Sparsely
populated. Ethnically diverse. A different side of Brunei. While
only a half-hour drive from the urban centre of Bandar Seri Begawan, Tutong offers
a glimpse of the diverse cultures and unique lifestyles of rural Brunei, making
it one of the nation’s most distinctive districts. Tutong
is abundant in natural beauty, from the white sands and rocky outcroppings of
Pantai Seri Kenangan beach all the way inland to the scenic and somewhat mysterious
feel of Tasek Merimbun, a serpentine lake surrounded by swamps and 15th century
burial grounds. But the true draw of Tutong is its people. Local colour abounds
at the Ruma Budaya cultural village, showcasing the five ethnic Bornean groups
that make up the district’s diverse population. |