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Showing posts with label Brunei. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Brunei. Show all posts

Wednesday, 26 June 2013

Postcard: SARBICA (5)

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Bubongan Dua Belas

Size:
11.3cm x 16.3cm

Description:
"Bubongan Dua Belas" is a very rare example of Brunei traditional architecture. Bubongan Dua Belas has existed for almost 100 years as one of the oldest surviving buildings in Brunei Darussalam. The building was used as the home of British Residents in Brunei from 1907 up to 1959 and by the British High Commissioner from 1960 to 1984.

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Postcard: SARBICA (2)

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'Padian'

Size:
11.3cm x 16.3cm

Description:
"Padian" is a group of women vendors peddling household goods such as fish, vegetables, fruits, firewood and others in a boat from house to house in Brunei water village. They usually be seen in a group selling their goods from early morning till late in the afternoon. This activity has dissapeared from the water village scene since 1990s.

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