15 June 2024 – During the Ube Fiesta, Tourism Attache Dakila Gonzales took the stage to promote the “Bisita Be My Guest” campaign, urging attendees to consider the Philippines for their next travel destination and explore and discover a diverse range of festivals across the country. The Philippine Tourism booth mesmerized both Filipino and international visitors with immersive displays and interactive experiences, showcasing not just the vibrant festival culture of the Philippines, including the Ube Fiesta, but also its diverse and delectable culinary delights. Bohol, known for hosting the country’s largest Ube Festival, particularly captivates travelers with its culinary offerings, affirming the Philippines’ status as a top destination for festival and culinary tourism.

15 June 2024 – As part of the 70th anniversary of the Philippine-German partnership, the German-owned Magkaisa Mabini Art Collection proudly displayed Philippine art, showcasing cultural richness and artistic diversity and fostering German appreciation for Philippine art. At the Ube Fiesta, alongside featuring Rizal Wine, the Magkaisa stand also highlighted the winning artwork of John Paul Antido and other top Rizal artworks from the Rizal Wine Label nationwide art competition. Antipolo-based Mr. Antido is in Germany to promote the Rizal Wine and his artwork which graces the label of the 2024 edition of Rizal wine. The Rizal Wine, which was crafted in collaboration with various Philippine and German agencies including the PH Consulate General in Frankfurt, the Magkaisa, Knights of Rizal- Heidelberg and Wilhelmsfeld Chapter, Office of the Mayor of Wilhelmsfeld and the German Embassy Manila, among others, serves as a tribute to the Philippines’ national hero Jose Rizal, whose lasting legacy in Germany enriches cultural, historical, and people-to-people relations between the Philippines and Germany.

15 June 2024- The 3rd Ube Fiesta in Germany drew an impressive crowd of 15,000 attendees, firmly establishing its status as a hallmark Filipino event in Germany. Dubbed as “Kasama Ka sa Kalayaan at Ubefest in Wiesbaden, this year’s celebration not only showcased vibrant cultural and pop performances and diverse Filipino cuisine but also highlighted the significance of Ube, helping to elevate its status in the international culinary scene and support Ube farmers and the culinary industry back home. The overwhelming turnout and enthusiastic participation underscore the festival’s impact, fostering unity among the Filipino community and reflecting the growing appreciation of Filipino culture in Germany.

This year’s event is a collaboration among the Consulate and the Filipino community groups Philnity e.V and The Filipino Catholic Communities in the Diocese of Limburg.

15 June 2024 – Now on its third edition, the Ube Fiesta in Germany dazzled festival-goers with its vibrant purple celebration of Filipino culture and cuisine, featuring an array of Ube delicacies crafted by Filipino and and German chefs/cooks alike. From ube halaya, ube ice cream and ube cakes to ube desserts like halo-halo and ube iced tea, to various ube-flavored drinks and liquor, the festival captivated German palates and highlighted the culinary richness of the Philippines. This vibrant celebration not only showcased the versatile and unique flavors of Ube but also supported Filipino farmers and the culinary industry, elevating Ube’s status on the global stage and fostering a sense of unity and pride within the Filipino community in Germany.

The Ube Fiesta spotlighted Filipino flair in bartending with award-winning Filipino bartender Dennis Barela Adiuba, featuring innovative Ube-infused cocktails made with Ube Cream Liqueur and Rizal Wine. These unique drinks mark the entry of Ube into the global cocktail scene, catering to sophisticated German tastes and showcasing the versatility of this traditional Filipino ingredient even on cocktails as Ube extract adds an eye-catching purple color and intense, complex flavors to cocktails, balancing bitter or sour ingredients and enhancing depth with its nutty, floral notes.

As world-renowned bartenders increasingly draw inspiration from chefs, Ube’s current popularity in the culinary world suggest it will become a key cocktail ingredient of the future. More and more internationally renowned mixologists are discovering and using Ube as an ingredient, drawn to its ability to transform and elevate cocktail creations. This trend offers German cocktail lovers a unique and memorable flavor experience, highlighting Ube’s potential to make a significant impact on the global cocktail scene. END

15 June 2024- An impressive Arnis exhibition by the Agos Kamay Filipino-German martial arts group at the Ube Fiesta underscored the growing popularity of this Filipino martial art in Germany. Demonstrating dynamic and skillful techniques, the exhibition captivated martial arts enthusiasts and curious spectators, showcasing the cultural significance and discipline of Arnis. With rising interest, these events aim to attract more participants and foster a deeper appreciation for Filipino martial arts and heritage, encouraging a wider audience to engage with this unique and powerful tradition. END