FESTIVALS
Bruneians highly value Islam and the spiritual values it brings, focusing on activities that strengthen family and community bonds such as fasting, praying, and visiting.
LANDMARKS
When the sun shines on the domes of mosques, domes and minarets, Brunei shines like gold. Unique villages such as Kampong Ayer (floating village) become popular tourist destinations in Brunei.
CULTURAL FEATURES
BEAUTY OF THE WILD
The "Green Pearl" of Southeast Asia is a land of lush greenery from pristine tropical forests, where rare species of plants and animals are preserved. The diverse and vast ecosystem of Brunei's forests is a highlight, attracting a large number of tourists each year to explore the green landscape of Brunei.
STUDENTS ENGAGING IN CULTURAL DIPLOMACY
The group of students from the Diplomatic Academy of Viet Nam had the special opportunity to intern at the Embassy of Viet Nam in Brunei Darussalam, where they not only experienced a professional working environment but also actively participated in real diplomatic activities that promote cultural exchange between the two countries.
NGUYEN THANH MAI
Student of the 49th Class of the Faculty of International Communication and Culture
Leader of the intern group batch III
TRUONG DUC CUONG
Student of the 48th Class
Faculty of International Politics and Diplomacy
Leader of the Intern group batch I
DANG LE XUAN MAI
Student of the 48th Class
Faculty of International Politics and Diplomacy
Leader of the Intern group batch II
PHOTOGRAPHER
TRAN CHAN
Mr. Tran Chan is a Vietnamese who lives and studies in Brunei. He has a passion for photography and has shared many photos of Brunei. He was honored to receive a certificate of appreciation from the Brunei Government in the "Celebrate Through the Lens: Capture the Joy of His Majesty’s 78th Birthday" Photography Competition in 2024.
CULTURAL DIPLOMACY
Cultural diplomacy plays a bridging role, promoting mutual understanding and enhancing the friendly, comprehensive cooperation between Viet Nam and Brunei, contributing to building a solid foundation for sustainable development between the two countries.
THE AMBASSADOR EXTRAORDINARY
AND PLENIPOTENTIARY OF VIET NAM
TO BRUNEI DARUSSALAM
H.E. TRAN ANH VU
"Cultural diplomacy, along with political and economic diplomacy, contributes to fostering cooperation, connection, understanding, and mutual trust, thereby strengthening the relationship between Viet Nam and its partners, including Brunei Darussalam."
DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF THE
DIPLOMATIC ACADEMY OF VIET NAM
PhD. NGUYEN THI THIN
"In the future, the Diplomatic Academy is committed to continuing to develop internship programs, constantly innovating content and form to meet the increasingly diverse needs of students."
PHOTOGRAPHERS
The project is inspired by the artistic photo collection of two talented photographers currently living in Brunei. The photographs provided by the photographers vividly depict contemporary life and the unique cultural features of Brunei.
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PHOTOGRAPHER
LOW TONG WAH
Mr. Low Tong Wah is a Malaysian native who has lived and worked in Brunei Darussalam since 1988. He is both an engineer and a social activist, involved in numerous charitable activities. He has made significant contributions to the iCare Charity Foundation in Thailand, which provides shelters and scholarships for many orphaned and homeless children. He actively participates in the activities of the diplomatic community in Brunei Darussalam.
Exploring Brunei’s Culture and Promoting Cultural Exchange between Viet Nam - Brunei
The website was created by a group of students from the Diplomatic Academy of Viet Nam.
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HOANG THI NGOC ANH
Lecturer - Faculty of International Law - DAV
Ms. Ngoc Anh was very impressed with the architecture and religion, and wished to interact more with Bruneians after working in Brunei. She shared: "Students of the Diplomatic Academy can make positive contributions to cultural diplomacy and people-to-people diplomacy..."
TRAN CHAN
Vietnamese living in Brunei Darussalam
Tran Chan loves the people here and feels that the Muslim community in Brunei is very easy to integrate for a Vietnamese living far from home.