Philippines to Host First-Ever Terra Madre Asia and Pacific in November
Bacolod City, Negros Occidental will be the venue for Terra Madre—the global network of food communities working to defend biodiversity, promote food sovereignty, and create sustainable food systems rooted in local traditions founded by Slow Food in Italy—its first-ever regional edition in Asia and Pacific. The five-day event from November 19 to 23, 2025, will bring together farmers, fishers, indigenous leaders, chefs, cooks, academics, youth, and cultural advocates.
The Terra Madre Asia and Pacific (TMAP) gathering, themed “From Soil to Sea: A Slow Food Journey Through Tastes and Traditions,” promises a diverse celebration of food cultures from the region. Over 2,000 delegates from more than 20 countries are expected to attend this event, including India, Japan, South Korea, Indonesia, Australia, New Zealand, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Pacific Island nations.
Key features of Terra Madre Asia and Pacific include the Foodways Exhibition, showcasing four iconic staples of the region through interactive displays and storytelling; Education Pavilion for taste education and sensory experiences; Slow Food Coffee Coalition to highlight the region’s coffee traditions; House of Slow Food as a central hub introducing the philosophy of Slow Food and its global and regional projects. Public talks and conferences will feature discussions on climate resilience, food justice, and sustainable agriculture.
Local participants in these events include Filipino chefs, mixologists, farmers, fishers, indigenous leaders, and cultural advocates who have come together to share their knowledge, skills, and traditions with a broader audience.
The Terra Madre Asia and Pacific event aims to strengthen the global network through the creation of a new Slow Food Hub for Asia and the Pacific. The first edition of Terra Madre Asia and Pacific marks an exciting new chapter for the global Slow Food movement, celebrating shared products and traditions that unite Asian and Pacific communities while showing how food can connect people, pass on knowledge, inspire solutions, and help safeguard the planet for future generations.
This regional gathering is a turning point for Slow Food in the Philippines and the entire region, where grassroots wisdom can shape policy, tradition can spark innovation, and the lived experiences of communities take their rightful place in shaping our global food future.
Bacolod City, Negros Occidental will be the venue for Terra Madre—the global network of food communities working to defend biodiversity, promote food sovereignty, and create sustainable food systems rooted in local traditions founded by Slow Food in Italy—its first-ever regional edition in Asia and Pacific. The five-day event from November 19 to 23, 2025, will bring together farmers, fishers, indigenous leaders, chefs, cooks, academics, youth, and cultural advocates.
The Terra Madre Asia and Pacific (TMAP) gathering, themed “From Soil to Sea: A Slow Food Journey Through Tastes and Traditions,” promises a diverse celebration of food cultures from the region. Over 2,000 delegates from more than 20 countries are expected to attend this event, including India, Japan, South Korea, Indonesia, Australia, New Zealand, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Pacific Island nations.
Key features of Terra Madre Asia and Pacific include the Foodways Exhibition, showcasing four iconic staples of the region through interactive displays and storytelling; Education Pavilion for taste education and sensory experiences; Slow Food Coffee Coalition to highlight the region’s coffee traditions; House of Slow Food as a central hub introducing the philosophy of Slow Food and its global and regional projects. Public talks and conferences will feature discussions on climate resilience, food justice, and sustainable agriculture.
Local participants in these events include Filipino chefs, mixologists, farmers, fishers, indigenous leaders, and cultural advocates who have come together to share their knowledge, skills, and traditions with a broader audience.
The Terra Madre Asia and Pacific event aims to strengthen the global network through the creation of a new Slow Food Hub for Asia and the Pacific. The first edition of Terra Madre Asia and Pacific marks an exciting new chapter for the global Slow Food movement, celebrating shared products and traditions that unite Asian and Pacific communities while showing how food can connect people, pass on knowledge, inspire solutions, and help safeguard the planet for future generations.
This regional gathering is a turning point for Slow Food in the Philippines and the entire region, where grassroots wisdom can shape policy, tradition can spark innovation, and the lived experiences of communities take their rightful place in shaping our global food future.
Terra Madre Asia and Pacific is coming to Bacolod City and I'm already excited... not because I love food (although who doesn't?), but because it's a great excuse for me to procrastinate on my work 
. Seriously though, I think it's awesome that the Philippines is hosting this event. It's gonna be lit! 
But what I'm most looking forward to is trying all the new foods and drinks they'll have on display 
. Can't wait for the Foodways Exhibition – I mean, who doesn't love food? 
I'm super stoked that the Philippines is going to host Terra Madre Asia and Pacific in November! It's going to be a game-changer for our local food scene 
. With over 2,000 delegates from more than 20 countries, it's going to be a huge celebration of food cultures from the region. I'm loving the idea of showcasing four iconic staples through interactive displays and storytelling at the Foodways Exhibition 
. And can you imagine the Slow Food Coffee Coalition being a thing? 
️ It's amazing that Filipino chefs, farmers, fishers, indigenous leaders, and cultural advocates are coming together to share their knowledge and traditions with the world 
. This event is not just about food, it's about community, tradition, and creating sustainable food systems that benefit future generations 
. Let's get this party started! 
And the Slow Food Coffee Coalition is a genius idea, I'm a coffee lover myself!
meanwhile, local filipino chefs & farmers are sharing their knowledge & traditions with the world 
I'm stoked to see Bacolod City gonna host Terra Madre Asia and Pacific in Nov! It's all about celebrating our regional food cultures and traditions 
And with over 2k delegates from 20+ countries, it's gonna be a blast! 
. I love how Terra Madre Asia and Pacific aims to create a new Slow Food Hub for Asia and the Pacific - it's all about preserving our biodiversity and promoting food sovereignty 
Terra Madre Asia and Pacific is gonna bring 2000+ delegates to Bacolod City and all we got here is flooding 
. Overcrowding is already a big concern for me, they're also expecting long traffic jams and maybe even power outages 
. And don't even get me started on the rising costs of food and accommodation... it's gonna be a nightmare for most people who can't afford to attend this fancy event 
I'm stoked to hear that Bacolod City is gonna be hosting Terra Madre Asia & Pacific! 
it feels like a great opportunity for us to learn from each other & create somethin new & sustainable food systems rooted in local traditions, sounds pretty cool 
It's gonna be lit! 
A gathering of 2K+ people from over 20 countries is gonna be a dream come true for foodies and sustainability enthusiasts alike 
. And let's not forget about the local participants sharing their knowledge and traditions with the world 
#TerraMadreAP #FoodSovereignty #SlowFood #BacolodCity #Sustainability #GrassrootsWisdom
Can you even imagine having 2k+ people from over 20 countries all gathered together to celebrate the food traditions of Asia & Pacific? 
And to think that local participants are taking the lead in sharing their traditions with the world... that's what community building is all about 
let's support them & create a sustainable food system rooted in our traditions! i hope they have plenty of adobo stations 
2k delegates from over 20 countries are comin' to Bacolod City Negros Occidental in November 
can't wait to see all the foodways exhibition 
it's gonna be a celebration of food cultures from the region 
and I'm lovin' the theme "from soil to sea" 
sustainability, climate resilience, food justice... it's all about connectin' with our communities and the planet 
for a brighter future 
. I'm def rooting for this event and can't wait to see how it shapes the future of our food systems in the Philippines and beyond 
just thinkin' about this event its gonna be so cool to see all these farmers, fishers, chefs & indigenous leaders comin together to share their knowledge & traditions...