Every year, the Istana Nurul Imam (Brunei Sultan's royal residence) will be opened for 3 days starting on the second day of Hari Raya (Muslim New Year) to the public to pay their greetings to our Sultan and his royal family. Well, that's mean free food and drink for most people. There were people who visited several times during the day for the unlimited flow of food and drink and free box of goodies which you'll see later.

Rabbit had pestered Big King to come with me to experience what others could not overseas. Normally we shun this golden opportunity, you'll see why....

Front gate to Istana Nurul Iman

We arrived around 1 30 pm, looks good not many people......

There were buses ready to pick visitors up eventhough it's a short walk away.

Ticket for statistics and collection of goodies box.

Entrance to Istana (palace) building

@@ Look at the tightly packed makan (eating) area!

Serving station. Push and shove is the norm. Food is 'robbed' rather than served....

Dining table, packed to the bream, only sharp eye and quick leap will secure you a space. No, Rabbit didn't bother with the food, I only squeezed in to take pictures.

I am having difficulty uploading my photos to blogger. This looks like a long post so to be continued.............