The Philippine Consulate General in Xiamen successfully held the Philippine Food Festival at the Green Yard Buffet Restaurant of C&D Hotel from 23 April to 03 May 2016 as part of the 5th Nanyang Culture Festival. A formal opening of the Food Festival was held at noon of 23 April 2016 and was attended by 80 special guests including official contacts, members of the Filipino community, the Consulate General’s officers and staff. Aside from the Consulate General’s guests, there were about 100 other Chinese diners who partook of the Filipino culinary delights which were part of the hotel’s buffet offerings.
The Nightingales and Violinist Christopher John Joya perform during the Opening Ceremony of the Philippine Food Festival
To capture the authentic flavors of Filipino cuisine, Post tapped the services of the culinary team of Chef Ramon A. Antonio (XO46 Heritage Bistro) and sous chef Tanya Augusta T. Dizon. C&D Hotel provided excellent promotional and logistical support (including opening ceremony requirements, flyers, decors, etc.) The “Pagkain Exhibit” was also displayed at the front and other strategic areas of the Green Yard Buffet Restaurant.In his remarks, Consul General Julius Caesar A. Flores, highlighted the rich and diverse cultural heritage of the Philippines which is reflected in contemporary Philippine cuisine. He specifically mentioned that Fujian cuisine also influenced the Philippines inasmuch as a majority of overseas Filipino-Chinese in the Philippines originate in Fujian Province. This was amply demonstrated during the ceremonial launching with the mixing of ingredients of “Tokwa’t Baboy” among Consul General Flores, Bureau Tourism Deputy Director General Mr. Zhang Guoliang, C&D Hotel General Manager Ms. Xiaorong Xu and Chef Ramon Antonio.
The Nightingales and violinist Mr. Joya performed during the formal opening on 23 April 2016 as well as during selected periods until 26 April 2016.
The Food Festival at C&D Hotel ran for two weeks and was open to the general dining public. All other ASEAN countries organized separate food festivals in selected hotels in Xiamen. END
