Local Products of Brunei Darussalam
Brunei traditional biscuits and cakes are divided into TWO categories: 'WET' `~ Basah and 'DRY' ~ Kering. These cakes and biscuits are Kampong Ayer's very own traditional delicacies. There are normally served at teatime and at ceremonies - weddings, Khatam Al-Quran (to mark the end of Quran reading), house warming, majlis berzikir (prayers during functions and special occasions - bersunat (circumcision), berbadak ritual preformed on a bride during the eve of wedding, papat jambul ceremony of cutting of the locks of a month-old baby), and makan taun (thanksgiving at the end of rice harvesting season).
Most of the ingredient are made from rice, wheat flour, ambulung (fine sago), coconut, local brown sugar from palm sugar, cumin, corriander, aniseed, lime and eggs.
The types of Kuih Kering (DRY) - *bahulu, *cacah (as shown in picture below), makanan cincin, jala, jit manis, sapit and many more.
Types of Kuih Basah (WET) - kelupis, tapai, katu mayang, wajid and many more.
All these delicacies can be found / sold at the local tamu (food stalls), especially during the holy month of Ramadhan where most of the sweet cakes are served as a starte before the main meal after the day-long fasting.
Brunei cloth-weaving has become well known in the country and prominent abroad. Amongst the most outstanding Brunei cloth-weaving designs were the ones worn by the Leaders of APEC Economics during their Summit held in Brunei Darussalam in November, 2000. Some of these cloth-weaving has been created into different sizes and shapes (as shown below), sold with affordable prices.
Malay music is the result of influences from many different cultures. Music has always been popular among nobles and common folk alike, and it has found its way into many varied activities.
The forms of Malay dance and drama are too many and complex to list, respecting no boundaries. Dances tell stories, and many theatrical forms are an amalgamation of vocal and instrumental music, dance and even improvisation.
The Local Agri-Food and Handicraft Market is open every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 8am to 6pm. It is divided into three sections, namely Processed Agri-food section, Handicraft section and an Art Gallery displaying the works of local talents from the Persatuan Pelukis Brunei (Brunei Artists' Association). As many as 30 Agri-food vendors are available, promoting and exhibiting local products such as crackers, biscuits, cakes and local chili sauce. The Handicraft section hosts producers and exhibitors of Kain Tenunan Brunei (Brunei Woven Fabrics), Batik souvenirs, embroideries, Songkok and paintings. The booths are rented out at a minimal amount, so as to encourage the participation of local vendors. In addition, cultural stage performances are showcased from 10am to 1 lam and from 3pm to 4pm during operating hours.
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The main highlight of the National Day gathering was the three large-scale field performances by 4,000 participants (students, Government Servants, NGOs & Private sectors) that highlighted the theme of the 22nd National Day celebration. All the performances incorporated colourful props such as umbrellas and fans. The several rehearsals prior to the main event helped in the immaculate performance of the participants, who showed their patriotic spirit and earned the applause of those witnessing the event. 
