Project MARS

Project MARS Project M.A.R.S is a community based , climate action initiative project in Balik Pulau, Penang .

with a direction on growing food forest , seeds saving and building a best practice space for climate resilience education.

25/04/2026

Second day of “Coming Home”…

We began from the very beginning ~ walking into the food forest, sourcing wild herbs with our own hands, then slowly learning how to prepare them and transform them into beautiful wild herb yeast for brewing.

Everyone got involved, moving together in a gentle rhythm , pounding the herbs, shaping them into small balls, and leaving them to ferment over the next few days. There was something deeply grounding in the process… quiet, patient, and healing.

It was never really about the wine.
It’s about the process of fermentation , the relationship we build with the herbs, with the land, and with each other. It’s also about honouring the culture of the Amis people, who use fermented wine in ceremonies to remember and stay connected to the wisdom of their ancestors.

With deep gratitude to teacher Dongi Kacaw, who guided us with so much patience and love, holding the space so gently for all of us to learn and experience.

So beautiful to be able to share this together…
Orang Orang Drum theater & Pop guide us , with singing, drums, and music flowing through the space, while everyone keep pounding the herbs,
you can really feel the love and joy held within each of these little herb balls.

Feel so good to be home ~♡

22/04/2026

Check it out what's next ? who else is coming this time?

Dongi Kacaw — 71 years old , 35 years experience in wild herbs, Taiwan Amis Indigenous advocate, educator & author

*Tickets for the Food Forest Forum 2026 are now open!*

This is an invitation to be part of a growing movement led by food forest practitioners — slowly shaping a more sustainable and resilient Malaysia.

Come and meet, learn, and connect with both experienced and emerging regional and local practitioners, supporters, and enthusiasts.

This year, we’ll be gathering voices like Jon Jandai, Inisiatif Konservasi Hutan Wakaf (IKHF) Aceh, Martin Crawford, Geoff Lawton, Dongi Kacaw, Orang Asli knowledge keepers, and many more —
people from different lands, coming together to explore how food forests can rebuild our food systems

Location: UTAR Kampar, Perak
Date: 24–26 April 2026 (Friday – Sunday)

Tickets:
[https://www.cloudjoi.com/shows/5267-food-forest-forum-2026](https://www.cloudjoi.com/shows/5267-food-forest-forum-2026)

**Topics on the agenda:**

• Agroforestry
• Permaculture
• Syntropic Natural & Organic Farming
• Agronomics
• High Value Crop Farming
• Community Farming
• Indigenous Wisdom
• Medicinal Plants
• Tropical Farming Expertise
• Community Building
• Seed Saving

Limited seats available. Registration is now open.

If you feel connected to this path, come and join us ~ see you there

Secure your tickets via the link above or scan the QR code on the poster to register.

This forum is proudly supported by The Habitat Foundation
and jointly organized by SEEDS Malaysia, Urban Hijau, Project M.A.R.S., Sarawak CSO-SDG Alliance, and Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR).

22/04/2026

Check it out what's next ? … who’s coming this time?

Jon Jandai from Thailand ~ a voice of simple living and self-reliance

Tickets for the Food Forest Forum 2026 are now open !

Welcome to an opportunity to support a growing initiative led by food forest practitioners, moving towards a more sustainable and resilient Malaysia.

Come and meet, learn, and collaborate with both experienced and emerging regional and local practitioners, supporters, and enthusiasts. Featured contributors include Jon Jandai, Inisiatif Konservasi Hutan Wakaf (IKHF) Aceh, Martin Crawford, Geoff Lawton, Dongi Kacaw, Orang Asli knowledge keepers, and many more — all coming together to explore how food forests can rebuild our food systems.

Location: UTAR Kampar, Perak
Date: 24–26 April 2026 (Friday – Sunday)

Tickets:
https://www.cloudjoi.com/shows/5267-food-forest-forum-2026

Topics on the agenda:
*Agroforestry
* Permaculture
* Syntropic Natural & Organic Farming
*Agronomics
*High Value Crop Farming
*Community Farming
*Indigenous Wisdom
*Medicinal Plants
*Tropical Farming Expertise
*Community Building
Seed Saving

Limited seats available. Registration is now open.
Join the movement ~ see you there !

Secure your tickets via the link above or scan the QR code on the poster to register.

This forum is proudly supported by The Habitat Foundation and jointly organized by SEEDS Msia, Hijau, Project MARS , CSO- SDG Alliance and Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR).

20/04/2026

The power of rhythm Orang Orang Drum Theatre .

18/04/2026

Jon Jandai sharing section.

08/04/2026

We play with mud today , play like kids.

03/04/2026

Repairing mud house beam .

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