KUCHING: The aroma of fragrant spices filled the air at Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak Campus recently as students and staff bustled around large pots of simmering ingredients.
This was not just the scent and sound of bubur lambuk being prepared but the heartwarming symphony of the Swinburne community coming together to cook bubur lambuk in conjunction with the Ramadan season.
A tradition that goes beyond satisfying hunger pangs, bubur lambuk – a lightly spiced rice porridge – is often served during the fasting month.
More than just a hearty meal, it holds significant traditional value and symbolises Malaysian culture and unity.
“On the morning of April 3, Swinburne’s vibrant community gathered at the Swinburne Sarawak Student Village to initiate the preparation of the bubur lambuk. This get-together transcended cultural boundaries, bringing together individuals from diverse backgrounds,”it said in a statement Tuesday (Apr 9).
By mid-afternoon, over 600 servings of bubur lambuk were dished out by the team of volunteers. The porridge was not just shared with the university’s students and staff; it was also delivered to four neighbouring organisations, namely the Sarawak Cheshire Home, Sarawak Society for the Blind, PERKATA Special School and Jabatan Pertahanan Awam Sarawak.
The event was a collaboration between Swinburne Sarawak Student Experience, Student Village, Staff Recreational Club and Swinburne Sarawak Student Council.
“This event is about more than just food; it’s about coming together as a community and embracing the spirit of Ramadan,”said Abdull Rahmat Abdullah Chik, an Accommodation Officer who was one of the representatives for Swinburne Sarawak Student Village.
“This heartwarming initiative showcases the university’s dedication to giving back to society,” said Leela Julong, President of Swinburne Sarawak Staff Recreational Club.
“The campus community is driven by a shared sense of purpose, with a focus and investment in what the university knows can make a real difference in the world,” summed up Chloe Liong, Vice President of Swinburne Sarawak Staff Recreational Club.
Also present to lend their support to the event were Pro Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive Officer Professor Lau Hieng Ho and members of the university’s Executive Group.
