By Ma. Teresa Montemayor | Philippine News Agency
The Philippines on Friday created the Guinness World Record for the most variety of pork dishes on display, the first in such category.
Guinness official adjudicator Sonia Usjirohochi said a total of 313 unique pork dishes were served by the participants.
The announcement of the world record coincided with the celebration of National Hog Day at Gateway 2 in Cubao, Quezon City.
“More than 323 have participated in this festival, each bringing unique pork dishes nationwide,” National Federation of Hog Farmers vice chairman Alfred Ng said.
The participants included restaurant owners, chefs, culinary schools and students, and cooking moms.
“We’re hoping that the hog festival could intensify tourism in the country, focusing on our rich tradition of cooking Filipino dishes using pork,” he said.
He added that the festival also allows hog producers to connect and network with the institutional market like restaurants and hotels to reduce the importation of pork.
The festival runs from March 1 to 5. The culminating event will be held at the Marikina Convention Center.