SM City Iloilo hosts an annual event called Fiesta in the City to boost the local tourism industry. In cooperation with the city and provincial governments, the event features the best of what Iloilo has to offer. From the festivals and native products to cultural shows and of course food.Years ago, the highlight of the gastronomic part of the said event was letting the Ilonggos see and taste, the biggest baye baye. No less than the mayor of the town Pavia was the guest of honor in the said event. Pavia is known as the baye-baye "capital" of Iloilo. So, what will this year's event bring on? Let's just wait and see.
Found in almost all occasions like fiesta, birthdays, reunions and others, Ilonggos really love valenciana because most if not all have grown accustomed of having it in special gatherings at home. A complete " go, grow and glow " dish because it has the carbohydrates, protein and vitamins and minerals in just one spoonful, Valenciana is really an " occasional dish ". Here's the recipe for Valenciana