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The second Jiangsu Intangible Cultural Heritage Gastronomy Gathering (Canal Edition) was held at the Sanwan scenic area in Yangzhou, Jiangsu province, from Oct 25 to 27, presenting a grand gastronomic feast showcasing 70 intangible cultural heritage culinary items from cities along the ancient Grand Canal.
At the event, the Yangzhou food stall beckoned visitors with the city's exquisite culinary delights. They sipped Kuilongzhu Tea, an original tea created by Fuchun Teahouse, indulged in the tender softness of multi-layer oil cakes, and savored the refreshing taste of steamed buns with vegetable stuffing.
A delicious pancake from Lianyungang, Jiangsu is fried. [Photo/WeChat account: yzs_lyj]
In addition, the "Charm of Jiangsu" food stall showcased a fascinating array of delicacies from the province, tantalizing visitors' taste buds with dishes such as crispy shallot pancakes from Wuxi, flavorful pancakes from Lianyungang and bouncy Qingong meatballs from Huai'an.
A chef makes a flavorful Xianghe Meat Pie. [Photo/WeChat account: yzs_lyj]
Visitors were also treated to intangible cultural heritage cuisines from cities along the Grand Canal, such as the Xianghe Meat Pie from Hebei province and the Taishan Donkey Oil Sesame Cake, which was once a tribute offered by Emperor Wudi (156-87 BC) of the Western Han Dynasty (206 BC-AD 24) during his sacrificial ceremony at Mount Tai in Shandong province.
Visitors watch a classic puppet show at the event. [Photo/WeChat account: yzs_lyj]
In addition to culinary delights, visitors can also enjoy a series of mesmerizing performances featuring puppet shows, Chinese zither playing and the melodious tunes of Yangzhou Ditty (a form of Chinese folk music).
