Culture of Brunei
The culture of Brunei is strongly influenced by Malay culture and Islam. The culture is also influenced by the demographic makeup of the country: more than two-thirds of the population are Malay, and the remainder consists of Chinese, Indians and indigenous groups such as Muruts, Dusuns and Kedayans.[1] While Standard Malay is the official language of Brunei, languages such as Brunei Malay and English are more commonly spoken.
Islam is the official religion of Brunei and Brunei has implemented Sharia since 2014.
Language
English language is also used in Brunei.[2] It is taught at both primary and secondary levels in Brunei schools and frequently seen in street signage throughout the country.[2] Mandarin Chinese, the language used by the sizable minority Chinese community, is widely used as well.[4] Although not officially recognized, the language is taught at certain Chinese-run schools and as an elective subject at the state-run Universiti Brunei Darussalam.[4] Chinese dialects such as Hokkien are commonly spoken in the Chinese community,[4] although their usage has been declining as the younger generation pick up Mandarin Chinese at the expense of dialects.[3]
Arts
Religion
In 2014, Brunei controversially adopted
Cuisine
Sports
Football is an extremely popular sport in Brunei.[9]
Brunei athletes has competed on the world stage in competitions such as the
Symbols, flags and emblems
See also
- Malay culture
- People of Brunei
- Prostitution in Brunei
- Public holidays in Brunei
References
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- ^ a b "Brunei country profile". BBC. 15 August 2015. Retrieved 2015-11-10.
- ^ a b c d "Windows on Asia: Brunei - Religion". Asian Studies Center, Michigan State University. Archived from the original on 2015-11-17. Retrieved 2015-11-10.
- ^ a b "Brunei adopts sharia law amid international outcry". CNN. 1 May 2014. Retrieved 2015-11-10.
- Brunei Times. 2 June 2010. Archived from the originalon 8 March 2016. Retrieved 2015-11-10.
- ^ a b Lee Adams, William (5 July 2012). "Trailblazer: Meet Brunei's First Female Olympian — Ever". Time. Retrieved 2015-11-10.
- ^ "Brunei". Olympic Council of Asia. Retrieved 2015-11-10.
- ^ Fraser, Graham (5 November 2013). "Brunei's history-maker Maziah Mahusin targets Glasgow 2014". BBC. Retrieved 2015-11-10.
- ^ "Commonwealth Games:Brunei Darussalam". Commonwealth Games Federation. Archived from the original on 2007-10-26. Retrieved 2015-11-10.