Asia Society Philippines launched its flagship culinary festival, Asian East 2026, on Friday, highlighting the diverse culinary heritage and culture of the Asia-Pacific region. We’re happy to be able to organize this activity where everybody comes together to celebrate each other’s cuisine,” she added. “We really work with the diplomatic community, and part of the work we do is really celebrating culture,” Ms. Jorge said. “We celebrate culture through food, music, and art.” In addition to food and performances, professional chefs will present a food demo to showcase how to cook authentic Asian dishes.