Kedah Malaysian Family Aspiration tour offers visitors a glimpse of Orang Asli culture
Many visitors to the Kedah Aspirasi Keluarga Malaysia (AKM) Roadshow have taken the opportunity to experience first-hand the unique culture of the Orang Asli communities that is currently being showcased at a booth at the event.
Retired teacher, Halijah Hussin, 65, was especially attracted to their cuisine, which is usually prepared in bamboo, and said that it was the first time she had ever had the chance to understand their culture better.
“Their food is so delicious, especially the sweet potatoes baked in the bamboo... it’s my first time tasting this, it’s totally different from the way we prepare it, boiled or fried. I really was excited seeing it, and they also have such beautiful handicraft,” she told Bernama at the grounds of Darul Aman Stadium here today.
Fellow visitor, Nor Syuhada Omar, 29, from Pendang, said she was attracted to the cooking demonstration using bamboo conducted at the exhibition booth showcasing the Semai and Temiar tribes. Read More...
