MORE than 80 chefs and scholars from Guangdong and Hong Kong participated in a Cantonese cuisine masters and Shenzhen and Hong Kong food carnival in Qianhai on May 26. Citizens not only had a bite of fresh abalones, lobsters, fish, caviar, squids and Hong Kong-style milk tea but also took home some high-quality ingredients or ready-made dishes. Cantonese cuisine has a reputation for delicate flavors and ingredients. It emphasizes freshness and seasonality, and places great importance on the presentation of food. At a forum during the carnival, experts shared their insights in promoting Cantonese cuisine’s international popularity. Since the launch of the Cantonese Cuisine Master Project in Guangdong in 2018, Shenzhen has been inheriting traditional Cantonese cuisine and integrating Hong Kong elements.(SD News) | 