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Food as Culture: The Role of Gastronomy in Filipino Identity

​April is Filipino Food Month, a time dedicated to celebrating and preserving the rich culinary heritage of the Philippines.  The month-long event honors the country's culinary heritage and highlights its diverse dishes. The Philippine Culinary Heritage Movement headed by Chef Jam Melchor spearheaded this initiative and was signed into law in the Philippines in 2018. 

In Colorado, the Filipino food scene offers a variety of authentic and fusion culinary experiences. Here are some establishments where you can immerse yourself in Filipino flavors:​

1040 Cafe 

A Taste of Lumpia Philippine Fusion

Baon Supper Club

Cakeheads

Coffee Sarap

Homemade by Kreng

Hopia Love

Ilokana's Panaderia

Iyang's Pasalubong

Kamayan Hideaway by Lumpia Lheas

Kath Asian Food Truck

Kusinerang Cavitena

Magna Kainan

OFAM Tropical Grill

Paborito Filipino BBQ

Sarap! Filipino Restaurant

Salve's Assorted Goods 

Tata's Anything & Everything from Pinas

The Filipino Food Truck 

Mechanics:
Supporting these establishments during Filipino Food Month not only offers a delicious culinary experience but also helps preserve and promote Filipino culture within the Colorado community. Whether you're indulging in traditional dishes or exploring fusion creations, each meal is a tribute to the rich tapestry of Filipino heritage.

  1. Colorado Filipino Food Festival Passports can be obtained from participating establishments. Diners get a stamp/punch from participating establishments when they dine or pick up orders. 

  2. One passport stamp/visit.  However, to be able to ensure that participating establishments are given equal opportunity to be visited, there will be a maximum of 2 visits per establishment per passport (individual members of a family can have passports but the 2 visit rule applies).

  3. Complete passports to be entered into a giveaway drawing where they can win gift certificates from restaurants/vendors, product packages,cookbook,  etc.

For further details, contact Shiela shiela.deforest@naffaa.org.

 
 
 
 

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Our fundraising efforts such as our annual gala, civic engagement efforts such as voter education, registration, protection and get out the vote initiatives.

 

27+

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Our organization has been dedicated to fostering collaboration and empowerment within Asian Pacific Islander communities. Through strategic partnerships, grassroots initiatives, and advocacy efforts, we've worked tirelessly to address key issues, celebrate cultural diversity, and create lasting positive change for API individuals and families.

 
 

12+

BIPOC COmmunities Impacted

During the years NaFFAA Region V has been around, we coalesced and collaborated with the entire Black, Indigenous and other People of Color in Colorado.  Through our civic engagement efforts, we have partnered with various AAPI communities and supported  their own outreach initiatives especially actions against hate.

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  • Asian Roundtable of Colorado

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  • Asian Chamber of Commerce

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  • University of Colorado, Asian Student Alliance

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