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Popiah Story - an interactive learning journey for the timeless traveller

by Kway Guan Huat Popiah
4, 11, 18, 25 May • 10:00am

Unravel the delicious heritage of popiah in this interactive journey revealing how this humble spring roll represents a perfect example of living food heritage. Learn the techniques, ingredients, and cultural significance behind this beloved snack that continues to unite families through preparation rituals.

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Programme Details
Date: Sun, 10 May, 11 May, 18 May, 25 May
Time: 10am - 11am
Venue: Kway Guan Huat Joo Chiat Popiah (95 Joo Chiat Rd Singapore 427389)
Price: $10/pax

Popiah is a beloved Fujianese/Teochew-style fresh spring roll popular across Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, and Taiwan. This thin, soft flatbread wrapped around a filling of cooked vegetables and meat represents a living food tradition that brings families together through shared preparation and enjoyment.
 
This interactive workshop explores the origins of popiah, the cultural significance of its ingredients, and the techniques that create the perfect wrap. Participants will learn about this culinary heritage before trying their hand at folding their own popiah—experiencing firsthand this delicious tradition.

Kway Guan Huat Popiah

At Kway Guan Huat Joo Chiat Popiah, we take great pride in our long family tradition of making popiahs in Singapore. For over 80 years, we have been making popiahs the traditional way, painstakingly following a family recipe handed down from our forefathers in Fujian province, China.

Website: www.joochiatpopiah.com
Facebook: Kway Guan Huat Joo Chiat Popiah





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