Perspectives of Brunei Tourism Board Toward Regatta as a

Sustainable EventsTommy Razarino Rasino

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RegattaAccording to Webster’s online dictionary;

“the word ‘regatta’ was first used in 1729 and originally referred to a gondola race in Venice, where a grand rowing match was held in which many boats or gondoliers are rowed along the Grand Canal for a prize”

http://www.websters-online-dictionary.org/definition/regatta

The Brunei Regatta Traditional boat racing competition

(rowing)

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RegattaStart in 1930’sIn Kg AyerConjured up by

the British as a way to celebrate their New Year in Brunei Darussalam.

From 1930’s Popular water sports in BruneiIt was held in conjuction with Istiadat

Perpuspaan (the Sultan’s coronation ceremony, the celebration of the Sultan’s birthday and commemorating the departure of Queen Elizabeth II

1st Brunei Regatta 2012

On the 22nd January 2012Venue was Dermaga Di Raja (Royal Wharf)In the conjunction with the name change “Bandar

Brunei” to “Bandar Seri Begawan”.

The aim of Brunei Regatta 2012Chief Executive Officer of the Brunei

Tourism Board Sheikh Jamaluddin Sheikh Mohammed stated that the Regatta event was expected to generate significant contribution toward Brunei’s tourism and boost local business.

2nd Brunei Regatta 2013

On the 3rd February 2013 Venue was Dermaga Di Raja (Royal Wharft)

Brunei RegattaBrunei, Malaysia and Indonesia.Categories:

12 traditional boat race events, four speed boat events and two each for water taxis and jet skis

Brunei Regatta

Exhibition : Regatta Flashback 1930-2012featured more than 100 selected pictures,

trophies and medals of regatta competitions in Brunei from the 1930s to the present day.

AimTo find out the impacts of Regatta

toward Brunei’s tourism industry.

Objectives: To investigate the insight of Brunei Tourism

board toward regatta. To diversify the economic, social and cultural

benefits of Regatta.To identify the improvement needed for

Regatta event.To develop Regatta events as a tourist

attraction.

Methods

InterviewObservation

Samples/Participant Ministry of Home Affairs Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport.Ministry of Industry and Primary

Resources (Brunei Tourism Board)Persatuan Lumba Perahu Kebangsaan

Brunei (Brunei Darussalam National Boat Race Association)

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Khair, H. (2013) Exhibit on history of Brunei's regatta opens. [Online] Available from: < http://www.bt.com.bn/news-national/2013/02/03/exhibit-history-bruneis-regatta-opens > [Accessed 26 April 2013]

Piri, S. (2012) Regatta can help boost tourism. [Online] Available from: < http://www.bt.com.bn/news-national/2012/01/23/regatta-can-help-boost-tourism > [Accessed 26 April 2013]

The Brunei River Regatta, Yesteryears 1930-1990 . [Online] Available from: < http://bruneiresources.blogspot.co.uk/2012/01/brunei-river-regatta-yesteryears-1930.html > [Accessed 26 April 2013]

Webster’s online dictionary. [Online] Available from: < http://www.websters-online-dictionary.org/definition/regatta > [Accessed 26 April 2013]

Yunos, R. (2013) Memories of the Brunei River Regatta [Online] Available from: < http://bruneiresources.blogspot.co.uk/2013/01/memories-of-brunei-river-regatta.html > [Accessed 26 April 2013]