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SUMMARY:Food as Cultural Heritage: An Evening with Khir Johari
DESCRIPTION:Join fellow Harvard alumni and guests for an intimate evening over a delicious dinner and conversation with Khir Johari\, author of The Food of Singapore Malays\, winner of Best Of All prize at 2025’s Gourmand Cookbook Awards (considered the “Oscars” of culinary publishing). \n\n\n\nCentred on the theme of food as cultural heritage and oral history\, this fireside dialogue to be moderated by Shayyan Qaisar (Harvard Law School LLM ’18) and will explore how cuisine preserves memory\, identity\, migration\, and lived experience across generations. The evening will also include thoughtfully curated-tasting Halal food inspired by Khir Johari’s historic global win at the “Oscars” of cookbooks\, creating a sensory dimension to the discussion on why Malay culinary culture deserves the world’s full attention.  \n\n\n\nWatch the following video to learn more about the book: https://youtu.be/-403MXEkaGc \n\n\n\nImportant note:Tickets are non-refundable\, so please make sure to confirm your membership and alumnus/alumna status before buying. \n\n\n\nAbout Khir JohariKhir Johari was born and raised in historic Kampong Gelam\, Singapore\, in his family home Gedung Kuning\, a treasure house of culinary knowledge and recipes. Khir studied mathematics at Santa Clara University\, a Jesuit university in California. He then completed a Master in Education at Stanford University. Since returning to Singapore\, Khir has focused on research into the food cultures of maritime Southeast Asia. He relishes every opportunity to document oral histories and preserve objects of material culture such as old publications\, artifacts\, textiles and music. He was elected Vice President of the Singapore Heritage Society in 2016 to promote public education and advocacy. Khir enjoys writing articles and giving talks on history\, heritage and culture.Khir Johari’s book\, The Food of Singapore Malays: Gastronomic Travels Through The Archipelago\, has achieved significant acclaim\, winning the Best Of All prize at the 2025 Gourmand Cookbook Awards (considered the “Oscars” of culinary publishing) and the 2024 NUS Singapore History Prize. The 600-page\, 3.2kg volume\, published in 2021\, combines history\, culture\, and over 400 photos.See more of Khir Johari’s profile here:https://cnalifestyle.channelnewsasia.com/dining/malay-food-singapore-book-khir-johari-300411 \n\n\n\nAbout Shayyan QaiserShayyan Qaiser\, Secretary of HCS since 2024\, graduated with a Master of Laws from Harvard Law School. She has practiced law for over a decade and is currently an in-house lawyer in Singapore. She is passionate about learning and serving others. Shayyan enjoys good food\, reading self-help books and spending time with loved ones.
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LOCATION:Antler\, 128 Prinsep Street\, #01-01\, 188655\, Singapore
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SUMMARY:Exclusive Expert-Guided Family Tour of Singapore Oceanarium
DESCRIPTION:Join our fellow Harvard alumni\, families and friends for a fun day out at the Singapore Oceanarium with an exclusive expert-guided tour! \n\n\n\nThe Singapore Oceanarium is a world-class marine attraction that features over 100\,000 marine animals. Not just an aquarium\, the Singapore Oceanarium is a purpose-built ocean institute designed to spark knowledge\, love\, and action for our seas. With 22 distinct themed zones to explore\, each offering unique insights into different aspects of marine life\, our alumni can expect an immersive journey from shallow coastal waters to the deepest ocean trenches.Through an alumni in Resorts World Sentosa\, we have secured organized school/corporate group discounted rates for you. \n\n\n\nEvent DetailsWhen: Saturday 25 April\, 10.00am-1.00pmWhere: Singapore Oceanarium\, 8 Sentosa Gateway\, Resorts World Sentosa\, Singapore 098269Meeting Point: Singapore Oceanarium Main Entrance at 9.45 amDiscounted Prices for Day Pass + Expert-Guided Tour + Aquarist Lab visit to see where Sea Jellies are breed: \n\n\n\n\n$66.50 for a Harvard Alumni each and a Guest each\n\n\n\n$58.00 for a Child\n\n\n\n\nImportant note:Tickets are available for purchase only by Harvard alumni. Each  alumni is allowed to buy a ticket for one guest and unlimited tickets for kids\, who must be accompanied by a Harvard alumni. Tickets are non-refundable\, so please make sure to confirm your membership status before buying. \n\n\n\nAbout Singapore OceanariumLocated at Resorts World Sentosa\, Singapore Oceanarium is a leading ocean institute with the purpose to inspire greater knowledge\, love\, and action for the ocean and aquatic life. It is also dedicated to advance marine education\, research\, and supporting the conservation and preservation of threatened species.  With a unique blend of live habitats\, oceanic stories\, state-of-the-art digital innovation\, and interactive technology\, Singapore Oceanarium connects knowledge from meaningful marine education and encounters to real-world applications.Singapore Oceanarium’s long-term partnerships with institutes\, accreditation by the Association of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA)\, and membership of World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA) and Southeast Asian Zoo and Aquarium Association (SEAZA) is a testament to its commitment to inspire generations of ocean stewards for greater action.See more details here: https://www.singaporeoceanarium.com/en.html
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LOCATION:Singapore Oceanarium\, 8 Sentosa Gateway\, Resorts World Sentosa\,\, Singapore\, 098269\, Singapore
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