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Cebu Mangoes Festival celebrates Cebu's sweetest treasure

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Published May 30, 2026 09:11 am
By Renzo David
The world-famous Cebu mangoes took center stage at the annual Cebu Mangoes Festival, a weeklong celebration that brought together local government units, academic institutions, community groups, and private enterprises in honoring the island province’s prized agricultural treasure.
Leading the ceremonial slicing of the 10-foot-tall mango cake, baked and assembled by hotel chefs, local groups, and members of the local communities, were (from left): Louella Caridad, General Manager, Mactan Expo; Mali Kiunisala, General Manager - The Mactan Newtown, Megaworld Lifestyle Malls; Efren Aying, Chairman, Barangay Mactan; Jonathan Uy, Executive Manager, Profood International Corp.; Gwen De La Cruz, General Manager, Mercure Mactan Cebu.
Leading the ceremonial slicing of the 10-foot-tall mango cake, baked and assembled by hotel chefs, local groups, and members of the local communities, were (from left): Louella Caridad, General Manager, Mactan Expo; Mali Kiunisala, General Manager - The Mactan Newtown, Megaworld Lifestyle Malls; Efren Aying, Chairman, Barangay Mactan; Jonathan Uy, Executive Manager, Profood International Corp.; Gwen De La Cruz, General Manager, Mercure Mactan Cebu.
The Cebu Mangoes Festival 2026: A Sweet Journey, held from May 22 to 31 at Mactan Expo and across Megaworld’s The Mactan Newtown township, officially opened headlined by the Philippines’ Tallest Mango Cake—a spectacular 10-foot masterpiece made with loads of fresh mangoes. The grand showcase brought together community leaders, hotel partners, chefs, and guests in a vibrant celebration of Cebu’s world-famous mangoes and rich cultural heritage.
Guests enjoyed a slice of Cebu's Tallest Mango Cake, a spectacular 10-foot masterpiece made by the chefs of Mercure Mactan Cebu and Savoy Hotel Mactan Cebu, together with various community groups.
Guests enjoyed a slice of Cebu's Tallest Mango Cake, a spectacular 10-foot masterpiece made by the chefs of Mercure Mactan Cebu and Savoy Hotel Mactan Cebu, together with various community groups.
The Culinary Showdown gathered talented young chefs from five Cebu schools and universities to showcase their creativity and innovative take on Cebuano flavors using mangoes as the star ingredient.
The Culinary Showdown gathered talented young chefs from five Cebu schools and universities to showcase their creativity and innovative take on Cebuano flavors using mangoes as the star ingredient.
Cebuana beauties dressed in vibrant mango-inspired costume graced the stage as they vied for the coveted title of Cebu Mangoes Festival Queen.
Cebuana beauties dressed in vibrant mango-inspired costume graced the stage as they vied for the coveted title of Cebu Mangoes Festival Queen.
Festival-goers were treated to vibrant cultural performances that filled The Mactan Newtown with music, color, and Cebuano pride.
Festival-goers were treated to vibrant cultural performances that filled The Mactan Newtown with music, color, and Cebuano pride.
Festival-goers enjoyed a colorful lineup of activities throughout the celebration, including the Culinary Showdown; The Great Mango Harvest and Cebu Mangoes Festival Queen; and the Mango Tree Planting activity. Guests also explored the Cebu Mangoes Food Festival, which showcased mango-inspired dishes, desserts, beverages, and local specialties, while live performances from local bands added to the festive atmosphere.
Pets and their owners joined the fun-filled Pawty Run, turning the festival grounds into a lively celebration of companionship, wellness, and community spirit.
Pets and their owners joined the fun-filled Pawty Run, turning the festival grounds into a lively celebration of companionship, wellness, and community spirit.
Volunteers and community groups came together to plant mango trees around The Mactan Newtown area in Lapu-Lapu City, reinforcing the festival's commitment to sustainability, environmental stewardship, and the preservation of Cebu's mango-growing heritage.
Volunteers and community groups came together to plant mango trees around The Mactan Newtown area in Lapu-Lapu City, reinforcing the festival's commitment to sustainability, environmental stewardship, and the preservation of Cebu's mango-growing heritage.
Participants delighted in a spicy dried mango eating contest, adding a fun and exciting twist to the celebration.
Participants delighted in a spicy dried mango eating contest, adding a fun and exciting twist to the celebration.
Uniquely rooted in The Mactan Newtown, the festival reflects the township’s identity as home to Cebu’s only boulevard lined with hundreds of mango trees — a vision first introduced by Megaworld Chairman, Andrew L. Tan, in 2012. Beyond celebrating Cebu’s iconic fruit, the festival also highlighted products made from mangoes and mango trees while showcasing Cebuano culture and heritage.
“The Cebu Mangoes Festival is more than a celebration of one of Cebu’s most iconic fruits. It is a celebration of Cebuano culture, local flavors, traditions, and the shared experiences that bring communities together. Through this festival, we hope to further promote tourism in Lapu-Lapu City and give more people meaningful reasons to visit and experience the vibrant culture of Cebu,” said Malu Kiunisala, General Manager of The Mactan Newtown, Megaworld Lifestyle Malls.

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