Istana Banderung Kayangan

Istana Banderung Kayangan
Istana Banderung Kayangan in 2023
Map
Alternative namesIstana Tumasek
General information
TypeResidence
Architectural styleTraditional Malay
AddressJalan Istana Darul Hana
Town or cityTumasek, Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei-Muara
CountryBrunei
Coordinates4°52′37″N 114°55′30″E / 4.8768699°N 114.9250700°E / 4.8768699; 114.9250700
Completed1930s
Renovated1970s
Technical details
MaterialConcrete 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 "atap putong limas roof," also called a "beranda." Little yellow-painted pillars, standing 0.6 metres (2 ft 0 in) 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 beranda that is attached to the stairway.[3]

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.[3][5] Pengiran Shahbandar Pengiran Anak Hashim led the traditional ceremony of sending a marriage symbol as part of the Gendang Jaga-Jaga ceremony.[4]

See also

References

  1. ^ Hernie Suliana Haji Othman (11 December 2021). "CABAR DIRI DENGAN AKTIVITI INTERAKTIF" (PDF). www.pelitabrunei.gov.bn. p. 20. Retrieved 17 May 2024.
  2. ^ Sidhu, Jatswan S. (22 December 2009). Historical Dictionary of Brunei Darussalam. Scarecrow Press. p. 175. ISBN 978-0-8108-7078-9.
  3. ^ a b c Abdul Latif, Adanan (2008). "Istana-Istana Di Brunei" (PDF). Brunei History Centre. p. 22.
  4. ^ a b Melayong, Muhammad Hadi bin Muhammad (2009). Memoir seorang negarawan (in Malay). Pusat Sejarah Brunei, Kementerian Kebudayaan, Belia dan Sukan. pp. 64, 68. ISBN 978-99917-34-69-9.
  5. ^ Office, Great Britain Colonial (1965). Brunei. H.M. Stationery Office. p. 227.
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