THE Kain Na! Food & Travel Festival of the Department of Tourism (DoT) makes its 7th and last stop in Bacolod City on Dec. 19-21 with traditional Filipino Christmas dishes as the centerpiece. “The finale event in Bacolod City, aptly titled ‘Kaon Na Ta!’ Food & Travel Festival, is envisioned to capture the joyous spirit of Christmas in the Philippines with noche buena delights as its traditional centerpiece,” Tourism Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat said in a statement. The food roadshow, held in partnership with the Ayala Malls, was launched simultaneously in Legazpi City, Albay and Cebu City last October, followed by events in Cagayan de Oro City in Nov., and in Sta. Rosa City, Laguna and Davao City early this month. “The Bacolod cookfest, which will feature international culinary luminaries like Margarita Fores, is a fitting culmination to our efforts to promote awareness about the Philippines’ rich and diverse gastronomy and establish the country as a world-class food hub,” Ms. Romulo-Puyat said. Aside from Ms. Fores, other prominent chefs who will serve their special recipes include Nico Millanes, Don Colmenares, Joeri Arro, Patrick Go, Niño Laus, Kalel Demetrio and JP Anglo. Native delicacies, bamboo products, handcraft items, fresh fruits and vegetables will also be on display at the Ayala Mall in Bacolod.

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