Ask your popo,
ah kong, mom, dad, uncle, aunty about a family recipe you love.
In conjunction with Malaysia Day, we’re asking families to document their heritage recipes. From one generation to the next! Ask your grandma, kong kong, aunty, uncle about a family recipe that you have been enjoying through the generations.
Age Groups:
Category One: Upper Primary Std 4-6 (9-12y.os)
Category Two: Secondary 1-5 (13-17y.os)
Medium/Materials:
We want to see genuine creativity! Any medium is OK,sculpture, wood, textiles, paint, poetry, a song.The canvas is yours! Any language is OK too.Digital art is acceptable, but NO AI generated content.
Mechanics:
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Ask someone in your family who is from an older generation about a recipe that has been in your family for generations.
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Develop a creative expression from that recipe (it could be revolving around the final dish, or even just the experience of cooking that dish with your family member).
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Upload a snapshot of the final creative piece here.
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Selected entries will be notified for the physical artwork to be exhibited.
Contest Duration: 10th August - 8th September 2026
Submission Deadline: 8th September 2026
Exhibition Dates: 19th-20th September 2026
(in conjunction with Laujiat)
Prizes
1st | 2nd | 3rd | People’s Choice Award
& a certificate of participation + bragging rights.
Main Sponsors:
With Thanks to Our Community & Neighbourhood:
