Filipino Identity Shines Bright among Fil-Am Kids in Festive Culmination Of 26th Paaralan sa Konsulado
Filipino Identity Shines Bright Among Fil-Am Kids in Festive Culmination of 26th Paaralan sa Konsulado The PSK featured vibrant performances by students and teacher volunteers. At bottom right, AFTA teacher volunteers with Deputy Consul General Adrian Elmer S. Cruz and Vice Consul Paolo Marco R. Mapula. (Photos by Sherlyn Roxas) New York City, 30 July 2024 – The 26th Paaralan sa Konsulado (PSK), a flagship program jointly organized by the Philippine Consulate General in New York and the Association of Fil-Am Teachers of America (AFTA), concluded on 27 July with a vibrant display of Filipino culture and heritage courtesy of this year’s program graduates. Chef Diana Manalang (left) answers questions from an enthusiastic crowd that was eager to learn more about Filipino cuisine. She is assisted by student Sianna Ariane Cruz. (Photo by Ms. Sherlyn Roxas) At the morning session, Filipino entrepreneur Chef Diana Manalang, owner of Little Chef Little Cafe in Long Island, gave a live baking demonstration of her original recipe for Pandan cookies. The ensuing tasting session delighted the palates of participants, many of whom expressed a keen interest in further exploring the rich culinary traditions of their Filipino heritage.At the culminating program in the afternoon, parents…