The National Commission for Culture and the Arts and the Department of Agriculture, in collaboration with the Provincial Government of Capiz, led the Visayas leg of the first ever Filipino Food Month occurred on April 11 to 12 with multi-venue activities within the province.
The celebration of Filipino Food Month is in accordance with the Presidential Proclamation No. 469, signed in April 2018 it carries the theme “Ang Sarap: Piyesta ng Pagkaing Pilipino.”
Filipino Food Month is a celebration to promote, preserve, and ensure the transmission of vast culinary traditions and treasures to future generations, and to support and appreciate various industries, farmers, and agri-communities which benefit therefrom.
The Filipino Food Month celebration in Visayas opened with Patubas (which means harvest) or farmers and fisherfolk day at the Villareal Stadium, Roxas City, Capiz, and competitions such as the PINAKA-Contest. Tiyangge was also part of the celebration featuring agricultural and aquamarine products sold by participating farmers and fishermen.
The formal launch highlighted the unveiling of Filipino Food Month logo, food offering, performances, and cooking competitions among local government units of Capiz. The main proponent of the Filipino Food Month and President of Philippine Culinary Heritage Movement, Chef Jam Melchor shared his views and thoughts on the Filipino food and its celebrations, and also conducted a cooking demonstration.
The Department of Tourism (DOT) also took part in the festivity with their series of food fairs which will happen in different cities and regions around the country including Baguio City, Quezon, and Iloilo.
For the whole month of April, expect multi-venue events all over the country. In Cavite, an exhibition titled Sinag: Tracing Emilio Aguinaldo’s Palate is on view through the whole month of April at Sarmiento-Panlilio Room, Museo De la Salle, De la Salle University-Dasmariñas City.
Pista sa Guevarra’s: Celebration of Filipino Food Flavors, Chef Roland and Jaq Laudico’s own celebration at Guevarra’s, San Juan City, runs until April 30.
Republic of Taste: A Gastronomic Journey in South Luzon with food historian Guillermo ‘Ige’ Ramos will also celebrate the Filipino Food Month from April 26 to 28 at the SM City Rosario, Cavite.
For the culminating activity, PCHM will hold a gala night titled “Ang Sarap! Philippine Food Festival Gala 2019” on April 30 at the Manila Hotel, with invited chefs and purveyors from all over the country.
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