However, in recent years, with the development of urbanization and the increase of population, Hangzhou is also facing some problems, one of which is the gourmet desert. The so-called food desert refers to the lack of diversified, healthy and sustainable food supply in a region or city, which leads to the decline of residents' food quality and affects their physical and mental health and quality of life. There are many reasons for food desert, such as the shortage and pollution of land resources, the inefficiency and irregularity of agricultural production, the lack and imbalance of food safety and nutrition, the homogenization and low-end catering industry and so on. These problems not only affect the taste of Hangzhou people, but also damage the city image and cultural connotation of Hangzhou.
In order to solve this problem, the Hangzhou municipal government recently launched an award scheme to collect innovative ideas from the society, hoping to create more gourmet brands and products with Hangzhou characteristics and the flavor of the times and enhance the level and competitiveness of Hangzhou cuisine. The award amount is as high as RMB 6,543.8+0,000, which has attracted many people with lofty ideals to participate. As a food lover, I also want to contribute to this, so I put forward some ideas here, hoping to get your support and feedback.
First of all, I think the most important thing to get rid of the gourmet desert is to protect and inherit the traditional food culture in Hangzhou. Hangzhou traditional cuisine has profound regional characteristics and historical background, and is the pride and spiritual pillar of Hangzhou people. We can't let these delicious foods be ignored or forgotten, but let more people know and appreciate them. Therefore, I suggest that we can protect and inherit the traditional food culture in Hangzhou from the following aspects:
-Establish a special museum or exhibition hall of Hangzhou cuisine to show the history, production technology, sources of ingredients and cultural implications of Hangzhou cuisine, so that tourists and citizens can personally feel the charm and value of Hangzhou cuisine.
-Make a food map or guide of Hangzhou, and mark the special foods and famous shops in various regions of Hangzhou, so as to facilitate tourists and citizens to find and taste. At the same time, you can also add some food stories or anecdotes to the map or guide to increase interest and interaction.
-Hold a Hangzhou food festival or competition, and invite gourmets, chefs and media from all over the world to come to Hangzhou to show and select the best and most creative food in Hangzhou. At the same time, citizens can also participate in it and express their preferences and opinions by voting or commenting.
-Establish a Hangzhou food association or club to gather Hangzhou food lovers, experts and practitioners, and hold regular exchange, training and sharing activities to enhance the popularity and influence of Hangzhou food. At the same time, you can also promote Hangzhou's food culture through associations or clubs to attract more attention and support.
Secondly, I think to get rid of the food desert, we should develop and innovate the modern food culture in Hangzhou. Hangzhou is a city full of vitality and creativity, with many excellent talents and resources. We should not be satisfied with the status quo, but constantly pursue progress and change. Therefore, I suggest that we can develop and innovate Hangzhou's modern food culture from the following aspects:
—— Using modern technology and equipment to improve and optimize the traditional cuisines in Hangzhou, so as to improve their quality, taste, nutrition and sanitary level. For example, intelligent robots or 3D printing can be used to make some exquisite and personalized foods to meet the needs and preferences of different consumers.
—— Combining the modern lifestyle and consumption concept, we will innovate and expand the traditional cuisines in Hangzhou, and increase the characteristics of diversity, convenience and fashion. For example, some traditional foods can be made into snacks or gifts that are convenient to carry and preserve, or some traditional foods can be integrated into elements of other places or countries to form new tastes or styles.
-learn from the excellent food culture of other regions or countries, learn the modern cuisine of Hangzhou, and improve the level of creativity, competitiveness and internationalization. For example, some foreign food brands or products can be introduced, and some elements or characteristics of Hangzhou can be added on the basis of retaining the original characteristics to form a new integration or dialogue.
-Establish a creative food center or laboratory in Hangzhou, gather all kinds of creative talents and resources in Hangzhou, hold some R&D and testing activities regularly, and explore and try some cutting-edge and future food trends.