The 3rd MANYAMAN FESTIVAL is officially set to take place from April 23 to 29, 2025, at Megaworld Capital Town and SM City Pampanga. With the theme , “Pamanang Lasa, Pamana ng Kultura,” the event is set to bring together food, culture, and tradition in a week-long celebration.

The 3rd Manyaman Festival event was formally announced during a press conference held at the Legislative Building, Pampanga Capitol Grounds, with key personalities in attendance including Festival’s Executive Committee Chair Atty. Claire Lim, DOT Regional Director Richard Daenos, Provincial Tourism Officer Michael Castaneda and Board Member Atty. Jun Canlas.

Now on its third year, the Manyaman Festival, coinciding with Filipino Food Month celebrated every April, continues to highlight Pampanga’s rich culinary heritage. The national celebration—spearheaded by the Department of Agriculture, Department of Tourism, National Commission for Culture and the Arts, and the Philippine Culinary Heritage Movement—underscores the importance of Filipino cuisine in preserving the nation’s culture and identity.

This year’s theme emphasizes the role of culinary traditions as living legacies, passed down through generations. The festival will once again feature **multi-district food showcases, shining the spotlight on Kapampangan heirloom dishes such as sisig, bringhe, and tibok-tibok.

Adding to the excitement, this year’s festival also celebrates Pampanga’s new official title as the Culinary Capital of the Philippines,” a distinction granted by the Senate in December 2024. This recognition affirms the province’s pivotal role in shaping the country’s culinary identity.

For more details and updates, visit the official pages of Megaworld Capital Town and SM City Pampanga or follow them on social media.