Swedish anthropologist studies Sikh langar tradition in multicultural Malaysia


Photos By YAP CHEE HONG

Swedish social anthropologist Joey Belmondo (right) with his wife Fazeela Selberg Zaib (second from left) and children Pakeezah (left) and Leah at the langar.

Throughout history, food is often tied to culture, religion and identity, but one tradition has transcended these boundaries: the Sikh practice of langar, where the community kitchen of a gurdwara serves meals to people – irrespective of religion, gender, economic standing or ethnicity – for free.

Often, these kitchens are maintained and serviced by Sikh community volunteers.

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