Good Kueh Day

Developing a board game to bolster Melaka tourism through the lens of Peranakan culture, aimed at preserving the city’s UNESCO World Heritage Site status since 2008. The Peranakans are renowned for their innovative culinary heritage. Their ‘Nonya’ cuisine blends intricate flavors from a fusion of Chinese and Malay culinary traditions, featuring indigenous herbs and spices.

The game centers on ‘kueh,’ highlighting Melaka’s diminishing street food scene. It draws inspiration from the elaborate floral motifs pervasive in Peranakan culture, evident in traditions, attire, architecture, and more. These intricate motifs symbolize blessings such as peace, harmony, prosperity, longevity, marital bliss, fertility, and filial piety.

The underlying message is to provide a gateway for non-Peranakans to explore and comprehend the nuances of Peranakan culture. This initiative encourages a pioneering spirit akin to stepping onto the moon, encompassing exploration, research, design, and fabrication.