In a dazzling fusion of culinary art and cultural celebration, renowned Chinese cake artist Zhou Yi has unveiled a 4-meter-tall fondant sculpture titled "Flying Horse" to mark the ongoing Lunar Year of the Horse. The monumental creation, completed this month in the Chinese mainland, utilized 1.5 tons of fondant and required over 100 days of meticulous craftsmanship.
Zhou, celebrated as the "Sugar King" for his pioneering sugar art, designed the sculpture to embody traditional Chinese symbolism while pushing modern confectionery boundaries. The work's scale and intricate details – from flowing mane textures to lifelike musculature – have drawn international attention from both culinary experts and cultural enthusiasts.
While official Guinness World Records verification remains pending, local authorities confirm this as the largest fondant sculpture ever attempted. The masterpiece is expected to tour major Asian cities through mid-2026, coinciding with cultural festivals across the region.
This achievement highlights the growing intersection of traditional Lunar New Year celebrations and contemporary artistic expression in Asia. For business analysts, it also underscores China's expanding influence in global creative industries, with the country's culinary arts sector growing 12% annually since 2023 according to industry reports.
