2026 Immersia: Malaysian Ketupat Weaving & Cultural Dinner

Weave your way into Malaysian culture at this hands-on evening of food, tradition and connection. Learn how to make a ketupat, a traditional palm-leaf rice pouch long associated with Malaysian festive celebrations, with friendly volunteers on hand to guide you every step of the way. Afterwards, swap weaving for feasting as everyone comes together to enjoy a delicious Malaysian cultural dinner. Whether you come for the craft, the culture or the cuisine, you will leave with new skills, new connections and a deeper appreciation of Malaysian traditions. This event is supported by ANU Student Life and is a collaboration between the ANU School of Culture, History & Language, the Malaysian Students Organisation, the ANU Malaysia Institute and the ACT Association of Malaysian Muslim Families. Please note: If you require accessibility accommodations or a visitor Personal Emergency Evacuation Plan please contact the event organisers. This event may be photographed and recorded. The recorded material may be used to promote future ANU events and programs. By attending the event you are giving us informed consent. If you DO NOT wish to be recorded, please let ANU event staff know on the day. We will be mindful and ensure not to photograph any faces of children present.