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BORN on August 14, 1930 and originally of Kampong Ujong Tanjong, Pengarah Haji Mokti bin Matsaleh, who was appointed Village Head of Kampong Tamoi Tengah and Tamoi Ujong in 1975 before becoming Penghulu (a post which to this day he still holds), recounts how different Hari Raya was in Kampong Ayer when he was still young compared to how it is now.
Back then, the term ‘open house’ did not exist. Drinks served were just coffee and tea, while food offered was just traditional Bruneian cakes such as Bahulu, Cincin, Sapit and Cacah.
Guests would be seated on mats while helping themselves to delicacies.
According to Pengarah Haji Mokti, at times guests would be served Ambuyat along with Binjai and Tempoyak as dippings, complemented with Dadah Tahai of smoked Tamban fish, boiled prawns and meat cooked with turmeric.
Hari Raya then was in the main about fostering ties among relatives – especially distant ones – so that everyone can come to learn of their relations.
Pengarah Haji Mokti bin Matsaleh, Penghulu of Mukim Tamoi sharing stories and experience
of Hari Raya Aidilfitri of the past. – SAHAMA
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