Philippine embassy launches food festival in China to celebrate Christmas traditions

The Philippine Embassy in China has launched a three-week food festival to highlight Filipino culinary traditions and Christmas customs. The event began on November 29 at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Beijing, featuring traditional Noche Buena dishes. Ambassador Jaime FlorCruz introduced the festival, which includes a menu by Filipino chef Michelle Adrillana. Dishes served include lechon, hamon, and bibingka, among others. The festival aims to strengthen ties between the Philippines and China through culinary tourism. The food festival will run until December 21, 2024. Diners can win prizes, including a roundtrip ticket to the Philippines, through the event. The embassy partnered with the Grand Hyatt and local tourism offices for this initiative.