Jan 26 2023.
views 1038The Sri Lanka Malay Association, now in its Centenary Year, plans to hold a mega Sri Lankan Malay Food Festival called ‘Pasar Malam” on Sunday, 26th February 2023. The event will showcase authentic Malay Cuisine and the cultural diversity of a community, with a long heritage and best known for its unique cuisine and choice of dishes. The event is scheduled to be held at the sprawling ‘Padang Complex’ located in the Colombo Malay Cricket Club grounds in Colombo 2, from 4:00 pm onwards.
“Pasar Malam” will unfold a festival of Malay food and delicacies that is a gourmet’s delight and is designed to project a ‘hawker street ambience’ festival fair, with a choice of traditional Malay Food, exciting handicrafts and food-related items on sale as well. Live demonstrations and sharing of exotic recipes will provide the visitors with an exciting and memorable experience.
They also plan to hold a cultural show to mystify the spirit of the evening and create a riot of colour, music, and dance extravaganza and thus, truly provide an evening of food and fun. Ladies of the ASEAN countries, whose Embassy or High Commissions are based in Colombo, will also take part in this culinary festival to showcase an international choice of food. Food/Beverage specialities and vendors of traditional handicrafts who wish to promote their products at this unique event may also join.
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T.Zahir Cassim says:
Jan 26, 2023 at 06:58 pmGreat organising. Please give more preference for food items such as Malay pickle, Sathay, Chuka, Babath with pittu, Nasi goreng, Dodol etc. Also reward the best Malay costume.