A display of vegetable carvings by chefs from Guangzhou enjoyed time in the spotlight at the Asian Cuisine Festival Guangzhou on May 20 due to their vivid representation of the city's local features.

The works included "Canton Tower", which was carved from a carrot, and "Awakening Lion" which displayed the distinctive Lingnan intangible cultural heritage of the lion dance.

A chef poses with his work which is themed around flowers during a special activity of the Asian Cuisine Festival Guangzhou held on Haixinsha Island. [Photo/Guangzhou Daily]

A vegetable carving work features Guangzhou's iconic Canton Tower and white swans. [Photo/Guangzhou Daily]

The work, "Awakening Lion", aims to promote the distinctive Lingnan intangible cultural heritage of the lion dance. [Photo/Guangzhou Daily]

A visitor snaps photos of the vegetable carving works on May 20 during a special activity of Asian Cuisine Festival Guangzhou held on Haixinsha Island. [Photo/Guangzhou Daily]