Traditional dishes from Kelantan, such as 'nasi kerabu' and 'budu', have been officially acknowledged as part of Malaysia's National Heritage, numbering 213 in total.
The Citarasa Warisan @ Pantai Timur Festival, an event aimed at promoting, preserving, and sustaining heritage food in Malaysia, took place on September 7, 2021, at the compound of the Sultan Muhammad IV Stadium in Kota Bharu.
Organised by the Kelantan Women's Association and the Malaysian Craft Council, the festival showcased over 150 heritage dishes from 10 districts in Kelantan. These dishes, some of which are nearly extinct, included itik solor, kerabu beko, nasi 100, ros lidah, and apam bakar, among others.
The Tourism, Arts and Culture Ministry (Motac) played a significant role in the festival's organisation. Datuk Shaharuddin Abu Sohot, the secretary-general of Motac, commented that the event not only delighted visitors but also provided income returns to the Kelantan community.
The Sultanah of Kelantan, Sultanah Nur Diana Petra, officiated the festival. The event had a positive impact on the local economy by boosting traders' income and supporting the heritage food industry.
The festival did not repeat any of the earlier mentioned dishes as part of its showcase. Instead, it focused on dishes that are in danger of becoming extinct, as well as those recognised as National Heritage under the National Heritage Act 2005 (Act 645). A total of 213 dishes have been recognised as National Heritage in Malaysia, including dishes from Kelantan such as nasi kerabu, kuih jala emas, budu, akok, and solok lada.
The Citarasa Warisan @ Pantai Timur Festival is one of Motac's initiatives to promote, preserve, and sustain heritage food. Motac provides financial assistance to non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and corporates through the Cultural Sector Support Grant (GSSK) and the Tourism Sector Support Grant (GSSP). However, the specific recipients of funds from these grants for the year 20XX are not detailed in the available search results.
The festival is part of Motac's ongoing commitment to promoting, preserving, and sustaining the nation's arts, culture, and heritage. By celebrating and promoting these heritage dishes, Motac aims to introduce Kelantan's culinary heritage to the grassroots.
In conclusion, the Citarasa Warisan @ Pantai Timur Festival was a successful event that not only celebrated Kelantan's rich culinary heritage but also contributed to the local economy and the preservation of these dishes for future generations.
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