Other themed events held over the weekends of the Singapore Food Festival include:

Curry Fish Head Mela (5-8 July 2007) at the Banana Leaf Apolo at Little India Arcade.

Time: 8.30am – 11pm

Mela which means “gathering” in Sanskrit, is the central theme of this Curry Fish Head extravaganza. From 5 – 8 July, The Banana Leaf Apolo seeks to indulge you with a host of exciting activities, including a Curry Fish Head feast where 1000 Curry Fish Head will be served! Diners will be entertained by a special Mohiniyatam performance and enriching ethnic showcases such as Kathakali dances and Bhangra performances. Other activities include Fortune-telling, Henna Tattooing and Saree cladding for photo opportunities. A host of authentic Indian delights such as Dum Biriyani, Curry Crabs, Tiger Prawn Masala, themed lunches and dinners and culinary workshops will be offered by The Banana Leaf Apolo from 29 June – 31 July daily.

Yuk! Makan Festival (7-8 July 2007) at the Malay Heritage Centre

Time: 10am – 7pm

Yuk meaning “Let’s do this together” and Makan, the Malay word for “eat” literally is a go-getting statement for food-lovers to tuck in and enjoy the traditional flavours of the kampong culture. Set in the courtyard of an Istana (or “palace” in Malay), the rustic backdrop of the Malay Heritage Centre provides a postcard-perfect backdrop with satay sellers and lontong carts, all featuring a wide array of halal cuisine.
Get a microcosm of Malay culture with other popular dishes cooked in an exemplary style, such as the goreng pisang (bananas rolled in flour), mee rebus, and nasi lemak. Look out for the highlights of this festival that include the “Down the Durian Lane” event that surely promises to be nothing less than aromatically memorable, and a ketupat (a type of rice dumpling that usually accompanies satay) weaving contest using coconut palm leaves.

Tantalising Treats of Singapore Chinatown (13-15 July 2007)

Time:12noon–9pm
Venue: Smith Street, Kreta Ayer Square, Chinatown

Beckon the soups, sauces and culinary styles of the Chinese culture in Singapore ’s historic Chinatown . All day long, a street food map, featuring timeless Chinese culinary favourites or “Lao Zi Hao 老字号”, will take you places - into shop corners and hidden stalls serving some of Singapore’s most authentic ethnic Chinese food creations. Discover how much people love Chicken Rice as they try to finish as many bowls as possible within ten minutes on the weekend of 14 – 15 July 2007. It’s a contest of tactical gourmandism with over S$5,000 worth of cash and prizes to be won!

Rasa Satay Singapura (19-22 July 2007) at Lau Pa Sat Festival Market

Time: 7pm – 3am (19, 20 June)
          3pm – 3am (21, 22 June)

The Longest Satay Line – Record Breaking Event - 21 July 2007, Sat, 3 pm
Lau Pa Sat, which means ‘old market’ in Hokkien dialect, is a national monument located in the heart of Singapore’s Central Business District.   By day, the office crowd filled Lau Pa Sat Festival Market to the brim with long queues forming at its numerous food vendors.   By night, Boon Tat Street - the side street next to Lau Pa Sat – is closed to traffic and transformed magically into ‘Satay Street’, the first revival of street hawkers in modern Singapore. 
Relive the good old Alhambra days at Satay Street…tourists dine or sup side by side with the locals under the stars while rows of veteran satay hawkers panggang aromatic sticks of satays over charcoal – the old-fashioned way!
Satays can be dipped in delicious kuah (peanut sauce) with mouthwatering ketupat, timun and bawang on the side.
Experience a 'satay-epiphany' with the creation of the longest satay line, attempting to beat the previous record of 111 meters set three years ago, alongside food-related games and entertainment.

Singapore Seafood (27 – 29 July 2007) at VivoCity

Time: 11am to 10pm
Venue: VivoCity, Sky Park, Level 3

Singaporeans’ passion and love for eating seafood will be fulfilled by making a trip to VivoCity’s Sky Park on Level 3.  Not only is VivoCity Singapore’s largest retail and lifestyle destination, it will also boast the widest selection of seafood cuisines to satisfy the cravings of all seafood lovers.  Expect to savor a delectable spread of offerings from fishes to shellfish, crabs, prawns, oysters and more, amidst the setting of a wonderful waterfront dining experience.  Besides indulging in the delicious seafood fare, there will also be games, contest and lucky draw to add to the fun.

For more detailed information on the Singapore Food Festival 2007, please log on to: www.singaporefoodfestival.com

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