Bold new flavors, culinary insights, and unforgettable feasts take front and center stage once again as the Department of Tourism brings you “Flavors of Pampanga: Manyaman!” One of the most highly anticipated events in the region, the festival celebrates the diverse food heritage through masterclass demonstrations by culinary experts and chef de cuisines from numerous hotels in the province. The festival is now streaming on the Department of Tourism official Facebook page.
Flavors of Pampanga: Manyaman! is a landmark event, with the festival going virtual for the first time in preparation for Sabroso: A Filipino and Spanish Food Fair expected to happen this November. The food fair will highlight and showcase the Filipino dishes that were influenced by the Spanish people. Such dishes will be prepared and demonstrated by renowned celebrity chefs from Central Luzon.
A food event is not complete without the tour. And as adventures into the world of food not necessarily should take place in the digital realm, DOT is creating a “Farm, Food and Pilgrimage Tour” coinciding with the festival, to cover the provinces of Pampanga, Tarlac, and Nueva Ecija. The tour includes farm-to-table activities, savoring authentic Kapampangan dishes while enjoying the scenic view of Mt. Arayat, Herencia de Bacolor farm resort, Monasterio de Tarlac, Dueg-Kapya Ken in San Clemente, Mudita Glamping Resort in Tarlac, Argamosa Farm, Colosboa Hills, Mt. Bulaylay in Cuyapo, and the Shrine of the Holy Face of Jesus in Nampicuan.
Pampanga and Clark are open to all. Leisure travel is now allowed in the province, following the health protocols. However, Metro Manila, Bulacan, Cavite, Laguna and Rizal, known as NCR Plus, is under general community quarantine “with heightened restrictions” and only essential travel is allowed in and out of NCR Plus.
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