PANDAN JAM: Southeast Asia Festival

Pandan Jam is a free community event with Singapore Global Network. It brings together the people behind our favourite Southeast Asian businesses in the UK: independent founders, chefs, makers and artists, sharing Southeast Asian food and culture, all under one roof for one day.

Wander the stalls, meet the people behind them, and leave with something to continue the adventure at home.

What to expect

• Food & drink from independent Southeast Asian businesses, with a few seasonal specials you won’t find anywhere else
• Talks from founders and creatives on building a life and business around Southeast Asian food and culture in the UK
• Live performances throughout the day
• Hands-on workshops in cooking, drinks, and arts & crafts (limited places, pre-booking required)
• Programme booklet to take home
• A prize draw before close - all online ticketholders are automatically entered upon check-in at the door!

Whether you grew up on this food or you’re just curious, come hungry and come early.

Tickets

Entry is free because it’s open to SGN members, and joining SGN is free too.

We'll ask a few questions about you at checkout to add you to the network. Only one sign-up is possible per person. Your answers help SGN understand who’s in its community, and support more events like this one!

• Free entry. Registration is required.
• LIMITED AVAILABILITY: VIP Tickets. Enjoy a welcome drink (non-alcoholic) on arrival, and go home with an event goodie bag worth over £20.
• Workshop tickets: Batik Painting, Vietnamese Summer Rolls, Thai Pomelo Salad, Southeast Asian games. Tickets priced individually at checkout, and pre-booking highly recommended although drop-ins also welcome. See more info in the Agenda. PLEASE NOTE: all workshops will be conducted on the mezzanine floor which unfortunately has no disabled access.

Organised by Yumm Singa, with Singapore Global Network as Community Partner.

This event is brought to you in partnership with the Singapore Global Network (SGN), a division under Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB) with a global network of 250,000 professionals and friends with Singapore at its heart. Learn more at www.singaporeglobalnetwork.gov.sg.

By signing up for this programme, and agreeing to the privacy statement in the order form, you are joining the Singapore Global Network. You will receive program updates and network insights, and be invited to activate your account to unlock exclusive perks and access the community.

Pandan Jam will be photographed and filmed for use on Pandan Jam, Yumm Singa and SGN channels or by third party partners for marketing purposes. If you’d rather not appear, just let us know at the welcome desk.

Info: Join us as we peel back the curtains with our panel of prominent Southeast Asian artists, makers and creators here in the UK, for a frank discussion about their experiences building careers and lives while staying connected to their family and heritage in Southeast Asia.

Info: Join Hey! Food is Ready for a hands on workshop bringing people together through the flavours of Vietnam. With Chef YE, one of our chefs, you'll learn to soak, fill and roll fresh Vietnamese summer rolls and make a dipping sauce, then enjoy what you've made together. Please make sure to wash your hands prior to arriving for the workshop.
Allergens: nuts, fish, crustaceans, soy, eggs and dairy. Please contact us before booking, if you have any allergies or intolerances.

Info: Tajiyah Sulwana Tajuddin's work is deeply rooted in the sounds and languages of the Malay world, often asking what happens when the places we call home become unfamiliar, or when home exists more as a memory than a place.
Pearl Serphina Lee is a freelance movement artist and performance maker originally from Singapore. Amanda’s work brings attention to the details of the body, viewing it as a place of archive and memory, through which we hold our lived experiences. Her sense of play and curiosity feeds into her approach towards creating improvised work, delving into her vulnerabilities as she exposes the person behind the performer, making connections with the audience through the shared experience of being human.

Info: Explore the flavours of Thailand with Hey! Food is Ready in a hands on workshop that brings people together through food. Guided by Chef YE, one of our chefs, you'll make Thai pomelo salad from scratch and learn to balance sweet, sour, salty and spicy flavours, then enjoy your salad together. Please make sure to wash your hands prior to arriving for the workshop.
Allergens: nuts, fish, soy, crustaceans and gluten. Please contact us before booking, if you have any allergies or intolerances.

Info: Learn more about these 3 traditional Southeast Asian games onstage: (1) Congklak / Sungka / Congkak / O An Quan, (2) Bola Bekel / Batu Serubam / 5 Stones, (3) Sepak Takrow! Try them for yourselves afterwards - join us for a Congklak and Bola Bekel games session at our workshop corner. Pre-booking to reserve your slot is highly recommended, although drop-ins are also welcome.

Info: Join us for a hands-on batik painting experience in the heart of one of London's most iconic landmarks. In just 40 minutes, you'll discover the ancient Malaysian art of batik and leave with a stunning hand-painted batik bauble, made entirely by you.
No experience needed. No mess to worry about. Just colour, craft, and the quiet joy of making something with your own hands.
What to expect:
Introduction to batik, how it is made, and the tools & materials needed for batik canting;
Experiment with mixing colours to produce the right tone and shade;
Batik painting on a pre-wax batik, guided by Batik Ying trained staff;
All materials and tools provided;
Make a meaningful and personal artwork that reflects your style. You’ll create a one-of-a-kind piece that could be displayed in your home or given as a thoughtful gift.
Workshop details: Duration: 40 min · Suitable for age 5 and above · All materials provided · No experience needed.
Join us for a relaxing and creative experience

Info: 10.45 am - 11.45 am; 12 pm - 1 pm, 2 pm - 3 pm, 3 pm- 4 pm. Create a medium sized bamboo frame lantern with us that you can take home to decorate your home with!

Event venue & nearby stays

The Boiler House, 152 Brick Lane, London, United Kingdom

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