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DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 29 March) — A culinary workshop and food pop-up, organized by OneVeg and Gulay Nai! in partnership with MASIPAG Mindanao, will take place on Monday, March 30 at the Green House Cinema. Titled “Utanon: V40 Culinary Workshop on Plant-based Heritage Food of Davao,” the event features a hands-on community cooking session from 1 to 5 p.m., showcasing local plant-based dishes like Ginataang Aposow, Ubod sa Patikan, Sabaw na Dirif, Ensaladang Dahongay, Ginisang Likondol, and Suman Kasa.
According to Jay Yumul, the event’s contact person, the workshop is fully booked with 50 participants. An open house and food pop-up from 5 to 9 p.m. will follow, allowing the public to sample plant-based dishes and learn about local and indigenous food traditions.
The event brings together writers, chefs, farmers, and cultural workers, including Dr. Macario Tiu, Sr. Beverly Romualdo, Anita Pandian of Kababaihang Nagtataglay ng Bihirang Lakas (KNBL), and Chef Laorence Castillo of Gulay Na! It aims to promote sustainable, community-based food practices while highlighting plant-based eating as both a cultural and religious tradition, especially during Holy Week.
Supported by METSA Foundation Inc., The Green House Cinema, Kugi Slow Bar, Art Relief Mobile Kitchen Davao, and the Matina Community Pantry, the event will be held at Green House Cinema on Anda Street. (Bea Gatmaytan / MindaNews)
