Balut Sa Puti Festival
Introduction
The Balut sa Puti Festival is a unique and flavorful celebration held annually in Pateros, Metro Manila, Philippines, every last week of March or first week of April. It is a food festival that showcases the town’s culinary heritage and promotes the consumption of balut, a fertilized duck egg delicacy. The festival’s name is derived from Tagalog words “balut” and “puti,” which mean “fertilized duck egg” and “white,” respectively. It highlights the unique preparation of Pateros’ balut, which is wrapped in white paper before being steamed or boiled.
The Balut sa Puti Festival features a variety of events, including:
Balut sa Puti Cooking Competition: Local chefs compete to create the most delicious and innovative balut dishes.
Balut Eating Contest: Participants race to see who can eat the most balut in a given amount of time.
Balut Vendors’ Fair: A variety of balut vendors from Pateros and other parts of the Philippines sell their balut and other Filipino street food.
Cultural Performances: Traditional Filipino dances, songs, and games are performed throughout the festival.
Balut sa Puti Festival Queen Coronation: The highlight of the festival is the coronation of the Balut sa Puti Festival Queen, who is chosen for her beauty, intelligence, and advocacy for Pateros’ culinary heritage.
The Balut sa Puti Festival is a fun and adventurous celebration that is not to be missed. It is a great opportunity to try balut, a truly Filipino delicacy, and to experience the rich culture of Pateros.
Date, Days
The last week of March and the first week of April every year
Please refer to the button below for the exact date.
(This is the starting date of the festival or the date on when the festival is being held.)
Location
How to get there
By Train
Take the LRT-2 to Recto Station.
By Bus
From Recto Station, take a jeepney or bus to Pateros and alight at either the Pateros Town Hall or the Pateros Public Market; the festival grounds are a short walk away from both.
By Car
Take SLEX, exit at Alabang, follow Alabang-Zapote Road to Dr. Santos Avenue, then turn right and continue until you reach the festival grounds.
