建湖九龙口年肴荟萃迎新春

Group 1 - The event "Jiangsu Flavor: Tasting the Wetland" was held at the Jianhu Jiulongkou National Wetland Park, showcasing local culinary talents and integrating food with cultural tourism [1] - The competition featured local ingredients such as water chestnuts, river shrimp, and lotus roots, highlighting various cooking techniques that enhanced the dishes' appeal and flavor [1] - A dual scoring system involving professional judges and public tasting was implemented, allowing visitors to participate as food evaluators, creating an engaging atmosphere [1] Group 2 - During the New Year holiday, Jianhu County leveraged its resources by organizing the culinary competition as part of a broader strategy to develop a multi-faceted tourism product system combining food, sightseeing, and intangible cultural heritage [2] - Additional activities such as wetland research and folk experience events were conducted alongside the main competition, enriching the cultural experience for visitors and promoting ecological awareness [2] - The initiative aims to integrate and upgrade cultural tourism resources, contributing to the high-quality development of the county's tourism industry [2]