The Asian Cuisine Festival kicked off in Guangzhou on May 16, displaying an assorted collection of delicacies from all across Asia. From May 17, the Guangdong capital launched a key event of the food fest, the Guangzhou Asian Beer Culture Festival, attracting many Guangzhou citizens and overseas beer lovers.

The Asian Beer Festival gets underway on May 17 in Guangzhou, one of the venues of the Asian Cuisine Festival. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

The beer festival has introduced beer brands from Japan, South Korea, and other countries. Special art performances have also been held to offer a visual feast in addition to satiating taste buds, said Luo Zhijun, vice general manager of Guangzhou Zhujiang Brewery Group and organizer of the beer festival.

Visitors enjoy beers from different Asian countries at the beer festival. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

In addition to food and beer, art shows are also performed to entertain visitors. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]