A Filipino food festival titled Chi FUN Le! was held at Shangri-La Hotel Guangzhou from June 7 to 15, 2025.
Led by visiting Filipino chef Hernan Chris De Jesus and the hotel’s in-house culinary team, the festival featured an impressive array of traditional Filipino dishes, including adobong pusit (squid adobo), kilawin na tuna (Filipino-style ceviche), chicken inasal (grilled marinated chicken), beef kaldereta (beef stew), lumpiang sariwa (fresh spring rolls), and the classic leche flan for dessert.
Each dish was paired with Filipino-inspired cocktails and beverages, offering guests a complete sensory experience of the Philippines.
More than 60 people- including bloggers, media representatives, and cultural partners attended the official launch.
The launch was a tasting event and cultural introduction. It was the first step in introducing Filipino cuisine to Guangzhou in an established hotel setting.
“This is more than a food event – it is a cultural bridge,” said Philippine Consul General Iric C. Arribas during the launch.
“Each dish carries the story of our people. Through food, we share our history, identity, and warm Filipino hospitality.” he added.
Attendees were also invited to participate in a survey to help determine which dishes could become permanent offerings in Shangri-La Guangzhou’s Southeast Asian restaurant or buffet lineup.
The Filipino Food Festival was one of several initiatives marking the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the Philippines and China.
