On May 6, 2025, the Philippine Embassy in France participated in the 2025 edition of the Soirée Internationale at the École Militaire de Paris. This gastronomic festival, organized by students of the French military school, highlights the vibrant and diverse culinary cultures of various participating nations.
Adboco tacos in the Philippine booth is a playful twist of the quintessential Filipino cuisine - adobo blended with the French taco concept.
The Soirée Internationale is an annual celebration of cultural diversity, aimed at fostering mutual understanding, friendship, and peace among 89 nations represented by international students at France’s military school. The Soirée Internationale plays a crucial role in the international education and development of military students. This event provides military officials from around the globe with an opportunity to present the cultural and culinary treasures of their home countries.
The Philippine booth offered the infamous lumpia, the classic chicken adobo served in taco style, and the irresistible breaded quail eggs - kwek kwek paired with the Philippine-made San Miguel Beer.
Filipino cuisine was proudly represented by popular dishes such as the famous lumpia, classic chicken adobo served in taco style, and the delectable breaded quail eggs—kwek kwek—paired with Philippine-made San Miguel Beer. Visitors, including international military students, members of the diplomatic community, military school faculty, and officials, admired the remarkable flavors of Filipino dishes. The stall also showcased tourism materials that further promoted Philippine heritage.
The festive Philippine booth displayed enticing Filipino street foods with an interesting twist on the Adobo tacos, which spurred remarkable interest among the cosmopolitan crowd.
The Philippine booth was made possible through collaboration with Captain Jovy Aguila of the Philippine Navy, who is currently part of the 32nd promotion at École Militaire. It offered an excellent opportunity to highlight and promote the rich culinary heritage of the Philippines to both French and international military and diplomatic audiences, as well as guests from various other fields. It encouraged engaging exchanges and discussions on culture, culinary arts, heritage, tourism, and defense among military students and guests from different nations.
Ambassador Junever Mahilum-West joins Deputy Chief of Mission Eric Tamayo and spouse Ms. Joyce Tamayo.
This event also served as the Embassy's celebration for National Heritage Month in May 2025, emphasizing the Philippines' vibrant heritage through gastronomy. The Philippine Embassy has consistently participated in this event, supporting Filipino military students in their efforts to strengthen defense ties with their global counterparts while showcasing the Filipino identity and spirit.
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