‘Feels like home’: How this Filipino chef adjusted to a new life and community in Cairns

From Sydney, Filipino chef Michael Jasper Far moved to Cairns to explore wider opportunities in the culinary field. But what changes did he experience in this city known for tourism, tropical produce and its multicultural community?

Sa lumalawak na komunidad ng mga Pilipino sa Australia, isa si Chef Michael Jasper Far sa patuloy na nagpapakilala ng lutuing Pinoy sa mas malawak na audience. Image: Paper Crane/ Michael Jasper Far

Key Points

• With Australians’ growing interest in Asian flavours, Chef Jasper sees Filipino cuisine slowly gaining recognition in the mainstream.
• He believes Filipino chefs play a significant role in shaping the country’s multicultural food identity.
• Cairns is a tourism driven city and demand for workers is often seasonal which poses challenges for many industries.

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'Feels like home': Paano nag-adjust sa bagong komunidad ang isang Pinoy Chef sa Cairns

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