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Filipinos are confused about Ivanka Trump's party snack choice

2025-04-27 06:23:51

Ivanka Trump may know a little more about Filipino food traditions than the average American, going by the dish she served up this week.

On Tuesday, Trump threw her daughter, Arabella, a birthday party where she served hot dog franks on skewers, topped with melted marshmallows.

Yeah, it's not a dish you see very often.

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She shared the peculiar combination on Instagram Stories, and it raised plenty of eyebrows from American users on social media.

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Turns out the hot dog-marshmallow treat is commonly served at kids' birthday parties in the Philippines.

Filipino users were bemused at the reactions online, with many reaching out to clarify the dish's origins. Some were impressed that the humble treat was featured at Trump's party.

Trump also shared another Asian birthday tradition at the party, posting this picture with Arabella captioned: "Noodles for a long life!"

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If that spaghetti is sweet, you know it's a bona fide Filipino bash.


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