Unique dishes inspired by lotus flowers at Nghe An Lotus Festival
Quang An•November 30, 2024 07:08
Thousands of people and tourists flocked to the Nghe An Lotus Tourism and Culinary Festival 2024 to admire and enjoy unique and delicious lotus dishes with elaborate decorations.
Clip: Quang AnThe 2024 Nghe An Lotus Tourism and Cuisine Festival was held on Vinh walking street from November 29 to December 1. On the first night of opening, the walking street welcomed thousands of locals and tourists to come back to have fun and enjoy specialties from Nghe An lotus. Photo: Quang AnThe 2024 Nghe An Lotus Tourism and Cuisine Festival has the participation of more than 70 booths from regions and localities. The most prominent of which are dishes made from lotus or inspired by lotus. The festival not only promotes Nghe An culture and cuisine but also honors the culture, people of Nghe An, historical values and national spirit. Photo: Quang AnThe most attractive point at the festival is the unique and sophisticated lotus dishes prepared by artisans and culinary experts across the country. In the photo: A tray of lotus culinary quintessence with 21 dishes inspired by lotus flowers by artisan Ho Dac Thieu Anh and culinary expert Nguyen Ho Tieu Anh. Photo: Quang AnLotus and dragon fruit salad with dragon shape is decorated eye-catchingly with the pride of the descendants of dragons and fairies of the Vietnamese people. Photo: Quang AnSimilarly, the dish of Cong Vu Hong Lien spring rolls also shows the sophistication and meticulousness in the way it is decorated. The lotus flowers are decorated to make the dish more attractive. Photo: Quang AnFive-flavor lotus dish with a variety of colors. All parts of the lotus plant (lotus seeds, lotus heart, lotus leaves, lotus shoots...) have been processed into delicious, nutritious dishes since ancient times, and are also valuable medicines that are good for the body. Photo: Quang AnLotus sweet soup, lotus jam... have become typical lotus dishes that many people have prepared in recent years. Photo: Quang AnCurrently, lotus products in Nghe An have been recognized as OCOP with eye-catching packaging and labels, becoming meaningful gifts during holidays and Tet. Photo: Quang AnAt the festival, besides the culinary dishes, visitors can also enjoy cups of fragrant lotus tea. Photo: Quang AnAt the "Quintessence of Lotus Cuisine" promotion program on the evening of November 29-30, people and tourists will enjoy unique lotus dishes prepared by famous artisans and chefs across the country. Photo: Quang AnWith a large number of visitors and a ripple effect in the first time of organization, the lotus tourism and culinary festival is expected to become an annual regional event on the occasion of President Ho Chi Minh's birthday on May 19 every year, both to commemorate his merits and highlight the cultural values associated with the lotus symbol, and also to be a bridge to bring Nghe An closer to domestic and international friends. Photo: Quang An
