Ethnic Sarawak Night: The Sarawak Malay’s PENGILAN | the Kenduri

Ethnic Sarawak Night: The Sarawak Malay’s PENGILAN | the Kenduri  The Muslim ethnic groups of Sarawak are historically a confluence of influence. From the Brunei Sultanate, to the spice trade when the Indian Muslim arrived in the Malay Archipelago, producing a highly mixed local malay culture - distinct in many aspects from the rest of the Malay world.

This confluence is most evident in the culinary stars reserved for celebrations - the Pengilan - the Sarawak Malay’s kenduri kahwin, and ofcourse Hari Raya. From Daging Masak Hitam balanced with Gula Apong, Nasi Minyak Kukus to the accompanying Keceni Nenas and the most colourful array of kuihs and Kek Lapis. The prominence of spices - cumin, coriander, cardamom and fennel - cooked with endemic jungle produce, meats and freshest seafood, these feasts are a  veritable showcase of their distinctive culture, laid family-style welcoming guests to savour.

Experience a nostalgic Sarawak Malay Pengilan feast at this edition of Ethnic Sarawak Night held in conjunction with Temuhouse’s Lagu Raya Nostalgia. A 5-course feast curated around the iconic spread of a Pengilan. There’ll be legendary music, fashion to set the mood.

And of course, another occasion to dress in your vibrant Raya Best.

Friday, 10 May 2024

serving from 7.30pm

temu house, Section 16, Petaling Jaya