PH Consulate General in Barcelona, DOT Conduct PH Food Promotion Day – Kain Na!

Filipino Chefs Daphne Dominique Alivia and Carlos Bautista demonstrate the preparation of Philippine food. (Barcelona PCG photo)

BARCELONA, 09 June 2022 – The Philippine Consulate General in Barcelona, in partnership with the Department of Tourism Office in London, hosted the Philippine Food Promotion Day – Kain Na! held on 03 June 2022.

The event is a continuing program of the Department of Tourism Office in London to increase awareness of the Philippines in Europe. 

In her welcome message, Philippine Consul General to Barcelona Maria Theresa S.M. Lazaro underscored the shared identity between the Philippines and Spain and the influences both have had on each other´s culture. “The Spanish influences are permanently embedded in our culture. However, we have made these influences uniquely ours,” said Consul General Lazaro. “Today, you will be able to sample these Spanish influences in our food, which is central to many things that we do as a people,” Lazaro added. 

The Consulate General and the Department of Tourism, which was represented by its Administrative Officer Jing Esmaña, enlisted the help of two Barcelona-based Filipino chefs, Enderun-trained Ms. Daphne Dominique Alivia and Mr. Carlos Bautista, in showcasing various Filipino food from different regions in the Philippines, which include kinilaw, lumpiang baka with vegetables, adobong pisngi ng baboy, buko pandan and carioca. The two highlighted the Filipinos´ creativity and resourcefulness in their food presentation.

The media and online influencers in attendance were amazed at the diversity of food showcased. Spanish journalists Alvaro Laforet and Alicia Escribano commented that the food was flavorful and praised the presentation as “amazing and beautiful.” Influencer and photographer Ms. Shuko Kawase, on the other hand, said that the food sampled was full of vibrant colors reflective of the Philippines and had a variety suitable for everyone's taste. Another Spanish guest, Felipe Martinez, said Philippine food was among his favorite Asian cuisines and was excited to participate in Kain Na. 

The event was met with much enthusiasm from the invited guests who were given food kits and information materials on the Philippines as souvenir items. END 

Philippine Consul General to Barcelona Maria Theresa Lazaro addresses the Barcelona based travel agents and social media influencers. (Barcelona PCG photo) 

Philippine food presented during the event. (Barcelona PCG photo)

Attendees admire the Philippine food on display. (Barcelona PCG photo)

Consul General Maria Theresa S.M. Lazaro and DOT London Administrative Officer Jing Esmaña with the attendees to the event Kain Na! (Barcelona PCG photo)

For more information, visit https://barcelonapcg.dfa.gov.ph/ or https://www.facebook.com/PHinBarcelona/.