The Huaxi Summer Food Festival in Guiyang has become a sizzling hub of culinary creativity, featuring a colossal 6.5-meter-diameter hot pot as its centerpiece. Held in the capital of southwest China's Guizhou Province until August 31, the event at Huaxi Park's Music Square brings together over 40 hot pot vendors and thousands of food enthusiasts.
Organizers describe the giant hot pot – large enough to serve hundreds simultaneously – as a symbol of communal dining culture in China. The festival showcases Guizhou's signature spicy broths and rare local ingredients, alongside interactive cooking demonstrations and live cultural performances.
Business analysts note such events boost regional tourism, with hotel bookings in Huaxi up 35% during the festival period. For the Asian diaspora, it offers virtual cooking workshops streamed globally, while travelers gain insights into authentic Chinese culinary traditions through guided tasting tours.
