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Hong Kong to lure tourists with food festival
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The city of Hong Kong will host the Hong Kong Wine and Dine Festival 2016 from Oct. 27 to 30, which will host more than 410 wine and food stalls. (Shutterstock/File)
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hose visiting Hong Kong on Oct. 27 to 30 may want to consider visiting its annual culinary festival that is held at the Central Harbourfront Event Space.
The Hong Kong Wine and Dine Festival 2016 is said to host more than 410 wine and food stalls, bringing wine from more than 26 countries. Within a four-hectare space, five different culinary zones will be set up for the event, including wine, beer and cocktails for beverages, as well as street food and gastronomical delights.
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Among the festival's highlights will be tasting dishes prepared by Chef Gaggan Anand of Restaurant Gaggan from Bangkok, which topped the list of Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2016, marveling at the Dessert Garden presented by the Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong, which will serve a range of sweets and decorated desserts, as well as enjoying Hong Kong-inspired cocktails.
The festival will serve as the opener of Hong Kong Great November Feast, in which the city collaborates with the local food industry, restaurants and hotels to attract tourists through culinary festivals. (mra/kes)
