunt forest

animals; clothings made from barks are also being made as souvenirs; mats and hats made from rattan or engkuang leaves

are (still) being used by people in Borneo.

The exhibition at the Tutong District Office’s old building is open to the public from 9am to 4.30pm and entrance is free. Following this exhibition, the Brunei Museum and the Tropenmuseum knowledge and experience and to develop new activities

Source: MUHIBAH, the Royal Brunei Airlines in-flight magazine, 2013 Jul-Aug, pages 66-67. Text recovered from the scanned page by OCR and lightly corrected; spelling may differ from the printed edition.

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Marking the centenary of the RHS Chelsea Flower Show

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It’s special centennial celebration of the RHS Chelsea Flower Show this year. Aside from the colourful spectacle of blooms, there’ll be concert by Opera Holland Parkon Friday evening, and the chanceto view the show’s

history via archives of the wwwrhs.org.uk

photographic displays from the RHS Lindley Library.

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GIVE THEM SOFA lery for ‘Give Them Sofa’® Art Expo, Eight thematic leries play host to works by local artists with original

ks made of recycled materi resources. The exhibitionalle in the creative installation, notionof Brunei asa nation.

Now till Sept 2013

and readily available is the public to join lores the artistic

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SINGAPORE ENERGIZER SINGAPORE NIGHT TRAIL RACE Experience the thillof racingin the night at the Energizer Singapore Night Trail With only an LED headlight guiding you along the distance of choice, it’ll provide you different perspective compared to other runs. Non-runners can join the race carnival that includes treasure hunt, rodeo ride and reverse bungee ride tor

HONG KONG DRAGON BOAT CARNIVAL Watch legendary Chinese icon take to the waters. Hong Kong hosts the world’s biggest Dragon Boat competition in the beautiful and scenic Victoria Harbour. Come cheer for your favourite team

and see brawn and brains come together. wwwidiscoverhongkong.com

NG KON May 2013 AL GAFFAL TRADITIONAL 60FT SHOW RACE The last race of the watersports season at the Dubai International Marine Club, the long distance traditional 60ft dhow race carries with ita heritage dating back to the time when Dubai was known for its pearl divers, From 53 dhows during its inaugural race in 191, it naw boasts around 100 traditional boats and more than 3,000 participants. The race will start Sur Bu Nalair Island at 7am and finish at Mina Seyahi wwwdime.ae UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL JAZZ FESTIVAL Experience the world’s modern masters of jazz in the 2013 Melbourne International Jazz Festival. Featuring more than 360 musicians in nearly 100 events, this festival also provides an opportunity for emerging artists to share the stage with international music heavyweights.

Source: MUHIBAH, the Royal Brunei Airlines in-flight magazine, 2013 May-Jun, pages 64-65. Text recovered from the scanned page by OCR and lightly corrected; spelling may differ from the printed edition.

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Bulbs & Blooms

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The tulips and how they used to cost more than a house.

Images NETHERLANDS BOARD OF TOURISM & CONVENTIONS

Holland is famous for its beautiful flower bulb fields that give colour to the typical Dutch landscape. The best-known Dutch flower, of course, is the tulip. In 1593, the first tulip in Holland could only be admired in the Hortus Botanicus in Leiden. Fast forward to today and there are vast fields of tulips and other bulb flowers to enjoy across Holland, from the Bollenstreek to the Noordoostpolder and Kop van Noord-Holland areas.

Originally cultivated in the Pamir and Tien Shan mountain ranges of Kazakhstan, tulips were imported into Holland in the 16th Century and cultivated by obsessed horticulturists in the Ottoman Empire. The tulips’ elegant and vivid colours were considered rare and novel by Western Europeans. The famous botanist, Carolus Clusius, was credited for introducing the flower to Holland. His first major book on tulips in 1592 became so popular that his garden was raided and bulbs stolen on a regular basis. As the Dutch Golden Age grew, so did this curvaceous and colourful flower. They became popular in paintings and festivals, and remain so to this day.

In those early days, tulips were considered a luxury buy afforded only to the wealthy and noble. A trend also began where cultivars began swapping bulbs, using them as a form of money, where actual properties traded hands with rare and scarce bulb varieties. In today’s term, the trading could be called a futures market. When people started noticing the seemingly easy profits made from trading tulip bulbs, prices skyrocketed. “Tulip Mania” swept the country, peaked, then just as easily as it gained momentum, the frenzied trading came crashing down overnight resulting in what was thought to be the world’s first economic bubble. The bulbs’ value tumbled to a tenth of their former worth, speculators hurried to cover losses, but the damage was done. With demand for the bulbs disappearing, the rumblings on debts would continue for many years to come.

The Amsterdam Tulip Museum is a good place to start with details on “Tulip Mania” and the flower’s fascinating economic power in the mid-17th Century Dutch Golden Age. The museum, though founded and sponsored by a local bulb company, effectively provides some historical context to the flower’s important history in Dutch culture, such as how bulbs were used as food during various wars, the origin of the flower in Turkey, including detailing modern growing and breeding techniques of the industry.

Tulips are serious business in Holland. So embedded is this flower in the Dutch psyche that its people would bring the flowers abroad when they settled, and thus we find tulips and tulip festivals in New York (originally New Amsterdam) and Holland, Michigan today, where the connection to their Dutch roots is very strong.

In the Kop van Noord-Holland, you will find millions of tulips, hyacinths and other flowers, which transform the landscape into a sea of different hues. Each year, the Tulip Festival is organised in the Noordoostpolder. Held in the middle of the tulip fields, this flower festival runs from late April to early May. Flower markets and gardens abound and, in Aalsmeer near Amsterdam, you will also be able to witness the world’s largest flower auction.

At the Royal FloraHolland, 90 percent of Dutch flower trade takes place here, where the auction can be viewed from a special gallery. Information panels along the gallery help explain the auction process. From the buzz of activity, you will be in awe at the precision of the system that handles over 20 million flowers and plants at once and the logistical feat. Feel the tension in the auction rooms and watch the auction with dozens of tractors and flower trolleys swarming around.

Do visit Keukenhof, where over 7 million flowering bulbs can be admired every year. One of the world’s largest gardens, Keukenhof was once a hunting ground in the 15th century. Today, it’s a showcase not just for tulips (and daffodils and hyacinths), but also offers a fine example of an English garden and a historical garden that houses some lost and well-preserved plants and herbs. Just walking around Keukenhof and inhaling the fresh fragrance of the blooms is an unforgettable experience.

One of the best ways to experience the tulips is to cycle among the flower countryside. While marvelling at the unique views, most cycling routes through the fields take you from such historic towns of Leiden to the beautiful city of Haarlem and would include a visit to Keukenhof as well. Cycling route maps are readily available at bookstores, or go to www.holland.com for more information.

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