The state banquet is a collection of local delicacies, which has been sorted out and improved. Mainly salty, Sichuan cuisine reduces the use of pungent spices such as pepper and pepper, while Huaiyang cuisine reduces the amount of sugar. Characterized by light and delicious taste, soft and delicious, it can meet the requirements of most guests at home and abroad.

State banquets in China are usually held in the Great Hall of the People or Diaoyutai State Guesthouse, but the Great Hall of the People hosts a banquet for 5,000 people. Therefore, the national banquet dishes have also been reformed, reducing expenses, and the menu is no more than three dishes and one soup, excluding liquor. Among them, lion head, Buddha jumping wall and Sambo duck are the representative dishes of the state banquet. However, in addition to the official state banquet dishes, there are also some restaurants featuring state banquet dishes, such as Wumingju and Yuhuatai Restaurant.

Extended data:

Banquet hall layout:

State banquets are usually held in the State Banquet Hall. Sometimes, according to different situations and the number of visiting delegations, other banquet halls are selected. To host a state banquet, the layout of the hall must be solemn, beautiful and generous, and the design should not use lights and excessive decoration.

The national flags of the two countries are hung side by side or erected on the front of the banquet hall. Before hanging the national flag, carefully identify and proofread the patterns and signs of the national flag to prevent it from being hung upside down or wrong. Flags must be hung upright and firm, with the same interval and height. When invited by the government of China, the flag of China was hung on the left and the flag of a foreign country was hung on the right. When visiting countries hold a thank-you banquet, they exchange seats with each other.

The table layout of China State Banquet mostly adopts round table. The desktop of the guest table is larger than other tables, and it is superior and eye-catching. Other tables can be arranged in a plum blossom shape according to the number of people present. The desktop should be decorated with flower beds or flower arrangements.

The varieties of various flowers must be properly selected according to the national flowers and customs of the visiting countries. When arranging flower beds, don't be too fancy, but keep serious and solemn. All dining tables and worktables in the banquet hall should be closed. There is a podium above the left side of the guest seat, on which a microphone, a desk lamp and a tea tray are arranged for the leaders of the two countries to speak. The position of the band is located under the whole banquet table area, and it is generally not too close to the guests' seats.

State banquets generally have a special rest area, also known as the windward reception area. According to the requirements of the meeting, there are small round tables, chairs and VIP lounges around the banquet hall.

Baidu encyclopedia-state banquet