Selangor Heritage Food Festival: A Celebration of Culinary Diversity
Officiated by Tengku Permaisuri Selangor
Tengku Permaisuri Selangor Tengku Permaisuri Norashikin today officiated the opening of the Selangor Heritage Food Festival at Pantai Bagan Lalang here. Her Royal Highness was greeted on arrival at 11 am by state Housing and Culture Committee chairman Datuk Borhan Aman Shah and the wife of Selangor Menteri Besar Datin Seri Masdiana Muhamad.
A Record-Breaking Achievement
Tengku Permaisuri Norashikin also witnessed the presentation of a Malaysia Book of Records (MBOR) certificate by MBOR representative Mohamad Nazrul Hafizi to the Selangor state government through the Selangor Malay Customs and Heritage Corporation (PADAT) for the ‘Largest Participation in ‘Punten’ Eating Session’ with a total of 2,954 participants.
About the Festival
In his speech, Borhan said the Selangor Heritage Food Festival is an annual event organised by the Standing Committee for Culture, Malay Customs and Heritage to showcase the diverse food heritage in the state.
“This programme is held to raise public awareness about the variety of traditional foods in Selangor and the importance of preserving and appreciating local culinary culture.
“It also serves as a platform to support heritage food entrepreneurs while promoting traditional culinary arts as a tourist attraction,” he said.
The Star of the Show: Punten
Now in its third year, the programme featured ‘punten’ as its main dish, a traditional food of the Javanese community originating from Tanjung Karang, Selangor. Punten is made with rice, coconut milk, grated coconut, salt, and pandan leaves for added fragrance and is typically served with sambal ikan bilis.
A Feast of Heritage Dishes
The one-day festival also showcased 12 pavilions offering heritage dishes from nine districts in Selangor, including Lemang Kelamai, Tat Bengkulu, Bebotok, Wadai Kepeng, Balungan Hayam, Jenang Kerisik, Sate Kerang, Tapai Pulut, Bahulu Kemboja, Sate Minang, Sate Kajang, Kuih Jongkong, Bahulu Klasik, Dendeng Berlado, and Lemang Daun Lerek.
Conclusion
The Selangor Heritage Food Festival is a testament to the state’s rich cultural heritage and its commitment to preserving and promoting local culinary traditions. The event provides a unique platform for food enthusiasts to discover and appreciate the diverse flavors and dishes of Selangor, while also supporting local entrepreneurs and promoting tourism.
FAQs
Q: What is the Selangor Heritage Food Festival?
A: The Selangor Heritage Food Festival is an annual event organized by the Standing Committee for Culture, Malay Customs and Heritage to showcase the diverse food heritage in the state.
Q: What was the main dish featured at the festival?
A: The main dish featured at the festival was ‘punten’, a traditional food of the Javanese community originating from Tanjung Karang, Selangor.
Q: How many participants took part in the ‘Punten’ Eating Session?
A: A total of 2,954 participants took part in the ‘Punten’ Eating Session, setting a record for the largest participation in such an event.
Q: What was the purpose of the festival?
A: The festival aimed to raise public awareness about the variety of traditional foods in Selangor, support heritage food entrepreneurs, and promote traditional culinary arts as a tourist attraction.