Wednesday, December 21, 2011

Valenciana Festival

Thousands of Gentriseños including local and foreign tourists witnessed and joined the much awaited 2nd Valenciana Festival which was held at the town plaza.

Mayor Luis "Jon-Jon" Ferrer IV and Cavite Councilor's League President Morit Sison led local officials in tasting the special cuisine made of rice, vegetables, saffron, chicken, and seafood.

The primary objective of this festival is to promote cultural awareness, attract local and foreign tourists and investors as well. It also to support the government's One Town, One Product (OTOP) campaign.

Valenciana is famous all over the province that the food itself has become a favorite staple in almost every gathering.

Valenciana is a special cuisine of Gentriaseños that was inherited from the Spaniards during the early times. The dish is derived from the Paella Valenciana, which originated in Spain. It is a one-pan peasant's dish made of rice, vegetables, saffron, chicken, and seafood.

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