Events
Spice & Story
Stories of home. Flavors of memory. A kampong reimagined.
Step into an intimate, interactive theater experience where stories of home, immigration, integration, and innovation come alive through food, memory, and shared moments.
Spice & Story invites you into a Southeast Asian kopitiam — where laughter, longing, and identity unfold across generations. Beyond the stage, explore an art experience inspired by the people, places, and cultural textures of Southeast Asia.
Interactive Theater
A story-driven performance rooted in food memory, migration, identity, and kampong spirit.
Art Gallery
Southeast Asian and diasporic artists deepen the emotional world of the experience.
Hands-On Workshops
Block printing, batik-inspired patterns, and tactile art forms to engage personally with culture.
Kampong Gathering Space
A welcoming space for reflection, conversation, and connection — before and after the show.
"Spice & Story is not simply an event within an event — it is Kampong Collective's invitation to slow down, enter the story, and experience Southeast Asian culture with depth, warmth, and spirit."
Featured Experience #2
Culinary Workshops
Shared cooking and dining rooted in conversation, memory, and connection.
More than cooking classes, these workshops create space to connect through stories, reflection, and shared experience — guided by the spirit of gathering around the table.
Cook Together
Participants prepare dishes collaboratively in a warm, welcoming environment.
Share a Meal
Guests gather around the table to enjoy the meal together.
Meaningful Conversations
Thoughtful prompts invite reflection on memory, belonging, and identity.
2026 Launch
New York City & Washington, D.C.
Diverse communities. Shared moments. Open table.
Why these experiences matter
Culture is most powerful when it is experienced personally and shared collectively. We create moments where people feel seen, connected, and invited into deeper understanding — across cultures, backgrounds, and lived experiences.