The “national dishes” include lechon, adobo, bistek, and sinigang. One of the most famous national dishes of the Philippine’s is a whole spit-roasted pig called Lechon (Litson). It is the culinary centerpiece at every celebration, fiesta, family event (wedding, birthday), and is also popular around Christmas time. Lechon is prepared by stuffing the inside of the animal with herbs and vegetables.