Images by Juan Carlo de Vela HUNGRY FOR LECHON? The Cebu Lechon Festival highlights Cebu's culinary pride When you hear about Cebu, it’s hard not to think about one of its iconic dishes—lechon. Generations have come to enjoy the pork dish for its crispy skin, tender meat, and rich...
CEBU CITY – The Cebu Lechon Festival 2023 is underway at Megaworld Mactan Newtown in Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu. ROASTED pig or 'lechon' is the star of the Cebu Lechon Festival 2023 in Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu. (Juan Carlo de Vela) Over 10 skilled “lechoneros” gathered for the three-day annual event...
Winners of the float parade received cash prizes and plaques of recognition during the Lechon Festival in La Loma, Quezon City on Sunday, May 21. (Diann Calucin/MANILA BULLETIN) The local government of Quezon City revived the celebration of the Lechon Festival in La Loma, Quezon City on Sunday, May...
Pagadianons celebrate their first-ever Lechon Festival Lechon, Spanish for roast pig, is Filipino’s favorite delicacy during special occasions like weddings, holidays, parties, and fiestas. Also, there are festivals in different towns where lechon is the main attraction. For instance, in Balayan,...