My Singaporean Hakka Dinner with Bedok Neighbours Chong Kaiyan and Lee Ai Ling
Try the Hakka abacus seeds prepared by the pair of mother-in-law and daughter-in-law Ai Ling and Kai Yan, who live a street away in Bedok and encounter their shared passion for food and sewing.
About the Programme
- What You'll Do
- Meet Your Host
- More Details
What You'll Do
Kaiyan invites you to experience her unique twist on Hakka Abacus seeds. Drawing inspiration from her paternal grandparents’ traditional recipe, Kaiyan exclusively uses sweet potato. The sticky orange dough, reminiscent of her childhood playdough memories, brings a playful touch to her culinary creation. Growing up in Pulau Tekong, Kaiyan’s grandparents used sweet potato as it is widely available there. Alongside the Abacus seeds, Kaiyan will surprise your taste buds with a Balinese-inspired Moringa soup inspired by her time in Bali last year. Ai Ling, known for her sweet dishes, will present a delightful creation that will add a touch of sweetness to the meal.
Meet Your Host
Kaiyan is just your regular millennial trying to live her best life. She resides in Bedok together with her husband, and they both developed a very deep connection with their neighbourhood. They even run an Instagram page called “bedokboy.sg” to capture and share their experiences living in the neighbourhood. Kaiyan dreams of creating a seaside guesthouse, where travellers can gather for heartwarming conversations and enjoy cosy meals with an ice-cold beer in hand.
Ai Ling, Kaiyan’s mother-in-law, lives just a short three-minute walk away. As they reside so near one another, Ai Ling often shares her bounty of fresh papaya and fruits on her way back home. They frequently come together at Ai Ling’s house for weekly dinners, relishing in the joy of a hot pot feast. When they’re not cooking or enjoying meals together, they engage in light handicraft work, transforming used tote bags into charming tissue boxes with Ai Ling’s sewing skills.
Important Details
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 medication. Asthmatic individuals are reminded to bring their inhaler.
Other important information
- The dishes may contain nuts, fish, shellfish, alochol and other allergens. Food is non vegetarian and not halal certified.
- Please arrive 15 minutes before the event for registration.
- The events will proceed rain or shine.
- Parking is available at 116A Bedok North Rd, Singapore 460116.
- 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.
- It is compulsory for a parent/guardian to accompany any child of or under the age of 12.
- 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.
Time and Duration
Days & Dates
Friday, 4 August 2023
Ticket Price
(excluding Eventbrite service fee)
Meeting Point
Ending Point
Language(s) / Age Limit(s)
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