Cook Play Learn Series: Our Joyful Raya Celebration
Sun, 13 Apr
|Ashburton Community Centre
Experience the festive spirit with hands-on kuih making, traditional games, batik crafting, storytelling, and delicious treats like Nasi Lemak & Otak Otak. A fun-filled family event celebrating Malay traditions!


Time & Location
13 Apr 2025, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Ashburton Community Centre, 160 High St, Ashburton VIC 3147, Australia
About the event
📅 Date: 13 April (Sunday)
🕑 Time: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📍 Location: Ashburton Community Centre
👨👩👧👦 Age group: Families with children aged 0 to 10
🌍Join us for Cook Play Learn: The Joyful Raya Celebration, a family-friendly event where we explore the vibrant traditions of Hari Raya Puasa (Eid al-Fitr) through food, storytelling, crafts, and games! This hands-on experience is perfect for families with young children to celebrate Southeast Asian culture in a fun and interactive way.
What’s in Store? (Click Show More⬇️)
📖 Storytelling – Listen to the heartwarming tale The Moon Over Geylang Serai
🌿 Make Kuih Dadar (Kuih Ketayap) – Roll up a delicious pandan crepe filled with coconut and gula melaka!*
🍛 Enjoy Nasi Lemak** & Otak Otak**– Taste these classic flavors from Selera Exotic Asian Cuisine & Singapore Hawker Haven
🎨 Batik Painting - Paint a batik inspired mini canvas
🕹️ Traditional Games Corner – Experience nostalgic games like Congcak, 5 stones, play Angklung, weave your own ketupat
🎵💃 Sing and dance with Nisha from Lucy Sparkles & friends (exclusive for the under 3s, celebrating with Traditional Malay songs)
🛍️Goodie Bag – take home a special Raya-themed goodie bag!
*Using Halal Ingredients
*Halal
Why Join Us?
A meaningful cultural experience for families
Engaging hands-on activities that introduce kids to Raya traditions
A chance to connect with the community through food, music, and storytelling
📢 Limited spots available! Secure your place now and celebrate Raya with us in a joyful and interactive way.
This event is supported by Singapore Global Network and Malay Council of Victoria
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