A peek into all things Pinoy in Korea

Since its establishment in July 2012, the showroom has guided not only Koreans but also other foreigners about the culture of and top tourist destinations in the Philippines.

While abroad, did you suddenly crave a taste of our home, the Philippines?

While we love trying food from other cultures, Filipino snacks undeniably remain our best companion when traveling.

This is why the Department of Tourism (DoT) has made it very accessible for us to visit our “home away from home” in Korea, a popular destination for Filipino tourists.

A one-stop-shop showroom for tourism information is set up with a pop-up store where you can also buy prominent Pinoy products.

At the entrance of the showroom, you can immediately spot our famous sorbetes (ice cream) cart, strategically displayed at the center of the pop-up store along with our favorite snacks and canned dishes.

More food products, as well as traditional furniture, crafts and decorations, will also welcome your Pinoy vibe as you enter the showroom.

The Department of Tourism-Korea said Seoul residents usually visit the pop-up store to buy canned tropical beverages, such as Filipino-produced coconut water, and calamansi– and mango-flavored juices. They also love our famous dried mango and banana chips.

Koreans who have stayed in the Philippines are also said to like visiting the store for Filipino condiments, as well as ready-made adobo, tocino, menudo and caldereta sauces.

“To those who have been in the Philippines, these are the food products that they miss and want to share with their families and friends,” the DoT-Korea staff told Daily Tribune.

There are also brochures and other information materials that can be read by Koreans and other foreigners when they want to know more about the Philippines.

Read more:  https://tribune.net.ph/2023/05/07/a-peek-into-all-things-pinoy-in-korea/