The Legend of Lumpiang Shanghai Launches in New York
Press Release 17 May 2023 The Legend of Lumpiang Shanghai Launches in New York Sentro Rizal New York and the Philippine Consulate General in New York commemorate “Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month” through a book launch featuring “Ang Alamat ng Lumpiang Shanghai” (The Legend of the Filipino-Style Spring Roll) by writer, Nina Daza-Puyat, at the Philippine Center on Friday, 12 May 2023.“Ang Alamat ng Lumpiang Shanghai,” a children’s story written in both English and Filipino, tells the mythical origins of the iconic Filipino finger food, which is slowly gaining mainstream acceptance, with Taste Atlas - a reputable online travel guide - recently naming it among the best street food in the world – second only to Malaysia's flat bread, roti.Consul General Senen T. Mangalile, during his welcome remarks, cited the ubiquitous nature of the Lumpiang Shanghai, as it is served practically in any Filipino gathering – from birthdays and Christmas parties, potlucks and reunions, to picnics and even wakes.Nina Daza-Puyat, in turn, spoke about how she had imbibed an “unmistakable pride and appreciation for Filipino food” through her mother, Philippine culinary icon, Nora Daza, who introduced Philippine cuisine to New York, through her restaurant, “Maharlika,” which…