Pomelo Village Food Fest celebrates four generations of family legacy
By: Rosli Mansor Ahmad Razali
IPOH: A pomelo-growing tradition that began in a family compound nearly a century ago is taking centre stage at the Pomelo Village Food Fest in Ampang Baru, celebrating four generations of family dedication to one of Perak’s best-known agricultural products.
The festival not only showcases a variety of local delicacies but also introduces visitors to the history and uniqueness of pomelo, one of the state’s traditional agricultural products.
Among the main attractions was a visit to the Pomepop Pomelo Experience Centre (PPEC), alongside craft activities for children and families as well as heritage awareness programmes.
Jinghui, representing the fourth generation of the family business, said the pomelo venture began with trees planted in the family compound before gradually expanding into a business that continues to thrive today.
He said the pomelo seeds were originally brought from Bali, Indonesia, before the family began cultivating the fruit in 1928.
“PPEC was established as a modern innovation while serving as a tribute to the efforts and contributions of our ancestors, who started this business four generations ago.
“The centre serves not only as an outlet selling fresh pomelos but also as a processing facility for pomelo-based products developed for commercial sale to visitors and tourists,” he said.
He added that visitors could also enjoy various innovative pomelo-based products, including gelato ice cream, blended iced drinks and fresh juice.
The festival also featured a handicraft activity involving the making of pomelo leaves, symbolising the journey of the family’s four generations.
The initiative aims to encourage younger generations to learn about and appreciate the heritage and hard work of their predecessors.
The festival is also expected to boost local tourism while preserving Ampang Baru’s identity as one of Perak’s well-known pomelo-producing areas.
