Curated by Nammon & Palm | Rooted in Nang Loeng, Pom Prap Sattru Phai
Special performance by Jairo Ortiz, Cellist (Artist-in-residence)
What is food literacy?
At Na Projects, food literacy goes beyond cooking or eating — it’s about understanding the origins, stories, and significance of what we eat. Through this dinner, we delve into Nang Loeng’s rich culinary heritage, where royal traditions, street-side creativity, and neighborhood wisdom intersect.
Curated by Nammon and Palm, each dish tonight is a living archive — carrying flavors, memories, and meanings passed down through generations.
This isn’t just a meal. It’s a way to learn through taste.
Let the table be your classroom. Let food be your teacher.
Special Musical Collaboration
Tonight’s experience is accompanied by a live performance from Jairo Ortiz, a distinguished cellist and cultural educator:
Born in Morelia, Mexico, he is a member of Mexico’s National Symphony Orchestra, based at the Palacio de Bellas Artes. In 2015, he received the National Youth Award, presented by the President of Mexico. He holds a Master’s Degree in Cello Performance from Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, USA, where he studied on a full scholarship.
In 2018, he was selected as an international fellow of the City Music Foundation in London. His career has brought him to stages across Europe and the Americas, including Germany, France, Italy, Brazil, and the United States. He currently serves as main conductor of the Los Pinos Community Orchestra, leading 60 children in music education and performance in Mexico City.
As part of his commitment to social engagement through the arts, he joins Bangkok 1899 artist residency and will collaborate with Na Projects’ Food Literacy Program to explore the intersections of music, food, and memory — reminding us that culture is not only preserved, but performed and shared.
Each dish and each note tonight invites you to taste, feel, and remember. Welcome to the table.