Students Gain Insight Into History Of Brunei
By Suria Rina PHA

Bandar Seri Begawan - Some 20 students from Sekolah Rendah Bukit Udal
Tutong made an educational visit to one of the historical centres located at Kota Batu in the capital yesterday morning.

Led by Cikgu Siah Duraman, Cikgu Nariah Junidi and Ustazah Hjh Jaidaw I-Ij Koya, the one-hour vksit was aimed at enhancing the students' knowledge on Brunei's history.

Brunei Museums, which was officially opened in 1972, is one of the historical places frequently visited. The building displays a variety of historical artefacts including natural history, a large collection of elaborately gilded Holy Qurans, centuriesold Chinese porcelain, ceramics and jade as well as Islamic artefacts and exhibits of the nation's development and discovery.

According to the teacher, the visit was related to the subject taught in school and it is an annual visit for all Class 6 students. At the Natural History Gallery, the students had an opportunity to have a closer look at the fauna of Brunei Darussalam. Some of the exhibits are presented in the form of diorama techniques to create a realistic atmosphere of their natural habitat.

They also visited the Brunei Traditional Culture Gallery and the Islamic Art Gallery, which is located at the ground floor. The gallery depicts the collection of Islamic Art belongings of His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam.

The collection comprises a wide range of objects covering the artistic production of the various Islamic regions from the transitional and early Islamic periods to the 19' century. The objects cover all aspects of religious and daily life. The visit concluded with a photo session.  -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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