Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Iloilo News Archive Description An account of the resource News, old and new, about Iloilo Province Subject The topic of the resource Iloilo Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document Iloilo City to celebrate inaugural ‘Festival of Food’ February 29, 2024 Iloilo City’s MICE Director Salvador Sarabia Jr. unveils the proposed food map for guiding culinary enthusiasts through the flavors of the Iloilo City Festival of Food, slated for April 26-30, 2024. (Photo courtesy of Iloilo City Government) By Mariela Angella Oladive Iloilo City is gearing up for its inaugural “Festival of Food,” aiming to cement its reputation as a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy. The gastronomic celebration, set for April 26–30 this year, was announced by the Iloilo City Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE) Center, headed by Director Salvador D. Sarabia Jr., during a press briefing on Tuesday, February 27. This event is poised to position Iloilo City as the culinary heart of the Philippines. “The first-ever festival of food promises to be a feast for the senses, highlighting the finest of Ilonggo cuisine. Attendees can expect a broad spectrum of gastronomic encounters, ranging from heritage dishes to contemporary offerings that underscore our region’s distinctive tastes and produce,” Sarabia said. He praised the unwavering commitment of the local food sector and government entities in attaining the esteemed UNESCO title, recognizing their culinary passion as the key to Iloilo’s gastronomic fame. The festival will feature daily culinary innovations and tastings of Ilonggo specialties, crafted by the city’s chefs. Dr. Tina Sudario, a participating Iloilo City Community College faculty member, stressed the significance of local municipality involvement in maintaining Iloilo City’s ‘Gastronomy City’ designation, as well as the vital contribution of local agriculture to the city’s food supply. Sudario noted that Iloilo province is the primary source for ingredients that make up the city’s delightful fare. In addition to sampling exquisite dishes, attendees will enjoy cooking demonstrations by local chefs, who will impart their knowledge for replicating genuine Ilonggo tastes. The festival also promises symposia on various topics, including traditional cooking techniques, sourcing, marketing, packaging, and flavor pairing. Furthermore, a food map, developed in collaboration with the Iloilo Museum of Contemporary Arts, will debut during the festival to direct gastronomes to the city’s top culinary delights. Meanwhile, there is a push for an ordinance to establish the Iloilo City Gastronomy and Food Industry Development Council. This legislation is designed to foster the growth and recognition of Ilonggo gastronomy. It underscores the need for a unified effort from the City Government, the private sector, and stakeholders to realize sustainable gastronomic development and distinction. Citation Citation of the article Oladive, M.A. (2024, February 29). Iloilo City to celebrate inaugural ‘Festival of Food’. p 1 & 7. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Iloilo City to celebrate inaugural ‘Festival of Food’ Description An account of the resource Iloilo City is gearing up for its inaugural “Festival of Food,” aiming to cement its reputation as a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy. The gastronomic celebration, set for April 26–30 this year, was announced by the Iloilo City Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE) Center, headed by Director Salvador D. Sarabia Jr., during a press briefing on Tuesday, February 27. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Oladive, Mariella Angella Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://dailyguardian.com.ph/iloilo-city-to-celebrate-inaugural-festival-of-food/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Daily Guardian</a> Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Daily Guardian Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource February 29, 2024 Language A language of the resource English Subject The topic of the resource Festivals Gastronomy Type The nature or genre of the resource Article Iloilo City of Gastronomy Ilonggo Food