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The largest water village in the world! Kampong Ayer, Brunei
Brunei is well known for its large petroleum reserves. It is home to the Golden Mosque and the lavish palace. The country was formed from a small village on the banks of the Brunei River with a community of fishermen and wooden handicrafts. Silver and copper, even today Brunei is a country with economic prosperity, but the Brunei people never forget their roots. For this reason, water villages. Kampong Ayer remains and continues to develop.
water village Kampong Ayer is another landmark of Brunei (Brunei) that is almost 1,500 years old. It is a water village. The largest in the world is located in Bandar Seri Begawan. Here is the pride of the people of Brunei that has it all. In the past, around the 14th-15th century, Kampong Ayer was the capital of the Empire of Brunei as an important part of the region. And is a gathering point for merchants from the West, China, and neighboring countries. early Europeans coming to Brunei Therefore, this village in the middle of the water is called Venice of the East.
In Kampong Ayer, there are more than 42 sub-villages, all connected by a thirty-kilometer path. and has a population of over 30,000, representing nearly 10 percent of the total population of Brunei. Each village has complete utilities and facilities, including electricity, internet, and also schools, hospitals, restaurants, mosques, and police stations.
Visitors will be able to see the art of building houses on the Brunei River by using stilts to support the bottom. Experience the traditional lifestyle of the Brunei people. Watch the traffic that travels by rowing boat. And tasting snacks, which are local desserts and delicious tea, is another place to visit in Brunei that really can’t be missed.
There is currently a new type of house building. similar to housing It is a two-story concrete house. But still in the middle of the water as before The utility system is being developed to be cleaner. Even though it looks simple, I would like to say that this village is prosperous not different from the city.
Unbelievable that Brunei still has a tourist attraction that still maintains the roots of the villagers of Brunei
