Awang Semaun: Tale of a Brunei Warrior
Foundation
narrative: Awang Semaun was said to have 13 siblings from 13 different mothers,
all legendary Brunei warriors who found Kampong Ayer and whose cries of 'baru
nah' ('now we found it') gave Brunei its name. Picture: Rozan Yunos collection
Rozan Yunos
BANDAR SERI
BEGAWAN
Sunday, May
25, 2008
IF ONE were
to mention the name Awang Semaun to any Bruneian, he or she would conjure up a
description of a strong brave warrior who has contributed to the existence of
Brunei.