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tiaramania · 2 months
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TIARA ALERT: Anisha Isa Kalebic wore a diamond tiara for her wedding to Prince Mateen of Brunei at Istana Nurul Iman in Bandar Seri Begawan on 14 January 2024.
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katieo1022 · 4 months
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Part II
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deadpresidents · 3 months
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How many absolute monarchs are there in the world?
•King Salman of Saudi Arabia •Pope Francis •Sultan Haitham bin Tariq of Oman •Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah of Brunei •The King of Swaziland (now Eswatini): King Mswati III of Swaziland (AKA Eswatini) •United Arab Emirates: Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed (Each of the seven Emirates that form the UAE have their own absolute monarch and Sheikh MBZ, as leader of Dubai, is the overall ruler of the nation.)
Did I miss anybody? I think those are the only absolute monarchs still in power today. The rest of the world's royalty are constitutional monarchs, so they reign but do not rule.
(There's an argument for including Kim Jong Un on the list of absolute monarchs despite the fact that he's not a King and North Korea is a Communist country. He's obviously a dictator, but the Kim dynasty has virtually ruled North Korea like a secular monarchy for nearly 75 years with the supreme leaders inheriting their power through hereditary succession. Kim Jong Un took over immediately upon the death of his father, Kim Jong Il, who had assumed power when his father -- North Korea's first paramount leader, Kim Il Sung -- died in 1994. Of course, North Korea isn't officially considered a monarchy, but the manner in which the Kim family has ruled the country and transferred power from father-to-son for three generations and counting resembles the structure of an absolute monarchy more than a "traditional" totalitarian dictatorship.)
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royal-confessions · 2 months
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“All the money to lavish foreign guests but giving maggot-infested food to your nation’s children who you made to attend a procession, while the bride wears millions of pounds worth of diamond. Shame on Mateen and Anisha and SHAME on the Sultan.” - Submitted by Anonymous
“Behind all that wedding glitz, thousands of bruneians (forcibly) attending Mateens wedding procesion got food poisoning because of the disgusting food they were "gifted" by the royal family. Mind you, some didn't even receive a bottle of water despite having to wait HOURS under the sun and heat. Burgers and chicken full of worms for the "commoners" and a 10 course meal for the royals.” - Submitted by Anonymous
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royaltyposts · 2 months
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eopederson · 2 months
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Masjid Omar Ali Saifuddien dengan bot konkrit [Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque with concrete boat], Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei, 1978
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tropic-havens · 3 months
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Black-and-yellow broadbill (Eurylaimus ochromalus), found in Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Singapore, and Thailand
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southeastasianists · 10 months
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In a Malaysian boutique, a small group of seamstresses sit at clattering sewing machines, stitching bright flowers and leaves into kebayas, traditional blouses worn by women around Southeast Asia. The kebaya is currently having its moment in the spotlight as Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, Brunei and Thailand — in a moment of unity — have jointly nominated it for the UNESCO prestigious intangible cultural heritage list, with a decision expected in 2024.
What makes kebayas special is that they are worn by women of all ethnic backgrounds in a diverse region, according to Lim Yu Lin, who co-runs the family business her grandmother founded in 1955.
“It’s not only meant for one culture,” she told AFP.
Suited to hot tropical weather, the intricately embroidered blouse is usually long-sleeved, and ranges from loose-fitting to semi-transparent, figure-hugging cuts.
A kebaya can cost as little as USD 7 (SGD 9.50) for a simple, machine-made design, to around USD 1,200 (SGD 1,622) for a more intricate handmade piece.
The kebaya: A national symbol and potential UNESCO heritage icon?
Indonesia picked the centuries-old kebaya as its national dress for women after it declared independence from the Netherlands in 1945.
Author and independence activist Soerastri Karma Trimurti celebrated the new country’s cultural roots by wearing a kebaya to the proclamation ceremony. She later became the country’s first minister of labour.
The blouse was later popularised by Malaysian film actors. Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia’s national airlines also used it as the inspiration for their uniforms.
Kebayas were traditionally worn to weddings and formal events, but they are seeing a steady comeback among enthusiasts who wear them in daily life.
In Singapore, Charmaine Neo, 36, said she wears the garment to attend family events, and that it is suited to women of all ages.
“It’s not just limited to the older folks. You see lots of young people also wearing the kebaya,” she said. “It’s very flattering to the figure.”
In Indonesia, 49-year-old Telly Nathalia said it was during a holiday with friends to Central Java province that she decided to start wearing a kebaya every day. In her eyes, it was a way to connect with her country’s history.
“Our ancestors lived here wearing kebaya,” she said. “People would ask, ‘are you going to a party or something? A wedding?’ Because in Indonesia when you wear a kebaya, they would think that you are going to something special.”
Of culture and identity
The kebaya is believed to have originated in the Middle East and was once worn by both men and women. Over a dozen styles have been developed across Southeast Asia, mostly in Indonesia and Malaysia.
“It’s a form of traditional women’s garment that has evolved over time,” said Yeo Kirk Siang, a senior director at Singapore’s National Heritage Board (NHB), which organised a kebaya exhibition in April following the UNESCO nomination. “There was a kind of fusion of cultures, influences and different communities that brought about their own kebayas.”
Oniatta Effendi, a fashion designer in Singapore who creates modern takes on the traditional blouse, said it is a symbol of cultural heritage.
“Many of us grow up seeing a kebaya worn by our mothers and grandmothers. It represents our culture, our identity,” she said, according to an NHB statement.
“The kebaya may present itself differently in different countries. Its significance to each person may also be different, but one thing is certain: the kebaya brings us together through an identity that is shared.”
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countriesgame · 3 months
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Please reblog for a bigger sample size!
If you have any fun fact about Brunei, please tell us and I'll reblog it!
Be respectful in your comments. You can criticize a government without offending its people.
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royals-weddings-blog · 2 months
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Prince Mateen of Brunei and Anisha Rosnah binti Adam after their Bersanding Ceremony.
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europesroyalsjewels · 6 months
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Crescent Diamond Tiara ♕ Unknown Member of Brunei Royal Family
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tiaramania · 2 months
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TIARA ALERT: Anisha Isa Kalebic wore Queen Saleha’s Diamond Tiara for the banquet following her wedding to Prince Mateen of Brunei at Istana Nurul Iman in Bandar Seri Begawan on 15 January 2024.
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wwskalisto · 1 month
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I actually did it yall. I did it
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hoonie98world · 9 months
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Petition to make hijab cc as hair cc instead of hat cc so that our hijabi royal Sims could wear their glorious tiaras!
Pic: Queen Azizah of Malaysia.
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royal-confessions · 2 months
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“Brinei has roughly the same GDP as Spain which is high for SEA but the wealth distribution is highly concentrated so average citizens actually don’t see that money and they have appalling human rights record. The royal family pockets most of the money from exploiting the country’s natural resources and the Sultan acts like he’s Louise XIV- ostentatious and totalitarian. I don’t believe kids should inherit their father’s sin but little prince Mateen is a grown man who is supposedly educated but chooses to do nothing and stand by his father’s side.” - Submitted by Anonymous
“So we’re just gonna ignore the fact that Mateen proudly benefits from his father’s dictatorship and suppression of his people? Okay.” - Submitted by Anonymous
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royaltyposts · 2 months
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Princess Anisha's tiara was designed by Singaporean jewellery designer Roslind Ng.
The tiara, made entirely of 18-karat gold and embellished with 838 diamonds – including 38 square-shaped, 14 oval-shaped, 19 pear-shaped, and 767 round brilliant-cut diamonds.
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