#notoktoappropriate

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This is what my mother told me when I contemplated on writing my first book ‘Gedung Kuning: Memories of a Malay Childhood’. In light of the current cultural appropriation of Malay cuisine (by Chinese Peranakan) in Singapore, my late mother’s poignant advice could not have been a better reminder. *’tulis’ in this context refers not only to ‘writing’ but ‘telling our narratives’ #tellourstory #write #read #knowledge #malayfood #saynotoculturalappropriation #notoktoappropriate #notperanakan https://www.instagram.com/p/CFJQbnkBMRY/?igshid=12yvm9211lxqk