Calamba, Philippines. December 24, 2023 : Filipinos preparing suckling pig in rural style, onions/lemongrass stuffed, roasted over charcoal framed by banana tree trunks in forest. Known as lechon, it's a staple of holidays celebrations in the Christmas-obsessed Philippines. Leftovers will be made into a vinegar stew. Farmer say: "Lechon has always been a luxury out of reach for many Pinoys (from $100 to $250). Before, we bought it from suppliers. With inflation, we can't afford. We resumed our practice of preparing/cooking it ourselves, old-fashioned way". Credit: Kevin Izorce/Alamy Live News

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Location: Calamba, Laguna, Calabarzon, Luzon island, Philippines, Southeast Asia
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