| James Kon |
HAO Zi and Ah Xiang, the main cast of the popular Taiwanese TV show ‘Super Taste,’ left Brunei Darussalam yesterday with fond memories of the warmth shown by the people of Brunei, the beauty of its attractions and the distinct taste of food following five days of filming in the Sultanate.
Both the Taiwanese superstars, who shot to fame after winning the Golden Bell Award for the best variety show in Taiwan in 2011, said they would like to return to Brunei to experience the greener side of the country in the pristine rainforests of Temburong District.
Hao Zi and Ah Xiang invited Brunei’s own international celebrity Wu Chun to go to Temburong with them during the next trip.
The visit of the ‘Super Taste’ crew followed an invitation from Wu Chun and was supported by Royal Brunei Airlines (RB) and Brunei Tourism.
Speaking to the Bulletin before they boarded the flight back to Taiwan, Hao Zi and Ah Xiang said, “The people of this nation have really demonstrated what makes Brunei the Abode of Peace. We are touched and impressed by the friendliness and warmth that Bruneians have shown”.
The Taiwanese crew at Kunyit 7 Lodge in the Water Village
Hao Zi with the crew in Brunei costumes at Kunyit 7 Lodge
The Taiwanese duo with fans at the Brunei International Airport. – PHOTOS: JAMES KON
The TV crew was split into two teams. Ah Xiang stayed at the luxurious Empire Hotel & Country Club, while Hao Zi stayed at the Kunyit 7 Lodge in the Water Village.
To get a real feel of Brunei, visitors should stay at both the water village and at the Empire Hotel & Country Club, they said.
“Empire Hotel has beaches and many luxurious facilities to enjoy, while visitors who stay at the Water Village can get a better understanding of Brunei’s culture,” they added.
One of the memorable food items both Hao Zi and Ah Xiang could not get enough of was ‘roti prata’ or ‘murtabak’ of Noralizah and Iskandar House of Curry. The crew went to the popular outlet to enjoy the crispy murtabak twice and it was their last stop before heading to the airport at 9am in the morning.
The ‘Super Taste – Brunei Magic’ is expected to be aired on TVBS by end of May this year.
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