As the first course, the family portrait is exquisite. As a traditional dish, family portrait originated in the Qin Dynasty. It is a unique treatment of all kinds of seafood, meat and vegetables, and then cooked in a pot, symbolizing "family reunion". Family photos are often the "first course" at important banquets.
Scallion beef and assorted fresh vegetables seem ordinary, but they actually have certain uses. Cattle is a symbol of hard work in China, representing a spirit of hard work. In addition, foreigners are also keen on eating beef, so it not only has a moral, but also meets the taste of guests. Assorted fresh vegetables are a mixture of various vegetables, which look beautiful, indicating that we are rich in products.
Needless to say, Beijing roast duck is a world famous dish, which is called "delicious in the world". However, someone asked why it was not Quanjude roast duck. The reason is actually very simple. Beijing roast duck is not necessarily Quanjude roast duck, but Quanjude roast duck must be Beijing roast duck.
These four dishes, such as iced pot stickers, steamed dumplings with crab roe, swan crisp and pictographic loquat, should be regarded as snacks instead of dishes in a strict sense. It can be seen that they are all made of pasta, which brings together the regional characteristics of the north and the south. For example, pot stickers are the favorite food of northerners, while steamed dumplings with crab roe are one of the delicacies in Hong Kong and Taiwan.
In addition to the above delicacies, there are some fruits, ice cream, tea and other delicacies for guests to taste. Of course, the so-called banquet is also indispensable for drinks. Three kinds of drinks were prepared for this banquet, namely "Changyu Dry White", "Great Wall Dry Red" and "Aged Maotai", which can be said to be the top drinks in China.
Changyu and Great Wall are mainly red wines, which have won numerous awards at home and abroad for many years and are also well-known wine brands in China. Needless to say, Maotai is definitely the shoulder of China wine industry. It is brewed by traditional techniques and has a strong maotai flavor.
Implied meaning
The Belt and Road Initiative is a beautiful heritage of the Silk Road. At the "Belt and Road" welcome banquet, everything on the 40-meter-long banquet table in the Golden Hall was carefully designed. The physical model shows the ancient Silk Road in China, as well as modern infrastructure such as high-speed rail, large aircraft, new energy vehicles, logistics vehicles, photovoltaic power generation, ports and docks, railways and highways.
In addition to exquisite decoration, the production of food and the choice of wine also contain university questions. Food and wine are symbols of a country's culture. Promoting Belt and Road cooperation in China is not only a business, but also a link of China's cultural output.
Food, water, tea and wine represent China culture and China's own national brand. When international guests taste these delicious food and wine, taste buds are the most honest expression of human beings, which will naturally enhance their recognition of China culture and trust in China national brands.
China's rising culture and China's national brands are both important forces in China's great rejuvenation journey, demonstrating China's soft power.