Malaysia Day Event: Celebrate The Rich Culinary Heritage at KLIA

2024-09-06

Celebrate Malaysia’s rich culinary heritage! Malaysia Airports is proud to present ‘Warisan Kulinari Kita’ at KL International Airport (KLIA), a flavorful tribute to the nation’s diverse cuisine.

Immerse yourself in Malaysia’s unique flavors and time-honored cooking techniques, reflecting the 2024 Merdeka and Malaysia Day theme, “Malaysia Madani: Jiwa Merdeka.”

Malaysia Day Event’s Immersive Cultural Experience

Warisan Kulinari Kita showcasing immersive cultural experience for merdeka and malaysia day event

At KLIA, a display of Rumah Kampung Limas, a life-sized traditional kampung house will take center stage for fun activities. The display area provides different sections showcasing the culinary heritage of Malaysia. Visitors can find it in the Departure Hall at Level 5, KLIA Terminal 1.

For the first time, Malaysia Airport brings this year’s Malaysia Day event a paddy field installation. It will be within the airport, showcasing rice as Malaysia’s staple food in KLIA T1. The display adds a touch of our homeland’s beautiful nature to the bustling airport environment.

Food Unites All Malaysians

Malaysia Airports' Warisan Kulinari Kita showing Malaysia's food variety

Visitors have the opportunity to explore the Herbs Garden (Taman Herba), where they can watch live cooking demonstrations. They can learn more about the use of natural and locally sourced ingredients incorporated into our cuisines.

Malaysia Airports’ food and beverage tenants will also take part in this joyous occasion by featuring curated items on their menus. Visitors will also have the chance to see a variety of traditional rice-based dishes from across the country, including Nasi Lemak, Nasi Kerabu, Chicken Rice, Nasi Biryani, and Nasi Kombos on display. This wide array of rice-based dishes celebrates how rice unites the nation’s diverse ethnic groups.

Malaysia Airports Empowering Local F&B Businesses

Senior General Manager of Commercial Services for Malaysia Airports, Hani Ezra Hussin expressed her thoughts:

“Malaysians’ deep passion for food unites us, and this Independence Day and Malaysia Day, we proudly showcase our culinary treasures on the world stage while empowering local F&B businesses. As the gateway to the nation, we’ve reimagined our retail landscape to offer an immersive cultural experience that captivates travelers and locals alike. Through strategic marketing, we amplify the voices of local retailers, making them integral to creating joyful, unforgettable memories aligned with our commercial reset strategy.”

Hani Ezra Hussin, Senior General Manager of Commercial Services for Malaysia Airports.

Other Exciting Activities Await

The ‘Warisan Kulinari Kita’ campaign amps up with other fun activities, including food-tasting sessions, interactive cooking workshops, and recipe sharing. This brings out a more engaging experience for visitors to immerse in the cultural tapestry of Malaysia.

Whether you’re stopping by or waiting for your airplane, be sure to visit until 20 September 2024. Join in the fun and celebrate our nation’s love for food!

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