ABOUT US
For several decades, the AFBD has been promoting and celebrating the French language and culture in Brunei Darussalam. It bring together enthusiasts, learners and partners around culture and dialogue. A story of commitment, transmission and lasting connections.
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From 1986 to the present day.
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Our Previous Events
Fête de la Musique 2026
21 June 2026
On the rooftop of a block of flats, a mini-festival lasting over two hours, featuring local musicians and the international pianist Maxime Zecchini.
Music on the grass, food and craft stalls.
Francophonie 2026
20 March 2026
A celebration of the French language through film, books, games and a buffet featuring specialities from the French-speaking countries represented in Brunei: France, Canada, the Seychelles, Lebanon and Switzerland.
Parfums d'Histoire
December 2025
A visual and olfactory exhibition featuring a selection of historic French perfumes, from the 19th century to the present day held in the Brunei Energy Hub in collaboration with Brunei December Festival.
Book launch of Babar
31 October 2025
Inauguration and official launch of the world’s first bilingual French–Bruneian Malay book: Babar the Little Elephant or Cerita Si Babar Gajah Damit.
From 1931 to 2025, the little elephant has finally arrived in Brunei – it’s taken him a while!
Fête de la musique 2025
24 and 25 June 2025
Two musical performances by the French band Emile Londonien in the heart of Brunei, at a private event featuring a European buffet.
For over 40 years
Since 1986
There have been so many, and there are still so many to come.