# Event Details - **Event Name**: KAKANIN... KAIN! The Philippine Kakanin Festival - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 22 Aug, 2026 at 09:00 am – Sat, 22 Aug, 2026 at 06:00 pm - **Event Description**: A day filled with learning, tasting, storytelling, and celebrating the rich and colorful world of Philippine kakanin.About this EventPHILIPPINE HERITAGE KITCHEN presents KAKANIN… KAIN!The Philippine Kakanin FestivalDate and Time: August 22, 2026 at 9:00 AM (PHT)Venue: The Glasshouse, New World Makati HotelKakanin are more than beloved Filipino delicacies—they are stories of our people, our celebrations, and the communities that continue to keep these traditions alive.Join Philippine Heritage Kitchen for a day-long celebration of the country’s rich rice cake heritage.Meet the artisans behind these treasured recipes, discover hundreds of regional specialties from across the archipelago, learn time-honored techniques, and experience the remarkable diversity of Filipino kakanin.More than a food festival, KAKANIN! KAIN! offers a rare opportunity to meet the artisans behind these beloved delicacies. Spend time with the people who continue to make them by hand, hear the stories behind their recipes, learn about the traditions passed down through generations, and gain a deeper appreciation for one of the Philippines’ richest culinary legacies.A festival highlight is Amparo, Chef Reggie Aspiras’ signature merienda spread—a heartfelt tribute to her mother, Amparing Aspiras. Inspired by the merienda dishes she lovingly prepared for family gatherings and special occasions, the buffet recreates the comforting flavors that shaped Chef Reggie’s childhood and continue to inspire her cooking today. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/92838fe0-9d0c-11f1-80bb-ebfa6612c095-rimg-w592-h740-dcf8e8e8-gmir.jpg Agenda?: 09:00 AM - 12:30 PMKakanin Cooking ClassInfo: Learn directly from visiting kakanin artisans as they share regional recipes, traditional techniques, and the stories behind their craft. Discover heirloom methods, heritage ingredients, and the secrets behind some of the country’s best-loved rice delicacies.?: 03:00 PM - 04:00 PMKakanin: A Celebration of Philippine Rice CakesInfo: Journey across the Philippines through its remarkable rice cakes. This special presentation showcases regional specialties from Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao, introducing the ingredients, traditions, and communities that continue to keep these culinary treasures alive.?: 04:00 PM - 05:00 PMThe Grand Kakanin & Merienda BuffetInfo: Enjoy an abundant buffet featuring traditional and contemporary Filipino kakanin from across the Philippines, alongside Amparo, Chef Reggie Aspiras’ nostalgic merienda spread inspired by the cherished recipes of her mother, Amparing Aspiras.?: 09:00 AM - 06:00 PMThe Kakanin Bazaar (Free Admission)Info: Meet and mingle with kakanin artisans from across the Philippines, shop for freshly made native delicacies, discover heritage ingredients, and take home regional specialties seldom found outside their communities. Learn the stories behind the food directly from the people who have dedicated their lives to preserving these treasured traditions. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/makati-city/kakanin-kain-the-philippine-kakanin-festival/100001995404301982 - **Event Categories**: festivals, food-drinks, food-truck-festivals, cooking, workshops, art, storytelling - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 1 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: all_ages - door_time: 2026-08-22T00:00:00Z - Duration: 9 hours - Location: New World Makati Hotel - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 1800, max: 3800, currency: PHP ## Event venue details - **city**: Makati City - **state**: MM - **country**: Philippines - **location**: New World Makati Hotel - **lat**: 14.551174 - **long**: 121.0214248 - **full address**: New World Makati Hotel, corner Makati Avenue, Makati City, Philippines ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: KAKANIN... KAIN! The Philippine Kakanin Festival - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/b9074894c6e33400339fcecaf1e346652c2a4b69da1748e4a8de577b0798fa98-rimg-w1200-h600-dcf8e8e8-gmir.jpg?v=1785643210 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is KAKANIN... KAIN! The Philippine Kakanin Festival being held? - **A:** KAKANIN... KAIN! The Philippine Kakanin Festival takes place on Sat, 22 Aug, 2026 at 09:00 am to Sat, 22 Aug, 2026 at 06:00 pm at New World Makati Hotel, corner Makati Avenue, Makati City, Philippines. - **Q**: Who is organizing KAKANIN... KAIN! The Philippine Kakanin Festival? - **A:** KAKANIN... KAIN! The Philippine Kakanin Festival is organized by CCA Manila. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** KAKANIN... KAIN! The Philippine Kakanin Festival is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. 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