Early Raya for Cardiff

Raya came early for the United Kingdom this year. As always, the Brunei Darussalam Student Society of Wales held a Takbir Raya at the UWIC Llandaff Campus later that evening after the announcement of Hari Raya was told to the one of the commitee members. Since I've just arrive from Brunei I quickly put my traditional clothes that I brought from home, grabbed a cab and went straight to the event. There were quite a lot of new faces and I've been told there are still more students expected to arrive here in Cardiff within the week.

"Selamat Hari Raya Everyone,
Maaf Zahir dan Batin!"

Sungkai Gathering @ Restaurant Aiana

Showering

Have you bought yours?

Have you bought yours yet? Only few more days till we celebrate Hari Raya and I'm guessing everyone is already preparing for this day. Many shops such as Hua Ho, SKH, Teguh Raya, Gerai Ramadhan @ Stadium and other shops (Kadai Runcit) are selling all kinds of fireworks. From small ones to ones big as a concrete blocks are amongst the few I've seen and few variety of rockets and some that just simply go BOOM!! My all-time favorite are the 'Coloured Flower'. You can get a pack of 20 for just $10.00. I know they look fun but the most important thing to think about is safety when playing with these fireworks.

"Gila...!!"

"For the young ones.."

Gerai Ramadhan - Gadong

"A view of the Mall from the stalls."

"Fruits and vegetables, MMMM...durian!!"

"Satay anyone?"

"Sugar cane drink"

"Robin, Batgirl and Batman..?"

Sungkai @ Rumah Nene di Lumut

"Reciting the Al-Quran"

"The Guests"

That's Hiero giving a short lesson to Tua Hussin on using the Nikon D80 and yes congratulations on purchasing a Nikon. Welcome to the club, we are family of Nikons.

"The Family"

"The Food"

"The Family"

"2 more minutes till we break our fast"

"Korek saja...!!!"

Night Outing in Bandar Seri Begawan

My First Moon Shot

Sungkai Buffet @ Restaurant Aiana

You can find Restaurant Aiana at Kompleks Melabau in Serusop, Bandar Seri Begawan. It's just opposite of the flat behind the mosque. Foods great there and the environment is just right. I personally enjoyed the Black Pepper Beef, Mango Fish and Soto mixed with 'Lada Rindu'.

"All this for only $6.00 BND"

"mmmm..!!"

BOOM!! (First Trial)

Sungkai Buffet @ I-Lotus

All you can eat seafood grill.

"Air Bandung"

Kg. Ayer Boat Ride