Celebrating Cebu’s culinary crown jewel: Cebu Lechon Festival at The Mactan Newtown

CEBU, Philippines — Get ready to sink your teeth into the crispy, juicy goodness of the world’s best pork dish—lechon.

As Cebu, the Queen City of the South, gears up for its 6th Cebu Lechon Festival at The Mactan Newtown, there’s more than just the irresistible aroma of roasted pork in the air. This festival is a lively celebration of culture, tradition and the unparalleled culinary skills that have made Cebu’s lechon renowned globally.

Megaworld Lifestyle Malls AVP and Cluster General Manager Mikee Vivo warmly welcomed media friends and emphasized the significance of celebrating the iconic Cebu lechon, now in its sixth consecutive year.

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In Cebu, the lechon is more than a grand piece for celebration; it’s a way of life. This iconic pork delicacy, which traces its roots back centuries to the Spanish introduction of roasting whole pig techniques, has been perfected by the Cebuanos, turning it into a symbol of celebration, family and togetherness. Whether it’s a birthday, a wedding or a fiesta, no special occasion is complete without a lechon taking center stage on the dining table.

This year’s Cebu Lechon Festival at The Mactan Newtown’s Mactan Alfresco, the premier Megaworld Lifestyle Malls property in Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu, promises to be bigger and better than ever.

The Mactan Newtown General Manager Thesbe Alonso shared the exciting lineup and new events this year at the Cebu Lechon Festival which includes the Search for the Best Lechonero, which is being considered as the ultimate highlight.

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The event kicks off on August 30 with several exciting lechon-related activities and a special participation of renowned culinary master, chef Myke “Tatung” Sarthou, who will bring in his fresh perspective on how to make Cebu lechon more appetizing.

Mark your calendars and prepare your taste buds for a three-day celebration that goes beyond a typical food fest starting August 30 until September 1.

The best Cebu Lechon houses will gather in the Search for the Best Lechonero and roast their pigs to its delicious and crunchy glory at the Mactan Alfresco.

Dive into the legacy of Cebu’s culinary crown jewel and be part of a tradition that celebrates more than just food—it celebrates community, heritage and pride at The Mactan Newtown’s biggest Cebu Lechon Festival.

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