Core Points - The third Silk Road Culinary Development Conference was held in Quanzhou, focusing on cultural exchange, industry cooperation, and brand promotion in the culinary sector [1][2] - The conference introduced the "Quanzhou Specialty Cuisine Promotion Series Matrix," which includes branding elements and platforms for promotion [2] - The "Maritime Silk Road Culinary Research and Innovation Center" was inaugurated to protect traditional culinary techniques and enhance regional food competitiveness [2] - The "Silk Road Culinary Development Initiative" was launched, calling for collaboration in cultural preservation, innovation, sustainable supply, talent development, brand promotion, and international cooperation [2] Industry Activities - The conference featured various events, including the Quanzhou Specialty Cuisine Brand Building and Promotion Meeting, and the 2025 Quanzhou Maritime Silk Road International Food Carnival [3] - The food carnival showcased over 200 unique dishes from more than 80 booths, highlighting culinary traditions from countries along the Belt and Road [3] - Non-heritage inheritors demonstrated their culinary skills, and attendees could participate in the Silk Road Specialty Food Invitational Competition [3]

Core Points - The 2025 Siziwang Banner Sheep Offal Food Festival will take place from August 2 to August 7, 2025, at the Gengentala Grassland Tourism Area in Inner Mongolia, featuring 15 main activities including an opening ceremony, a World Sheep Cooking Competition, and a Sheep Offal Industry Summit Forum [1][4] Group 1: Event Overview - The festival aims to promote the sheep offal industry through a comprehensive promotional matrix centered around food [1] - The event is guided by the China Cuisine Association and the Inner Mongolia Agricultural and Animal Husbandry Department, and is hosted by the Inner Mongolia Restaurant and Hotel Industry Association and the Siziwang Banner People's Government [4] Group 2: Partnerships and Collaborations - A cultural and tourism integration development framework agreement was signed between Beijing's Huairou District and Siziwang Banner, along with tourism market expansion cooperation agreements with several travel agencies [2] - Eleven local enterprises showcased regional specialty agricultural and livestock products during the event [2] Group 3: Industry Development - The festival will establish a "distinctive, complete, and competitive" pre-prepared dish industry system, promoting sheep offal as a culinary treasure of the grasslands [4] - The event will feature a World Sheep Cooking Competition with chefs from over 10 countries, highlighting diverse culinary cultures using local high-quality beef and lamb [5] Group 4: Cultural Promotion - The festival will introduce the "Shenzhou Grassland Food Tour" themed itinerary, connecting various resources to boost overall tourism consumption [5] - A photography competition will be held to promote grassland culture through visual arts [7] Group 5: Innovation and Health - The event will showcase over 60 innovative products from the first domestic intelligent sheep offal pre-prepared dish production line [7] - A health product development tasting event will explore the nutritional value of sheep offal from a "food and medicine sharing" perspective [7]