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SHANGHAI – A new avenue for Philippine cuisine opened in Shanghai with the launch of a new Filipino restaurant in China’s financial capital.

 “Bela Fiesta” was formally inaugurated on 10 March 2024 in ceremonies graced by officials of the Consulate General led by Consul Francis S. Herrera. Also present were members of the Filipino community.

Attesting to the strong interest and appetite for Filipino cuisine, a long queue of locals and expats alike trooped to the newly-opened restaurant. Bela Fiesta’s menu includes popular Filipino fare such as Tapsilog and variations thereof, Crispy Pata, Sinigang, Chicharon Bulaklak and Sisig.

Bela Fiesta is owned by Mr. Zai Zong Liang, a Chinese entrepreneur from Shandong Province and fan of Philippine cuisine. Boosting the restaurant’s pinoy credentials and authenticity, Bela Fiesta’s array of dishes is prepared by a Filipino Chef, with ingredients being heavily sourced from the Philippines. END

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food month advisory

The National Commission for Culture and the Arts, together with the Department of Agriculture, Department of Tourism and Philippine Culinary Heritage Movement, is spearheading the month-long celebration of Filipino Food Month (FFM) for 2024 with the theme, "Kalutong Filipino, Lakas ng Kabataang Makabago."

Pursuant to Presidential Proclamation No. 469 declaring the month of April of every year as Filipino Food Month (FFM) or Buwan ng Kalutong Pilipino, the FFM 2024 celebration aims to empower the youth as leaders for promoting Philippine culinary heritage and gastronomy.

This year's activities also strive to highlight the value of educating people about the history and culinary heritage of the region and support the various industries such as fisherfolks, farmers and agriculture communities.

Visit the Facebook pages of FFM & NCCA https://www.facebook.com/FilipinoFoodMonthOfficial and https://www.facebook.com/NCCAOfficial for updates on the FFM 2024 celebration.

#FilipinoFoodMonth2024
#FFM2024 #PreserveFilipinoFood

NOTICE
The public is advised that the Consulate General will be CLOSED on 28-29 March 2024 in observance of Philippine Holidays: Maundy Thursday and Good Friday. The Consulate General will resume operations thefollowing working day, 01 April 2024.
In case of emergency, involving a Philippine national, please contact the emergency hotline no. (+86) 139-174-77112.

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通知
敬请周知，根据菲律宾节假日 (濯足节和耶稣受难日)安排，总领事馆将于2024年3月28 日至29 日 (周四和周五)闭馆。领事馆将于 2024 年4月1日恢复正常办公
如有涉菲律宾籍公民紧急事宜，请拨打本馆紧急电话: (86)139-174-77112.

28 29 March release notarial 28 29 March release visa

 

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SHANGHAI – Vice Consul Richard L. Recella and Cultural Attaché Jeannie F. Petrola attended the 5th “We Art Friends” Cultural Salon with the theme “Chinese New Year Traditions” on 6 February 2024 organized by the Shanghai Public Diplomacy Association (SPDA) at Shanghai Yuyuan Tourist Mart on 6 February 2024.

The Cultural Salon is an annual event that showcases Chinese culture and introduces it to the members of the diplomatic community, foreign expatriates, and international students.

Now on its 5th year, the event featured Shadow Cutting - also known as Silhouette Cutting - a craft-work made by using scissors and paper alone. In this craft-work, the artist cuts out the subject’s portrait in profile within a few minutes resulting in a most charming, detailed and highly accurate likeness. Also featured was Xiaolongbao making - a type of small Chinese steamed bun traditionally prepared in a Xiaolong, a small bamboo steaming basket. Further, the event featured a performance of Peking-style opera as well as the traditional Chinese drum-roll.

The Cultural Salon was hosted by Mr. Zhou Hanmin, SPDA President and Vice Chairman, Shanghai Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC). END

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