7 February 2025, Kuala Lumpur – In February 2026, award-winning author and Moringa advocate Mohana Gill took centre stage at the Badan Warisan Malaysia (Heritage Centre) in Kuala Lumpur, conducting her highly anticipated talk and workshop series titled “From Food to Wellness: The Moringa Story.”
The event brought together wellness enthusiasts, culinary lovers, educators, and families who gathered to learn directly from one of Malaysia’s most celebrated authors — and to discover the remarkable story of the Moringa tree through live cooking demonstrations drawn from her award-winning book, Moringalicious.
A Heritage Venue for a Heritage Mission
The choice of Badan Warisan Malaysia as the venue was deeply fitting. As Malaysia’s leading heritage conservation organisation, Badan Warisan stands as a symbol of the nation’s commitment to preserving what matters most — its culture, its history, and its identity.
Moringa is part of that identity. This tree has grown in Malaysian soil for generations, nourishing families long before it became known to the world as a superfood. Hosting the event at Badan Warisan was a reminder that the Moringa story is not just a wellness story — it is a Malaysian heritage story.
What Happened on the Day
Mohana’s session was warmly received by a full house of attendees eager to learn. The event combined storytelling, education, and hands-on cooking in a format that has become a hallmark of Mohana’s engagement style — accessible, inspiring, and deeply practical.
Highlights included:
– A personal account of Mohana’s journey from Burma to Malaysia and how food shaped her life
– An introduction to the nutritional science behind Moringa explained in plain, relatable language
– Live recipe demonstrations from Moringalicious showing how easily Moringa can be incorporated into everyday Malaysian cooking
– A Q&A session covering topics from growing Moringa at home to introducing it to fussy young eaters
– Book signing and personalised copies of Moringalicious for attendees
The response from the audience was extraordinary. Many left with not just a book, but with renewed enthusiasm for cooking more healthily and reconnecting with Malaysia’s natural food heritage.
Why Events Like This Matter
Mohana Gill has always believed that books are just the beginning. The real change happens when people come together — when they see, taste, and experience the food for themselves.
“I can write about Moringa in every book I publish, but when someone tastes a Moringa dish for the first time and their face lights up — that is when I know the message has truly landed.”
Events like the Badan Warisan workshop are how that message travels from the page into people’s kitchens and lives. Follow Mohana’s social media pages for upcoming workshops and talks. And to bring the experience home, pick up your copy of Moringalicious — available now through this website.gsg
Moringalicious
Over 60 global recipes celebrating the nutritional powerhouse of Moringa
