The Federation of Mindanao Associations in Southern California presented on Nov. 17, 2007, “A Taste of Mindanao” from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The venue was the Cerritos Regional Park Auditorium, 19700 S Bloomfield Avenue, Cerritos, CA 90701 (off Freeway 91). The event was both a culinary experience and a cultural show. The proceeds of the gate at $25 per person will benefit the poor of Mindanao Island, the Philippines.

Mouth-watering dishes and delicacies from the different regions in Mindanao were served. Among them were sinugba, kinilaw, bunta (alima-ngo), binaki, tinapa, lechon and other well-known Mindanao cuisine. Copies of the recipes were provided to the patrons who requested them.

For more data and news about the Federation of Mindanao associations, people may contact Merle Luminarias (714-478-9022), Mina Ladlad (310-592-5513), Irika Austin (213-880-7605), Roy Gaane (909-957-1041), Willie Bartilad (818-482-1921) or Roland Abella (323-497-2590).