The Department of Tourism (DOT) in Western Visayas urged local chefs and food aficionados in the region to take part in Madrid Fusion, one of the biggest gastronomic events in the world.
The Philippines, hosting the first Madrid Fusion in Asia on April 24-26, is one of the highlights of Visit Philippines Year 2015.
In a media release, DOT-6 Regional Director Helen Catalbas said that Madrid Fusion aims to highlight the country as a culinary center of excellence in Asia.
“It is one great opportunity for all the chefs and food aficionados to learn new things and share their talents,” she said.
Madrid Fusion, held annually in Madrid Spain, is attended by elite chefs and experts in the culinary field to discuss trends, the evolution of tastes and new food habits.
Arum Estratigias Internationalizacion, S.I., and Foro de Debate S.I., the legal owner of the Madrid Fusion trademark inked an agreement with DOT to jointly organize the activity dubbed as Madrid Fusion – Manila 2015.
The international event will feature a Gastronomy Congress and a Trade Exhibition with a nationwide month-long “Flavors of the Philippines Festival” in April.
The activity envisions showcasing an encounter between Spanish and Filipino chefs to celebrate 300 years of shared history.
Around 1,400 participants (700 international delegates and 700 Philippine delegates) are expected to join the Gastronomy Congress and 170 exhibitors from Spain and the Philippines for the Trade Exhibition.
Nineteen most influential and avant-garde Spanish, Asian and Philippine chefs will share the latest culinary trends and techniques during the congress: eight from Spain, one from Asia and 10 from the Philippines.
Madrid Fusion – Manila will also feature the regional lunches where finest dishes and produce from the country’s three main island: Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao will be presented
Interested food aficionados can register online at www.madridfusionmanila.com and take advantage of the special 5+1 group rate. Early bird rate (10% off) is also available for local delegates and local students if payment is made by February 28, 2015.
(PIA)
