Istana Banderung Kayangan Explained

Istana Banderung Kayangan
Alternate Names:Istana Tumasek
Address:Jalan Istana Darul Hana
Location Town:Tumasek, Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei-Muara
Location Country:Brunei
Coordinates:4.8769°N 114.9251°W
Completion Date:1930s
Renovation Date:1970s
Building Type:Residence
Style:Traditional Malay
Material:Concrete and wood

The Istana Banderung Kayangan[1] (English: Banderung Kayangan Palace) is a 20th century royal palace that served as the former residence of Omar Ali Saifuddien III, the 28th Sultan of Brunei.[2] The palace is situated in Kampong Tumasek, next to Istana Darul Hana surau and the rear entrance to Istana Nurul Iman. Another name for the palace is Istana Tumasek.[3]

Design and construction

The pillars are composed of concrete (cement), whereas the entire structure is constructed out of wood. This palace has a " roof," also called a "." Little yellow-painted pillars, standing tall, support the roof, which is meant to be used as a living area or rest place. This palace was once covered in bullion roof tiles. The palace underwent restoration in the 1970s, when an iron roof was installed in its place and geometric designs were used to shade the pillars. There is a that is attached to the stairway.

History

Prince Omar Ali Saifuddien stayed in his house Istana Banderung Kayangan, while Sultan Ahmad Tajuddin went to Istana Mahkota, which is the location of the current Istana Darul Hana.[4] The marriage ceremony on 6 September 1941, between Prince Omar Ali Saifuddien and Pengiran Anak Damit, was one of the most significant events to ever take place in this palace.[5] Pengiran Shahbandar Pengiran Anak Hashim led the traditional ceremony of sending a marriage symbol as part of the Gendang Jaga-Jaga ceremony.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Hernie Suliana Haji Othman . 2021-12-11 . CABAR DIRI DENGAN AKTIVITI INTERAKTIF . 2024-05-17 . www.pelitabrunei.gov.bn . 20.
  2. Book: Sidhu, Jatswan S. . Historical Dictionary of Brunei Darussalam . 2009-12-22 . Scarecrow Press . 978-0-8108-7078-9 . 175 . en.
  3. Web site: Abdul Latif . Adanan . 2008 . Istana-Istana Di Brunei . . 22.
  4. Book: Melayong, Muhammad Hadi bin Muhammad . Memoir seorang negarawan . 2009 . Pusat Sejarah Brunei, Kementerian Kebudayaan, Belia dan Sukan . 978-99917-34-69-9 . 64, 68 . ms.
  5. Book: Office, Great Britain Colonial . Brunei . 1965 . H.M. Stationery Office . 227 . en.