A Matter of Taste
The Art of Shaping Cultures
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About The Project
The online Food Museum of Asia is a unique platform that invites visitors to explore the rich culinary heritage of the continent. The website highlights the vibrant diversity of Asian cuisines, uncovering the unique ingredients and shared traditions that shape them. Through this journey, the museum delves into the cultural and historical significance of food, offering insights into the everyday lives, traditions, and values of different nations. By showcasing both their similarities and differences, it helps visitors better understand and appreciate diverse cultures and lifestyles of Asia.
Narratives
The narrative section of the website categorizes the museum’s content through a semantic approach, organizing items based on cultural, historical, and regional themes. This allows visitors to navigate the diverse culinary landscape of Asia in a meaningful way, connecting food to its broader context and offering deeper insights into the traditions and stories behind each dish.
Explore The Items
Map of Museum
The map section helps visitors understand the interconnectivity and relationships between items within each narrative, showcasing how dishes, ingredients, and traditions are linked across regions. By presenting detailed maps, the website reveals the origins of each dish and illustrates how they relate to one another, offering a deeper understanding of the cultural and historical connections in the physical exhibition.
The Team
Yifan Wu
Ahmadreza Nazari
Zahra Faraji
Nazanin Fakharian
Opening Hours
Mon - Fri: 8 - 20
Sat: 8 - 12
Sun: 12 - 20
Location
Simping Island, Singkawang City, West Kalimantan, Indonesia
Due to the high rate of plane tickets to our fine tiny island, we suggest you stay put and stick to our beautiful virtual platform :D