Too Early Birds Did Not Catch The Early Worm.

Brunei recently and currently hit by long and heavy rain. These effected several outdoor activities such as strolling around the city especially during His Majesty birthday celebration. Therefore, on last Saturday, I went to 'Gerai Perayaan' in Bandar Seri Begawan. So, what is 'Gerai Perayaan' foreigner?

It is an annual event held once a year for a month in July. Its was held because its one of the event during the His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah, 29th Sultan of Brunei's Birthday which fall on every 15th July. In this event, lots of things were being sell such as food.

Other things also being sell here included bags, cloths and toys.

However, most people who come here hunt the market for their foods which some of it only available during the His Majesty birthday. Actually, the purpose of the market at the early time was to provide the people who attend other event in the town with foods and drinks.

People also come here to buy dinners so that it can be eat when they come home after enjoying other events in the town. Usually other event which includes sports and showcase start at 8 pm.

One of the example of the other event is live performance such as singing performance by local artists or religious show.

So, during the event, the people may buy these local snacks to enjoy the show. There are lots of local snacks that can be buy here, vary from one booth to another.

This is one of the favourite snack of Bruneian: 'Sotong Tutuk'. A piece of cuttlefish are fry until it dry before being flattened with a hammer. Then it is put into a plastic bag before a sweet and spicy sauce are also being pour into the plastic bag.

Fresh local fruits are also being sell here and the fruits are like hot cakes, just like the food.

Langsat.

Mangosteen and langsat.

Rambutan.

Durian.

More food can be spotted here such as but the market only become live only during the night. So, you will see:

Close booth.

Nearly empty street.

Empty tray.

So, it is advisable for all especially the tourist to come during the night. And also come during only July. However, during other months, the Bandar Seri Begawan also held similar event but in small size which opens only in Saturday night until the next morning. Brings some small money about BND 2 and you can get a rice with a portion of chicken and a can drink for dinner. By then, have a good stay in Brunei! Click HERE for the rest of the photo. Bye!

p.s.: this is one of my favorite from the event! (below)

Kueh Malaya. A pan cake top with crush nut before it is fold. Awesome eaten when its still hot!