Luoyang Water Banquet began in the Tang Dynasty and has a history of 1000 years. It is one of the oldest famous banquets in China. Luoyang water mat has two meanings. First of all, all hot dishes have soup-soup and water.
Second, the Luoyang water mat, a hot dish, is finished, then removed and constantly updated like running water. Luoyang water mat is characterized by its carefully prepared meat, wide selection of materials, simplicity and complexity, diverse tastes, sour, spicy, sweet and salty tastes, and comfort and delicacy.
The meaning of Luoyang water mat:
Luoyang people regard the water mat as the first seat to entertain distant guests at various banquets. It is not only a popular banquet, but also a ceremonial occasion such as folk weddings, funerals, birthdays and festivals.
People also entertain their relatives and friends with water seats, which people affectionately call "March 8th Table". As a traditional food, it is called the Three Wonders of Luoyang together with the traditional Peony Flower Exhibition and the ancient Longmen Grottoes. It is called the three unique styles of the ancient capital Luoyang, and has become the pride of Luoyang people.