FILIPINO BUFFET IN EICHHOLZ CAMPING SITE IN BERN

As part of the annual celebration of the Proclamation of Philippine Independence, a Filipino buffet, which was well received by both Bernese and Filipino guests, was held on 27 June 2015 in Eichholz camping site in Bern.

The atmosphere was a Filipino fiesta with typical Filipino delicacies and desserts served to the delighted guests.  Philippine dishes were served and made available to the public, including the “lechon” which was cooked onsite in the traditional way.  The popular “halo-halo” was also served to complement the sunny weather.  

Filipino Fiesta at Eichholz camping site

                                               Philippine Ambassador Leslie Baja welcoming the guests to the Filipino Buffet

The annual event was organized upon the initiative of two Swiss chefs, Antoine Gardien and Andrea Wyss, both of the Eichholz restaurant in Berne. 

Messrs. Gardien and Wyss said a portion of the proceeds will be donated to the “Islands Kids Philippines” (IKP) foundation.

The Island Kids Philippines booth

IKP is a private charity set up in 2007 by Mr. Thomas Kellenberger, a Swiss national and former policeman, to educate street children and collectors in the dumpsite in Cagayan de Oro affected by extreme poverty, and provide them with a decent life.