Nor has always understood that her own heritage is not separate from her community work, it is the foundation of it. The Malaysian Heritage programme grew from a desire to share what makes Malaysian culture distinctive: its warmth, its hospitality, its rich textile traditions, and its food.

For the Malaysian diaspora in Coventry, many of whom arrived as students and stayed, these events offered something rare: a space to celebrate who they are publicly, in the city they now call home. For other Coventry residents, the workshops offered a window into a culture many had never encountered, presented with warmth, generosity, and sensory richness.

Each event was also a demonstration of Nor's core methodology: use culture, food, and creativity as tools for connection. Batik fabric flower-making, traditional costume displays, food tasting, and live music created encounters that no lecture or panel discussion could replicate.