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Makanan Kami, Cerita Kami (Our Food, Our Story)

by Orang Laut SG
15, 21, 29 May • 07:00pm • The Black Sampan (New Bridge Road)

Hosted by Firdaus Sani, the founder of Orang Laut SG and Orang Pulau/Laut descendant, this intimate session is an introduction to the rich cuisine and lesser-known stories of the ex-islanders who used to live on Pulau Semakau.

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Makanan Kami, Cerita Kami (Our Food, Our Story)
Dates & Time: 
Sun, 15 May | 7pm to 8.30pm
Sat, 21 May | 7pm to 8.30pm
Sun, 29 May | 7pm to 8.30pm
 
Venue: The Black Sampan, 269C New Bridge Road
Fee: $25-30 per pax
 
Hosted by Firdaus Sani, the founder of Orang Laut SG and Orang Pulau/Laut descendant, this intimate session is an introduction to the rich cuisine and lesser-known stories of the ex-islanders who used to live on Pulau Semakau.
 
Prepared by his mother and aunt who used to live on Semakau till 1977, the food is prepared with love using recipes and cooking techniques taught by their ancestors.
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Orang Laut SG

Orang Laut SG is a descendant-led collective dedicated to bringing light to the traditions and cultures of the Orang Laut/Orang Pulau community. Driven by the goal to reclaim the narrative of the Southern Islands, the collective advocates for the cultural preservation of the Orang Laut/Pulau culture through the reclamation of heritage spaces and highlighting unique traditions of the Orang Laut/Pulau community, such as maritime craftsmanships, cuisine and spiritual practices.





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