Synopsis:

Organised by Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall, Wan Qing CultureFest 2020 shines a spotlight on the significance and symbolism of food in Chinese culture, and celebrates our relationship with food through the various stages of our lives. From customary practices such as the consumption of ang ku kueh during a newborn's first month celebrations, to superstitions and taboos surrounding pre and post-natal foods, audiences are invited to embark on a journey of self-discovery as they learn more about Chinese food culture and what these traditions mean to them.

Held online via the memorial hall's Facebook page (www.facebook.com/sysnmh) from 14 to 29 November 2020, the festival will be narrated by three digital mascots as they traverse through three key chapters in life (Childhood, Adulthood, and Golden Years) and learn more about the meaning and significance of various food-related customs and beliefs.

Audiences can look forward to exciting programmes including a 'live' ang ku kueh-making demonstration, a step-by-step guide on how to prepare Guo Da Li (betrothal gifts) and conduct a wedding tea ceremony, an interactive 'live' Q&A session with a TCM master and western dietician on the dos and don'ts of pre and post-natal foods, and more.

For more information, visit https://www.go.gov.sg/wanqingculturefest2020 & www.facebook.com/sysnmh or call +65 6256 7377