BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Mar 10 (NNN-ANN) – Brunei has seen an increase in visitors touring cultural galleries, libraries, and historical sites, with 8,655 visitors recorded in 2024, up 70 percent compared to 2023, a minister said.
Overall, 271,000 visitors have been recorded since relevant data began to be compiled, the local daily, Borneo Bulletin reported, yesterday, quoting Haji Nazmi Mohammad, Brunei’s Minister of Culture, Youth, and Sports.
The minister also said that, to uphold cultural heritage and showcase the uniqueness of the local culture, 1,547 activities were held in 2023 and 2024, attracting 67,908 participants.
Among the festivals were showcases of seven ethnic groups, cultural trails, and competitions portraying traditional songs, as well as, workshops on local games, arts and cultural artefacts.
Additionally, 42,233 heritage pieces have been digitised to preserve Brunei’s rich heritage. Electronic dictionaries on the Bruneian Malay language have also attracted over 100,000 users.– NNN-ANN
