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Bruneian Culture is very similar to the [[Malayo|Malay]] cultures. Heavily influenced by [[Hinduism]], and more obviously, [[Islam]]; the borrowings and derivations of Brunei culture from these two religions are due mainly to the country's historical links with the Hindu empire in the neighbouring regions of modern-day [[Indonesia]] and [[Malaysia]] |
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Two-thirds of the population are [[Malay people|Malay]], with the remainder consisting of Chinese and Indians but also others like Dayaks and Belaits. The culinary arts are primarily Malay with influences of Chinese, and, to a lesser extent, Indian. Brunei is the wealthiest nation- the people pay no income tax and receive free health care and pensions. |
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The culture is also influenced by the demographics of the country: two-thirds of the population are [[Malay people|Malay]], and the remainder consists of Chinese, Indians and indigenous Malays such as [[Dayaks]], [[Dusuns]] and [[Kedazans]]. |
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Bruneian Culture is very similar to the Malay cultures. Heavily influenced by Hinduism, and more obviously, Islam; the borrowings and derivations of Brunei culture from these two religions are due mainly to the country's historical links with the Hindu empire in the neighbouring regions of modern-day Indonesia and Malaysia
The culture is also influenced by the demographics of the country: two-thirds of the population are Malay, and the remainder consists of Chinese, Indians and indigenous Malays such as Dayaks, Dusuns and Kedazans.
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