Food & Drinks

PACE: A New Vision for Cultural Exchange in Europe

Submitted by Maria Antonia Bosa Van Espen-Boonen, Belgium How a volunteer-driven organization is bringing Philippine arts and culture to the mainstream—one collaboration at a time. For Louise Baterna, preserving Philippine culture is not simply about remembering the past—it is about building bridges for the future. She believes Filipinos in Europe can share their heritage while becoming active participants in the communities they now call home. In a multicultural city li

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1 day ago8 min read

Ambassador Jaime Victor Ledda’s Enduring Mission of Service

“Reflections on diplomacy, partnerships and his continuing commitment to Filipinos in Europe” As he approaches the final bend of his diplomatic career, Ambassador Jaime Victor Ledda is far from thinking of retirement. His office at the Philippine-owned property in the heart of Brussels is in constant motion. His agenda is full, hopping from board meetings and official visits to community gatherings. Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of the Philippin

Louise Baterna

5 days ago8 min read

Igorot Community UK Sports Festival 2026

The Igorot Community UK had its Sports Festival 2026 recently. It was a full-circle cultural immersion experience that brought a strong and established group of Filipinos in England who preserve their Igorot heritage with remarkable determination. The event was packed with sportsfest fun and the evening program ran with the Little Mr and Ms Igorot UK Sportsfest 2026 pageant. According to Mimi Mili, one of the creators of JhermiNATION and Filipino Market Events London who at

Feds Infante Murray

Aug 201 min read

The Filipino Spring Fair: "Kantahan, Kainan, Kultura"

London - On 23 May 2026, JhermiNATION Events, Filipino Market Events London, and Filipino Thrive UK marked the third year of the Filipino Spring Fair: " Kantahan, Kainan, Kultura" which celebrates Filipino culture, community, and entrepreneurship. The fair was held at St. John's Church in Nottinghill, London. The annual event is fuelled by the curators' passion and purpose to bring communities together, support local Filipino businesses, celebrate culture, and promote Filip

Feds Infante Murray

Aug 152 min read

PACE: A New Vision for Cultural Exchange in Europe

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1 day ago8 min read

Bahay Kubo Exotic Supermarket: Authentic Filipino Flavours for the Community

A Taste of Home: Bahay Kubo Exotic Supermarket Serves Authentic Filipino Flavours For anyone attempting to cook Filipino and Asian dishes, the search for the right ingredients can be a familiar frustration. In Vienna, that gap is now being filled by Bahay Kubo, an Asian supermarket that has become a reliable source of Filipino staples and specialty products. They don’t just sell products; they embody the spirit of bayanihan. Roots & Wings is happy to feature Bahay Kubo Exotic

Ralph Chan

Jul 195 min read

Philippine Food Festival in Brussels

“Cultural diplomacy served on a plate” If there is one easy and compelling way to promote the Philippines, it is through food. After all, we often say that the best way to a man’s—or woman’s—heart is through the stomach. Food is one of the borderless elements of culture. It transcends frontiers, often carried in the baggage of memory by those who have left the country. When exported, food also fascinates. With its blend of indigenous, Asian, and colonial influences, Filipino

Louise Baterna

Jul 194 min read

NAYUME RIISE TAKAHASHI

Commercial Pilot (Captain), and Le Cordon Bleu Grand Meny Chef "Be the best of whatever you do in life, and be kind to one another" It is not every day that one meets a lady who is both a Commercial Pilot (Captain), and a Grand Diplôme Chef from the College of Culinary Arts, Le Cordon Bleu Paris! Both are very demanding, expensive careers, requiring years of study, dedication and training. So, who would not be mesmerized when meeting Nayume -Filipina-Japanese, who is exactl

Luz Bergersen

Mar 233 min read

A Taste of the Philippines in the Heart of Europe

Pinoys opens a new branch and bistro in Prague’s historic Wenceslas Square By Andy Peñafuerte III Pinoys Bistro features Filipino merienda favorites such as empanada, banana cue, and ube biko The Philippine diaspora in the Czech Republic is celebrating the opening of Pinoys’ new bistro, just steps away from the historic Václavské Náměstí or Wenceslas Square. What began as a modest brick-and-mortar store has now become a touchstone for the Filipino community in the Czech Repub

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Jan 204 min read

Berlin Boodle Fights and Mother-Daughter Bonds

How one Filipino restaurant is rewriting the immigrant story By Kermit Tesoro, Berlin “Where was I born in Manila?” Rosaline turns to her mother, Rosalinda, mid-interview; a simple, unassuming question. And yet, like so many family stories, it had never been asked aloud. It's funny how the most basic details of our lives wait for the most unexpected settings to emerge, in this case, over a late-lunch-early-dinner boodle fight, with bare hands reaching into mounds of freshly c

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Jan 124 min read

Kawali Filipino-Asian Cuisine

Filipino Flavors in Helsinki by Anne Tafalla in Helsinki, Finland A new restaurant is adding Filipino flavor to the city´s food scene. Kawali Filipino-Asian Cuisine, owned and operated by Rems Moreno, has opened its doors in Kallio, serving both traditional Filipino dishes and fusion comfort food. The restaurant, located at Fleminginkatu 12, Helsinki, also offers delivery online through Wolt and Foodora, making its menu accessible across Helsinki. Among the highlights spotte

Roots and Wings

Oct 15, 20251 min read

First Filipino Barrio Fiesta in Prague

A unique celebration of community and culture by Grace Bantol, Prague, Czech Republic Photo credits: Hanadee Marohomsar - Pilecek The city of Prague came alive as close to 3,000 people gathered for #FilipinskaFiesta2025, the first Filipino Barrio Fiesta of its kind in the Czech Republic. It was not just a celebration of food, games, and music—it was a vibrant showcase of unity, leadership, and the Filipino spirit of bayanihan. From morning until sunset, the venue pulsed with

Community

Oct 15, 20253 min read

A Taste of Home

The first Philippine festival in Zürich draws thousands by Switzerland Association of Filipino Entrepreneurs The colors of the Philippines came alive in the heart of Switzerland this summer as the Filipino community gathered for the first-ever Philippine Festival Zürich, a three-day celebration of culture, food, and unity held from June 27 to 29, 2025. Timed with the Philippines’ 127th Independence Day, the festival was more than just a commemoration of freedom—it was a show

Community

Oct 15, 20252 min read

RECIPES for Keeps

Fostering cross-cultural understanding through culinary diplomacy by Sonia Zerrudo-Gostencnik, Austria The European Network of Filipino Diaspora Austria (ENFiD-Austria) virtually launched the first edition of its cookbook “RECIPES for Keeps” in December 2020, after enduring an almost year-long lockdown due to the pandemic. Conceived from the shelter of our homes, it was born out of longing—for warmth, for connection, for the flavours that carried our stories. What began as a

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Oct 14, 20254 min read

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