03:52Thousands flocked to Chongqing on Sunday for the 16th Annual International Hot Pot Industry Expo, a landmark event that celebrates the culinary world’s beloved hot pot culture.
This year's expo featured over 2,000 companies showcasing 60,000 speciality hot pot products, successfully attracting more than 150,000 visitors.
Footage captured visitors dining around an enormous cauldron installation, sampling various base ingredients, and observing chefs expertly stirring rich, bright red hotpot sauce.
"There are a lot of people here, and they come from many different backgrounds. Over there, you can see displays for equipment, as well as technical training, and there are also displays of hotpot base ingredients and various food items," one visitor said.
Another attendee expressed that the festival provided an excellent opportunity for a deeper understanding of Chinese cuisine, allowing them to "truly experience the authentic flavours of hotpot."
"This industry is likely to be a trend for the future, partly because its supply chain is more refined and can be standardised. Once it is standardised, it can be continuously replicated, allowing for growth and expansion," he added.
This expo aims to reinforce its influential status by promoting local flavours and culinary traditions. The event not only showcases the vibrant hotpot culture but also emphasizes sustainability and innovation in food processing.
Scheduled to take place from October 25 to 27, 2024, at the Chongqing International Expo Center, this expo is expected to serve as a comprehensive platform for the hotpot industry’s continued growth and development.
Bubbling with excitement! Annual Chongqing hotpot festival attracts thousands with massive cauldron installation
Thousands flocked to Chongqing on Sunday for the 16th Annual International Hot Pot Industry Expo, a landmark event that celebrates the culinary world’s beloved hot pot culture.
This year's expo featured over 2,000 companies showcasing 60,000 speciality hot pot products, successfully attracting more than 150,000 visitors.
Footage captured visitors dining around an enormous cauldron installation, sampling various base ingredients, and observing chefs expertly stirring rich, bright red hotpot sauce.
"There are a lot of people here, and they come from many different backgrounds. Over there, you can see displays for equipment, as well as technical training, and there are also displays of hotpot base ingredients and various food items," one visitor said.
Another attendee expressed that the festival provided an excellent opportunity for a deeper understanding of Chinese cuisine, allowing them to "truly experience the authentic flavours of hotpot."
"This industry is likely to be a trend for the future, partly because its supply chain is more refined and can be standardised. Once it is standardised, it can be continuously replicated, allowing for growth and expansion," he added.
This expo aims to reinforce its influential status by promoting local flavours and culinary traditions. The event not only showcases the vibrant hotpot culture but also emphasizes sustainability and innovation in food processing.
Scheduled to take place from October 25 to 27, 2024, at the Chongqing International Expo Center, this expo is expected to serve as a comprehensive platform for the hotpot industry’s continued growth and development.
Thousands flocked to Chongqing on Sunday for the 16th Annual International Hot Pot Industry Expo, a landmark event that celebrates the culinary world’s beloved hot pot culture.
This year's expo featured over 2,000 companies showcasing 60,000 speciality hot pot products, successfully attracting more than 150,000 visitors.
Footage captured visitors dining around an enormous cauldron installation, sampling various base ingredients, and observing chefs expertly stirring rich, bright red hotpot sauce.
"There are a lot of people here, and they come from many different backgrounds. Over there, you can see displays for equipment, as well as technical training, and there are also displays of hotpot base ingredients and various food items," one visitor said.
Another attendee expressed that the festival provided an excellent opportunity for a deeper understanding of Chinese cuisine, allowing them to "truly experience the authentic flavours of hotpot."
"This industry is likely to be a trend for the future, partly because its supply chain is more refined and can be standardised. Once it is standardised, it can be continuously replicated, allowing for growth and expansion," he added.
This expo aims to reinforce its influential status by promoting local flavours and culinary traditions. The event not only showcases the vibrant hotpot culture but also emphasizes sustainability and innovation in food processing.
Scheduled to take place from October 25 to 27, 2024, at the Chongqing International Expo Center, this expo is expected to serve as a comprehensive platform for the hotpot industry’s continued growth and development.