Pasar Mui Mahmeri 2025 to showcase indigenous culture and creative heritage in Pulau Carey
The two-day festival, which will take place on Oct 25 and 26 at the Pusat Kraf Orang Asli, Kampung Sungai Bumbun, Pulau Carey, will feature a vibrant line-up of activities from 9am to 7pm.
SHAH ALAM – The Pasar Mui Mahmeri 2025 is set to return this October, promising an immersive cultural experience that celebrates the unique traditions, art and heritage of the Mah Meri community in Selangor.
The two-day festival, which will take place on Oct 25 and 26 at the Pusat Kraf Orang Asli, Kampung Sungai Bumbun, Pulau Carey, will feature a vibrant line-up of activities from 9am to 7pm.
Selangor Department for Culture and Arts (JKKN) director Muhammad Hasnimizan Ishak said the programme aimrf to go beyond a one-off event, creating a long-term platform for the Mah Meri community to sustain their cultural and economic growth.
“Pasar Mui is not meant to be a one-off programme. Our goal is to ensure it becomes a legacy event for the community itself, much like other successful cultural markets that have built their own following,” he said during a press conference with media members at Karangkraf Headquarters, here on Tuesday.
He emphasised that JKKN Selangor and Persatuan Seni Ceritera are jointly organising the event, with Ceritera serving as the main implementing body under the department’s guidance.
“We’re targeting between 5,000 and 6,000 visitors this year. So far, we have around 20 participating vendors and activity organisers and we’re ready to add more to enrich the programme,” he added.
Hasnimizan also highlighted that the event will not only involve the Mah Meri community of Kampung Sungai Bumbun but also include participation from 11 other Orang Asli villages across Selangor, in collaboration with Jabatan Kemajuan Orang Asli (Jakoa).
Visitors can look forward to traditional performances, handicraft exhibitions, local food sales, the Fun Run Mahmeri, traditional games and creative competitions such as the Sewang Mui 2025 dance contest, batik netball challenge, futsal matches, and a colouring competition.
Meanwhile, Persatuan Seni Ceritera chairman Sheikh Shuhaimi Sheikh Abdul Rahim said the 2025 edition will introduce a broader mix of activities to attract visitors of all ages while promoting local crafts, cuisine, and sports.
“This year, we’re bringing not just the iconic Mah Meri masks and dances, but also the local food culture and youth-friendly activities like futsal, batik netball, and even a Beyblade tournament to engage younger visitors.
“We want visitors to experience the richness of Orang Asli traditions, from food to crafts while helping generate income for the local community,” he said.
Adding to the excitement, Karangkraf will also be setting up a booth at the event, offering visitors exclusive activities, promotions, and engagement opportunities.
The Pasar Mui Mahmeri 2025 is open to the public and aims to serve as a cultural bridge, offering a weekend of art, tradition, and community spirit while supporting the creative economy of Malaysia’s indigenous heritage.
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