Muslim Mindanao Cuisine, PH-Indonesia Shared Heritage Showcased Before Indonesian Culinary Students in Jakarta

Officials of the Philippine Embassy in Jakarta and Trisakti Institute of Tourism led by Ambassador Gina A. Jamoralin (2nd from right) and Vice Chancellor for Academic and Student Affairs Agus Riyadi (3rd from right), respectively, before the start of the Cooking Demonstration and Lecture featuring Chef Datu Shariff Pendatun (3rd from right). They were joined by Consul General Gonaranao B. Musor (4th from right), Mr. Wawan Yogaswara of the Ministry of Education, Culture, Research and Technology (leftmost) and other officials of Trisakti Institute of Tourism.

JAKARTA 25 JUNE 2024 – The Philippine Embassy and Sentro Rizal Jakarta in collaboration with the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) and the Trisakti Institute of Tourism successfully hosted a culinary event entitled “Dulang: Cooking Demonstration and Lecture on Culinary Arts and Gastronomy of Muslim Mindanao” featuring renowned Chef Datu Shariff Pendatun on 10 June 2024 at the Trisakti Institute of Tourism in Jakarta. 

Dulang means a feast that is prepared during special occasions as part of the tradition of the Muslim ethnolinguistic groups of Mindanao and Sulu, and throughout Southeast Asia. The tradition which is similar to other Filipino practices like handa, alay, atang, alad or apag, conveys generosity and community. This practice is often prepared for celebration or as offering in its ritual context.  

During the lecture, Chef Pendatun shared stories behind the dishes of the Bangsamoro he showcased and prepared: Palapa Maguindanaon, a spicy condiment; Piyaparan a manok of the Maranaos, chicken with coconut; Kiyuning of the Tausugs, turmeric rice; and Maguindanao’s Sangkerat, a desert made of banana and coconut milk. He also shared the history and similarities of dishes in Southeast Asia, particularly between the Philippines and Indonesia.    

The event was attended by 150 culinary students from Trisakti Institute of Tourism, select media representatives, Mr. Wawan Yogaswara of the Ministry of Education, Culture, Research and Technology (MoECRT), Vice Chancellor for Academic and Student Affairs at the Trisakti Tourism Institute, Agus Riyadi; and Head of the Hotel Management Department, Trisakti Tourism Institute, Robiatul Adawiyah. 

The event was in conjunction with the celebration of the 126th Anniversary of the Declaration of Philippine Independence and the 75th Anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the Philippines and Indonesia. END

Chef Datu Shariff Pendatun lectures and demonstrates a dish to the culinary students. 

Philippine Ambassador to Indonesia, H.E. Gina A. Jamoralin welcomes the participants and shares the significance of preserving and promoting the culinary arts of Muslim Mindanao. 

Students of Trisakti Institute of Tourism actively participate in the Q&A portion of the program.

Students of Trisakti Institute of Tourism enjoy the food prepared by Chef Datu Pendatun with the assistance of select culinary students.

Chef Datu Shariff Pendatun pays a courtesy call on Ambassador Gina A. Jamoralin. 

For more information, visit www.jakartapm.dfa.gov.ph.