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Heritage Weekend with Malay Heritage Centre

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For this year's Singapore Heritage Fest, discover the richness and benefits of Malay cuisine and traditional Malay health practices.

Learn more about the Malay food culture, traditional health practices as well as traditional pre and post-natal care, all from the comfort of your own home.

From Ritual to Table: Nasi Ambeng as Culinary Heritage by Suryakencana Omar

29 May, 2.00PM

Nasi Ambeng has seen an increase in popularity in recent years with many restaurants offering different versions of it. When a Peranakan restaurant offered the dish, it sparked an online debate on cultural appropriation. But what is Nasi Ambeng really? Did you know that is it rooted in traditional Javanese rituals? Find out more about the Nasi Ambeng and other Javanese dishes.

This event will be streamed online via Facebook Live and YouTube Live.

Traditional Culinary Icons & Healthy Food by Prof. Azril Azahari Ph.D

29 May, 4.30PM

Malay food has a reputation of being rich and tasty but also unhealthy. Dishes such as rendang and anything lemak are popular items at any Nasi Padang place, but did you know these dishes are only enjoyed during special occasions in the past? Come and learn about the humble Nasi Padang and the dishes that make it up.

This event will be streamed online via Facebook Live and YouTube Live.

Introduction to Pre/Post Natal Care by Robi'ah Omar

30 May, 2.00PM

Pregnancy and childbirth are delicate periods in the life of a woman. All communities in the world have developed understanding and taboos in relation to child bearing. In the Malay world, the Mak Bidan, or traditional midwife, used to be a respected profession. With modern medicine, this role has all but disappeared. However, traditional pre- and post-natal care approaches can still benefit women today. Find out what traditional Javanese pre- and post-natal care entail and how you too can benefit from this age-old knowledge.

Heading 3This event will be streamed online via Facebook Live and YouTube Live.

Scents, Senses and Sensibilities - A Javanese Approach to Wellness by Suryakencana Omar

30 May, 4.30PM

In the past, access to doctors was limited. Many societies developed remedies for common ailments from nature. Some of the most common plants used in cooking have medicinal properties. In Java, knowledge of plants and herbs for making remedies gave birth to the jamu. In this talk, learn about the common types of jamu and how you can prepare them at home.

This event will be streamed online via Facebook Live and YouTube Live.

Image Credit: Malay Heritage Centre