The “Colour our World Purple: An Ube Festival in Melbourne” is set to honour ube, an essential Filipino ingredient, on 11 February 2024 at Queen Victoria Market.
The event, running from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM, will feature a special Chefs Long Table by the Uling Charcoal Project and contests centred around ube dishes, aiming to promote Filipino culture and cuisine.
This collaborative festival involves key organisations within the Filipino community in Victoria.
Ube is a type of purple yam, originally from the Philippines, recognised for its vibrant purple colour. It is widely used in Filipino cuisine, especially in desserts like ube halaya, ube ice cream, and ube pastries, and has gained international popularity for its unique colour and flavour.
| Event Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | Ube Festival |
| Venue | Queen Victoria Market, C-D Shed |
| Date | Sunday, 11th February |
| Time | 10 am – 8 pm |
| Highlights | Ube treats, music, dance, multicultural parade |
