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Rasa Riang: A Celebration of Malay Culture

Sun, 08 June

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Kogarah School of Arts

Come experience Rasa Riang — a family-friendly celebration of Malay culture filled with colour, laughter, and flavour! Inspired by the spirit of the kampung , this daytime carnival invites families to play, taste, create, and connect with Malay heritage through hands-on activities.

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Rasa Riang: A Celebration of Malay Culture
Rasa Riang: A Celebration of Malay Culture

Time & Location

08 June 2025, 3:30 pm – 6:30 pm

Kogarah School of Arts, Cnr Queens Ave & Bowns Rd, Kogarah NSW 2217, Australia

About the event

🗓️ Date: 8 June 2025 (Sunday)

🕑 Time: 3.30 PM – 5:00 PM

📍 Location:  Kogarah School of Arts

🎟️ Entry: $8 per person (ages 3+) Children under 3 enter free.


What's in Store?

  • 🎨 Batik Art Booth – Paint your own batik-inspired pencil case

  • 🎯 Games Corner – Try traditional games like congkak and five stones

  • 📖 Storytime Session – Enjoy an interactive tale from Malay folklore

  • 🥁 Traditional Malay Dance showcase and experience  – Learn some traditional Malay dance steps

  • 🍔 Light snacks and drinks (Curry puff, Pisang Goreng, Kuih, Bandung and... Otak Otak sponsored by Singapore Hawker Haven!)

  • 🛍️A goodie bag for kids with nostalgic games and snacks


Why Join Us?

  • A meaningful cultural experience for families

  • Engaging hands-on activities that introduce kids to Malay traditions and culture

  • A chance to connect with the community through food, music, and storytelling


🎟️ Important Note:

This event has limited capacity – secure your tickets early to avoid missing out!


✨ Also Happening:

Makan Kakis Club: Joyful Pasar Malam Workshop

Time: 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM

Price: $25 per child (ages 3–10) if you hold a Rasa Riang ticket

A guided role-play experience where children become mini pasar malam stall owners – complete with neon sign crafting and food/game booths!

📌 This is a separately ticketed experience.


This event is proudly supported by Singapore Global Network and MyFundAction Australia, whose dedicated volunteers will help bring this celebration to life.

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We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the many lands on which we meet, work and live, and we pay our respects to Elders past and present - people who have sung their songs, danced their dances and told their stories on these lands for thousands of generations, and who continue to do so.

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