Angeles Metropolis, Pampanga: Asia’s Greatest Rising Culinary Hotspot
Manila, Philippines – Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco celebrated the most recent recognition of Angeles Metropolis, Pampanga, as Asia’s Greatest Rising Culinary Metropolis Vacation spot on the World Culinary Awards Gala Ceremony 2024. Conferred on Wednesday (October 3), the award additional solidifies Angeles Metropolis’s standing as a rising star in international meals tourism.
Celebrated for its iconic sisig and various culinary scene, Angeles Metropolis, Pampanga is now acknowledged as a premier meals vacation spot within the Philippines and, with its latest accolade, has garnered international consideration as a must-visit culinary hub.
“This prestigious recognition of Angeles Metropolis as Asia’s Greatest Rising Culinary Metropolis Vacation spot underscores the distinctive expertise, creativity, and dedication of its native cooks and meals artisans. Town’s wealthy culinary heritage, led by its iconic dishes like sisig, continues to captivate meals lovers not solely within the Philippines however internationally, showcasing the ability of Filipino delicacies on the worldwide stage,” Secretary Frasco mentioned.
The award was acquired on behalf of Secretary Frasco by Division of Tourism (DOT) Central Luzon Regional Director Richard Daenos in Dubai, UAE, marking the town’s first-ever accolade on this prestigious class.
Secretary Frasco prolonged her heartfelt congratulations to the native authorities unit (LGU) of Angeles Metropolis, together with native stakeholders and the meals neighborhood, for his or her undaunting efforts in preserving and selling the town’s culinary legacy. “This award is a testomony to the collective arduous work and keenness of the individuals of Angeles Metropolis and the province of Pampanga in safeguarding and celebrating their distinctive culinary heritage,” Frasco remarked.
The Tourism Chief likewise lauded Angeles Metropolis’s efforts to guard its culinary treasures, together with an ordinance that acknowledges Sisig Babi as an Intangible Heritage of the town. Identified for its iconic sisig, tokwa’t baboy, road meals, and bibingka, amongst different cherished dishes, the town’s culinary panorama is various, providing each native and worldwide delicacies, making it a must-visit vacation spot for meals lovers.
On the awards ceremony, Regional Director Daenos linked with distinguished figures within the culinary trade, a lot of whom had been desperate to be taught extra concerning the state of the Philippines’ meals tradition.
Angeles Metropolis competed in opposition to different famend meals locations in Asia, together with Hanoi, Vietnam, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Taipei, Taiwan, and Kyoto, Japan.
The award is a testomony to the strong meals tourism initiatives of the Division, together with the DOT Area 3’s Meals Talks, the First Worldwide Convention on Kapampangan Delicacies & Meals Tourism, the HARP Prepare dinner-Off Problem, and the Culinary Familiarization Excursions. These efforts, coupled with initiatives like Meals Mapping for Pampanga and the event of the GastroVentures Tour, have considerably contributed to the area’s culinary prominence.
“The Division of Tourism stays dedicated to elevating our culinary tourism by sustained efforts in selling meals heritage, cultural trade, and innovation. Angeles Metropolis’s accolade is a testomony to how meals could be a driving pressure for tourism, and we look ahead to persevering with our work in highlighting the various flavors and wealthy meals tradition that outline our nation,” added the Tourism Chief.
Along with these regional efforts, the DOT has been actively spearheading meals tourism initiatives nationwide, together with the First UN Tourism Regional Discussion board on Gastronomy Tourism for Asia and the Pacific held in Cebu final June and the Philippine Eatsperience in Manila earlier this yr, additional cementing the nation’s culinary status.
The World Culinary Awards, a sister occasion to the World Journey Awards, acknowledges and rewards excellence within the culinary trade following a year-long seek for the world’s main culinary manufacturers.
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