KELANTAN SIAMES FOOD, HERITAGE & CULTURE oleh Aweng A/L Eh Rak

This book contains information on the Siamese community in Kelantan: who they are, where they come and where they are now. It helps readers getting well-acquainted with this particular community especially in regard to their leisure-time activities. It is interesting to note that many community activities are similar to Malay community’s activities. The book also presents the culture and heritage of the community and further compares them with the Malay community’s culture and heritage. Discussions on culture and heritage may include festivals, religious ceremonies, foods and the practice of using herbs in daily life. In addition, readers will learn more about local herbs in this community: their nature, names and nutritional benefits. In this manner, readers may gain insight into types of traditional herbs and vegetables apart from gaining scientific information of their names, properties and uses. This book combines literature and science approaches thus it may appeal to many: general public, researchers in culture and heritage, researchers in science, students and even to the Siamese community.