The Original Recipes Club: Malay Edition

Programme Title: The Original Recipes Club: Malay Edition with Tingkat Takeaways

Date and Time: 7 November, 1030am to 12pm

Venue: Geylang Serai Heritage Gallery, Wisma Geylang Serai

ABOUT THE PROGRAMME

Long before sustainability became a global movement, Malay communities practised it as part of everyday life.

From preserving vegetables through pickling to cooking dishes that could last for days, many beloved Malay recipes were born from necessity, resourcefulness, and a deep understanding of how to make ingredients stretch further.

Led by storyteller Hafiz, invites participants into an intimate and reflective exploration of Malay food heritage through stories, tasting experiences, and meaningful conversations. Participants will uncover how traditional preservation methods shaped local dishes and discover practical ways these practices can still be applied in modern homes today.

By the end of the session, participants will leave with a deeper appreciation of Malay culinary traditions, a renewed understanding of sustainability through heritage, and practical recipes they can recreate themselves.

This is not a cooking class.

This programme is part of the Geylang Serai Heritage Gallery Open House! Find out more here.

ABOUT THE FACILITATOR

Hafiz Rashid is an experienced museum docent who has volunteered with the National Heritage Board (NHB) since 2013. He is also a storyteller who has performed at various events and venues such as Storyfest at the Arts House and Singapore Heritagefest. In 2021, he received the Teman Warisan award in recognition of his dedication and contribution to the Malay arts and heritage sector. His research interests include learning about the history, culture, folklore and languages of the Nusantara (Malay Archipelago), with a special focus on textiles. Hence, he is often seen wearing these textiles in his tours and storytelling sessions, sharing the stories behind their motifs.

IMPORTANT NOTES FOR PARTICIPANTS

Please note that this is a paid programme. Before purchasing a ticket, please read the following:

1. Please note that each registration admits strictly 1 person. If you are coming as a parent-child pair, please register for 2 tickets.

2. Please arrive 10 - 15 minutes before the programme for registration. The meeting point will be at Geylang Serai Heritage Gallery.

3. If you need to cancel your ticket, please write to us via Peatix messages, 48 hours before the event start time. Late cancellations and no-shows will be subject to the full ticket fees.

4. To allow more participants to enjoy the programme, each customer is allowed to purchase up to 2 tickets. We reserve the right to cancel additional tickets purchased.

5. Liability Waiver: By purchasing a ticket to this programme, you must be aware of your own health and physical condition and having knowledge that your participation in any physical programme may be injurious, and you are voluntarily participating in this programme.

6. For further enquiries/questions, drop us a note via Peatix.