My Punjabi Dinner with Vandana Sharma

Schedule

Sat Nov 09 2024 at 07:00 pm to 09:00 pm

UTC+08:00

Location

Please meet at the entrance of Valley Point Shopping Centre, beside Little Farms Cafe (491 River Valley Rd, #01-25, Singapore 248371) | Queenstown, SG

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Join Vandana for a unique dinner celebrating her family's ancestral worship traditions and the stories behind their cherished dishes!
About this Event

What You'll Do

In Vandana’s family, ancestral worship is not about mourning. They believe their ancestors return in the form of birds, so celebratory meals are often prepared. A crow is offered food during the ceremony as a symbolic gesture. During the dinner, Vandana will share about the significance of these celebratory dishes. She will be making Aloo Matar, a potato and pea curry, which is a common staple during such occasions. She will also be making gulgule, a sweet fried fritter her late paternal grandmother loved.


About What’s For My Dinner

In moments of remembrance, food becomes a heartfelt tribute to our departed loved ones. This year, join us as we witness the preparation of these special meals and learn about the connection between food and the departed from communities from different cultures, nationalities and background.

Multiculturalism is important in Singapore as it serves as the bedrock of the nation's societal fabric. It fosters mutual respect and harmony among diverse ethnic communities with different cultural practices, languages and religions. This shared understanding bridges social divides, cultivating an environment where every individual feels valued and included. It shapes Singapore's unique identity on the global stage, fortifying its reputation as a cosmopolitan hub.

Food serves as a conduit for understanding and appreciating our neighbours’ culture and traditions. From Singaporean food to ASEAN cuisine to far beyond, there are dishes sure to suit everyone’s tastebuds. Through interacting with members from different communities, What’s For My Dinner aims to inculcate a greater awareness of the diverse communities residing in Singapore. It spotlights Singapore, through many of its culinary adaptions, as a melting pot of cultures and encourages deeper appreciation of our multicultural identity. Be inspired by the flavours and friendships and let us makan (dine)!


About The Host

Vandana Sharma, born and raised in India, has been residing in Singapore with her husband and two daughters for the past decade. With a background in education, Vandana now dedicates her time to volunteering with various organisations such as SINDA, IC2, Red Cross, MiNDs, and My Community!


Who should come?

  • Everyone is welcome to participate!
  • Participants under 13 must be accompained and supervised by a parent/guardian at all times.

Programme Details

  • Approximate Duration: 2 hours (Please arrive 15 minutes before the tour for registration)
  • Language: English
  • Meeting Point: Please meet at the entrance of Valley Point Shopping Centre, beside Little Farms Cafe (491 River Valley Rd, #01-25, Singapore 248371)
  • Ending Point: The event will start and end at the same point.
  • The events will proceed rain or shine.

What to bring?

  • Participants should be dressed respectfully in smart casual (i.e. collared shirt, long pants and covered shoes). Sleeveless attire, shorts/miniskirts or sandals are strictly not allowed. Participants will be denied entry if they dress inappropriately.
  • Participants should bring along an umbrella and a bottle of water.
  • Please ensure that you bring along any personal Medic*tion. Asthmatic individuals are reminded to bring their inhaler.

Other important information

  • Dishes may contain milk and gluten. Dishes are vegetarian, but they are not halal-certified.
  • Parking is available at Valley Point Shopping Centre.
  • The venue is wheelchair accessible.
  • Photography is allowed at event premises.

Disclaimer

  • All ticket sales are final. There will be no refund if you wish to cancel your tickets.
  • Each ticket admits only one participant.
  • By agreeing to participate in the tour, every participant will be responsible for any injury, loss of damage due to careIessness of other actions on his/her part or that of children under his/her charge.
  • Videos and photographs may also be taken during the event. By registering for this event, you give My Community full rights to use the photos for marketing and publicity.

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  • Follow us at @mycommunitysg on Instagram and @myqueenstown on Facebook.
  • Visit mycommunity.org.sg to learn about our initiatives.
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Where is it happening?

Please meet at the entrance of Valley Point Shopping Centre, beside Little Farms Cafe (491 River Valley Rd, #01-25, Singapore 248371), 491 River Valley Rd, Queenstown, Singapore

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