City of San Fernando

Original Tocino

Tocino is a cured meat product in our city and love with its sweetness and juiciness. The name of the dish was derived from a Spanish delicacy that is sweet. It was invented by Mrs. Lolita Hizon, the founder of Pampanga's Best Incorporation. Having a wider contribution on the Philippine economy. Hizon refined the formula and the processing procedure that lead to the birth of Pampanga's Best Tocino, an original version of Tocino and becoming the national favorite. It can also see on every Filipino table as part of their breakfast. A kind of dish you will love on it's deliciousness!

Colorful Lanterns

As the city is known as the "Christmas Capital of the Philippines", many Kapampangan knows on how to make lanterns, smaller or bigger. The city is famous in lantern industry were many lanterns are made as preparation for the Christmas. They made colorful Giant Lanterns with beautiful oriented patterns and also with cheery rhythms. How entertaining right? They also have the Kapampangan tradition of handcrafting lanterns were they made lanterns just through their hands dated back 16th century ago. A famous tradition among Kapampangan's. An evidence that Fernandinos are very creative and celebrates Christmas with love and shares happiness to each other.