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Events – Pesta Raya – Malay Festival of Arts 2026

Esplanade Presents

Workshop

Nusantara in the Kitchen: The Ancient Art Of Herbal Healing (Demo)

19 Apr 2026, Sun, 11am

1hr 30mins

(Intermission: None)

Esplanade Black Room

$20

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Synopsis

Nusantara in the Kitchen: The Ancient Art of Herbal Healing is an interactive workshop centred on jamu, a traditional herbal medicine rooted in Nusantara home practices. Featuring ginger varieties sourced from Siti Flower Power, one of Singapore’s few remaining traditional medicine shops, the programme weaves together storytelling, sensory interaction, and a guided jamu tasting.

Admission Age:
13 and above.
Language: English
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Artist Information

Suria Insyirah

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Suria Insyirah is a passionate cook and founder of Dapur Cahaya, a community-rooted culinary platform dedicated to preserving and celebrating Malay cuisine. She creates spaces for curiosity and exploration, inspiring communities to gather and reconnect through flavours, sensory memory, and the warmth of coming together through food.

Hafiz Rashid

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Hafiz Rashid is an experienced museum docent, storyteller, and heritage advocate with a deep passion for the history, culture, folklore, and languages of the Nusantara (Malay Archipelago), with a special focus in textiles. He has been volunteering with the National Heritage Board (NHB) since 2013 and has performed at various events and venues such as Storyfest at the Arts House and Singapore Heritagefest.

Date & Time

19 Apr 2026, Sun

11am

Esplanade Black Room
Tickets & Prices
Standard
Price $20
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