Empress Market: Meet the Traders

As much as it is about food, Empress Market is really about people. The market is where we make a rozi, earn a living to put a roof over our heads. It has come to be the place where we honour the legacy of our forefathers and mothers by contributing to family culinary traditions. And it is the market where ancient spices, piled high, are revered like rubies and gold, precious commodities that celebrate the richness in food and culture.

Wandering along the market stalls you will meet the kaum, the nation of the country - a resilient kind who have the bravery to go out on their own and showcase their talents. They face challenges of the world and rise against them. At times, the strength comes from a defiance against control and other times, they don't have any other choice.