National Lumpia Day 2025: A Celebration of Filipino Culture, Community, and Culinary Excellence 🎉
On March 16, 2025, the Philippine American Chamber of Commerce-Greater San Antonio (PACC-GSA) hosted a spectacular celebration of National Lumpia Day at Kain Na-Filipino Cuisine, bringing together food lovers, community leaders, and cultural enthusiasts for a day of unity, flavor, and festivity.
Event Highlights:
City Proclamation: The City of San Antonio officially proclaimed March 16 as National Lumpia Day during a ceremony at 11:00 AM, marking a milestone in recognizing Filipino culture and its contributions to the community.
Lumpia Throwdown 3.0: Congratulations to Jennilyn Tolentino, crowned champion for her creative and flavorful lumpia recipe.
Best Lumpia in San Antonio: Kain Na-Filipino Cuisine earned the title for their exceptional culinary artistry and dedication to quality.
Lumpia Rolling Competition: A crowd favorite, this competition saw Mauricio Sanchez emerge as the winner, adding excitement and community spirit to the festivities.
Distinguished Guests: The event welcomed notable figures such as Councilman Marc Whyte, Hon. Gunther Emil Sales (Consul General), Councilwoman Melissa Cabello Havrda, and mayoral candidate Gina Ortiz-Jones, all emphasizing cultural celebration and unity.
Community Impact:
Proceeds from the event will support PACC-GSA's initiatives, aimed at promoting cultural awareness and fostering community development. The event also showcased the power of food in bringing people together, celebrating diversity, and supporting local businesses.
Acknowledgments:
This incredible celebration was made possible by the generous support of our sponsors and partners:
PowerHouse America LLC: Gold Sponsor
Lone Star National Bank: Bronze Sponsor
Kain Na-Filipino Cuisine: Venue and Lumpia Competition Sponsor
AwesomeSA – The San Antonio Chapter of The Awesome Foundation: Grant Provider
We are deeply grateful for their contributions to this cultural milestone.