Born to an Australian mother and Indonesian father, Lara Lee said it “finally made sense” for her to understand her background after she visited Indonesia for the first time.
Lara Lee said she didn't have the easy access to be able to visit Indonesia as a child, but instantly felt the warm welcome from people in Indonesia when she visited Timor with her family at the age of 21.
Now, she has the opportunity to reconnect with Indonesia and its cultural heritage, to look back at what made her true self through 'Beyond Bali with Lara Lee'.
It's a journey to really reconnect with my heritage and kind of go back to that family home where my dad grew up and really get more of a sense of who I am, who my family are.Lara Lee (actress)
Lara Lee said she felt very lucky to have the opportunity to be involved in a show that—not only highlights her cultural heritage—but also gives her the opportunity to explore Bali, Lombok, Sumba, Flores, and West Timor.
Lara Lee spoke to SBS Indonesian about her past, her relationship with Indonesian cuisine, and how the Beyond Bali program meant to her personally.
It looks like Lara Lee can't stay away from spicy dishes. Credit: SBS/Beyond Bali with Lara Lee
Beyond Bali with Lara Lee premieres Thursday 25 September on SBS Food and streams free on SBS On Demad.
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