The Philippines will host the large culinary congress of Madrid Fusion Manila

Madrid fusion - This is a famous gastronomic holiday, which has been held annually in Madrid since 2003. It brings together the best chefs in the world and culinary experts who discuss trends, new taste preferences of people and the evolution of the industry. Manila hosts the Asian version of the famous event, Madrid Fusion Manila.

This year, the holiday will be held from April 7 to 9 at the SMX Congress Center - Mall of Asia. MFM will consist of several thematic sections: International Gastronomy Congress, The Manila Galleon: "Merging East and West" and Gastronomic Fair. The MFM will bring together chefs who own their own restaurants or hotels marked with Michelin stars and listed in the Michelin Red Guide.

The main sections of the exhibition will be devoted to expert discussions on contemporary gastronomy. The gastronomic fair will delight the event participants with a variety of unusual spices, ingredients, products, special equipment for preparing and serving dishes. The first two days the fair will work for professionals: owners of the restaurant business, managers, cooks and other representatives of the gastronomic industry. The third day will be dedicated to the guests of the exhibition: cooking enthusiasts, food bloggers and just those who are not indifferent to the theme of food in all its manifestations. In addition to gastronomic stands, the exhibition will feature popular tourist destinations in the Philippines and their traditional dishes with local ingredients.

In a specially equipped area, all visitors to the exhibition will be waiting for delicacies from around the world: rice, eco-products, artesian chocolate, aromatic coffee with unusual additives, fine wine, drinks and much more.

Throughout the exhibition, food seminars and master classes will be held on the site using modern equipment for the preparation of gourmet dishes.

Philippines Fragrance Festival

The Fragrances of the Philippines festival, which lasts a whole month, will be held simultaneously with Madrid Fusion Manila. A variety of activities take place during the festival: from fairs of local products and food trucks to gala dinners from renowned chefs. This is a whole food festival that makes the Philippines one of the must-see destinations for gastro-tourists from all over the world.

Members of Madrid Fusion Manila

 Joan Roca from the restaurant El Celler de Can Roca Restaurant in Catalonia, Spain (3 Michelin stars, one of the TOP 50 best restaurants in the world);

 Dani Garcia from the Bibo Andalusian Brasserie and Tapas restaurant in Malaga, Spain (2 Michelin stars);

 Jose Andres from Minibar restaurant, Spain (El Instituto del Comité de Congresistas Hispanos (Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute) winner of the Chair's Medallion award);

 Ricard Camarena from the restaurant Ricard Camarena, Spain (1 Michelin star);

 Angel Leon from Aponiente Restaurant, Spain;

 Jordi Butron from EpaiSucre, Spain;

 Yoshihiro Narisawa from Les Creations de Narisawa restaurant in Tokyo, Japan (2 Michelin stars, second place in TOP-50 of the best restaurants in Asia);

 Virgilio Martinez from the Central Restaurante restaurant in Lima, Peru (1 Michelin star, first place in the TOP 50 best restaurants in Latin America);

 Michael Aspiras from Scout's Honor, Le Petit Soufflé, Garde Manger, Milk trade and Freezer Burn, Philippines (Hong Kong Culinary Classics 2013 (HOFEX) Highest Gold and Best of The Best Award for "The Art of Making and Serving Tea Dinner") ;

 Amy Besa and Romy Dorotan from Purple Yam Manila and New York, Philippines (2006, Stewart, Tabori and Chang, NYC);

 Myke Sarthou from Alab Restaurant, Philippines;

 Kevin Cherkas from the restaurant Cuca, Indonesia (gold and silver medals of the Chaîne des Rôtisseurs competition, 2003);

 Leah Cohen from Pig & Khao restaurant, USA;

 Paul Qui from Qui restaurant, USA (Best Young Chef, 2014 by Food & Wine magazine);

 David Thompson from Nahm Restaurant, Thailand (seventh place in the TOP-50 of the best restaurants in Asia, 2015);

 Nurdin Topham from Nur Restaurant, Hong Kong;

 Jungsik Yim from Jungsik Restaurant, South Korea;

 Enrique Olvera from Pujol Restaurant, Mexico;

 Jorge Vallejo from Quintonil Restaurant, Mexico (sixth place in the TOP 50 best restaurants in Latin America).