MEMPERKENALKAN TALAM DURIAN SEBAGAI WARISAN BUDAYA MELAYU RIAU DI PANTI ASUHAN RAHMAT NUR HIDAYAH

Abstract

The outreach activity conducted by students of the Pharmacy Study Program at Universitas Muhammadiyah Riau (UMRI) aimed to introduce and preserve Talam Durian as a traditional culinary heritage of Malay Riau culture. Held at the Rahmat Nur Hidayah Orphanage, the program was designed interactively through historical presentations, live cooking demonstrations, as well as tasting sessions and Q&A discussions. The results showed a highly positive response from the children, who demonstrated great interest in the local cultural values being introduced. This educational initiative is expected to foster a love for tradition and raise awareness among the younger generation about the importance of preserving traditional cuisine as part of national cultural identity.