Thematic exploration of the gastronomy of Orang Asli Pahang

Abu Bakar, Aisyah and Awalluddin, Siti Husna and Ab Rahman, Syakir Amir and Abdullah, Alias and Mohamad Zaki, Muhammad Irham (2025) Thematic exploration of the gastronomy of Orang Asli Pahang. Planning Malaysia, 23 (1). pp. 350-361. ISSN 1675-6215 E-ISSN 0128-0945

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Abstract

The Orang Asli Pahang commemorate their cultural heritage with vibrant cultural gastronomies. These gastronomies, embodying the spirit of community, culture, and nature, are integral to preserving ancestral customs and fostering social cohesion. This study thematize the intricacies of the gastronomy to better understand the inspiration, interrelationships with other domains of cultural heritages and other specifics involved the gastronomy. Purpose: The primary objectives are (i) to document the cultural gastronomy of Orang Asli Pahang, and (ii) to assign themes to the cultural gastronomy widely applicable to all tribes of the Orang Asli in Pahang. Method: Qualitative research method is employed to explore, document and thematize the cultural gastronomies of Orang Asli Pahang. Such methods include content analysis, semi-structured interviews, and thematic analysis. Findings: There exists a rich tapestry of cultural gastronomy that interrelate with other domains of cultural heritage. Cultural gastronomy of the Orang Asli is often inspired by the immediate environment and its natural resources. Indigenous communities often base their cuisine on local plants, animals, and landscapes. This close connection to the environment affects ingredient selection and generations-old hunting, gathering, and preparation methods. Concerning all tribes of Orang Asli Pahang, the cultural gastronomy is thematized under foraging approaches, raw cooking ingredients and name of dish and dish preparation.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Intangible Cultural Heritage, Cultural Gastronomy, Orang Asli Pahang
Subjects:	BPH Islamic Economics > BPH830.3 Social systems. Urban groups. Cities and towns. Sustainable urban development G Geography. Anthropology. Recreation > G Geography (General) G Geography. Anthropology. Recreation > G Geography (General) > G156.5.S87 Sustainable tourism H Social Sciences > HT Communities. Classes. Races > HT101 Urban groups. The city. Urban sociology H Social Sciences > HT Communities. Classes. Races > HT241 Urban ecology. Sustainable urban development N Fine Arts > NA Architecture > NA9000 Aesthetics of cities. City planning and beautifying N Fine Arts > NA Architecture > NA9000 Aesthetics of cities. City planning and beautifying > NA9080 Urban planners
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Architecture and Environmental Design Kulliyyah of Architecture and Environmental Design > Department of Urban & Regional Planning
Depositing User:	Dr. Syakir Amir Ab. Rahman
Date Deposited:	12 Feb 2025 15:09
Last Modified:	28 Feb 2025 14:05
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/119330

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