PH Consulate General in Manado Celebrated Filipino Food Month, National Literature Month with Fiesta Filipina

MANADO 02 May 2025 — The Philippine Consulate General in Manado celebrated Filipino Food Month and National Literature Month on 26 April 2025 at the Consulate Grounds through a fiesta-themed event, Fiesta Filipina.

The event showcased traditional Filipino dishes as well as modern culinary creations. It was also an opportunity for the Filipino community to present their literary skills. It was attended by guests from the Filipino community, composed mainly of teachers from the Manado Independent School and teachers from SMA Lokon St. Nikolaus Tomohon along with their dependents, and Indonesian guests.

The following recipes were served during the event, with some of the recipes personally prepared by Consulate personnel who willingly shared their culinary skills: Chicken Adobo, Fried Bangus and Danggit, Fish Balls in Tomato Sauce, Pansit Lechon Belly, Sardinia Spaghetti, Ice Cream, Mango Graham Float, Leche Flan, Pan de Manila Sardines with Skyflakes, Guisantes Especial, 7D Dried Mangoes, Pan de Sal, Clover and Piattos Chips with dip; Calamansi Juice; and Buko Juice.

To highlight the shared tastes between the Philippines and Indonesia, which showcases not just food, but friendship, the Consulate included the following Indonesian dishes during the event: Bakso, Indonesian Meatballs in Soup; Ondeh-Ondeh, a chewy, sweet snack with pandan-infused dough and palm sugar filling; and Biapong, a typical Manadonese food in the form of a bakpao, the fillings are very diverse ranging from ba (meat), temo (peanuts), or unti (a mixture of coconut and brown sugar).

Before the program started, guests were treated to a wide array of appetizers and tummy fillers. This was followed by literary presentations and performances from the Filipino community.

Following the performances, guests participated in the Filipino party favorite, "Pabitin," which was thoroughly enjoyed by both children and adults alike.

The event concluded with the awarding of Certificates of Appreciation to all the guest performers, a group photo opportunity, and the serving of a variety of traditional Filipino dishes, which all attendees enjoyed. The atmosphere of the party was akin to a barangay fiesta.

The celebration successfully highlighted Filipino heritage through the richness of its food and literature and strengthened cultural ties among the Filipino community in Manado. END

Mr. Ronnie Miraflor from SMA Lokon sharing an inspiring spoken poetry piece entitled "A Spoken Poetry." (Manado PCG photo)

Mr. Mark Caballero serenading the audience with the traditional Bikolano song "Si Tatay, Si Nanay." (Manado PCG photo)

Judiel Andrew Deuda and Natasha Ainsley Fronda doing a fun and sweet poem for children etitled "Yummy Food from the Philippines”. (Manado PCG photo)

Shiloh Hope Amante Ando reading a heartfelt poem entitled "My Favorite Filipino Food". (Manado PCG photo)

Musical numbers were also performed by Manado PCG personnel: Consulate personnel dancing "Itik-Itik". (Manado PCG photo)

Communications Officer Ms. Maria Luisa Collado singing "Superstar ng Buhay Ko" by Nora Aunor.  (Manado PCG photo)

For more information, visit https://www.manadopcg.dfa.gov.ph, https://www.facebook.com/PHinManado/ or https://www.instagram.com/phinmanado/.