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Nanxiang Xiaolongbao Cultural Exhibition lowers curtain

( chinadaily.com.cn )2014-11-03

The xiaolongbao banquet for hundreds of people at Nanxiang Old Street [Photo/jiading.gov.cn]

The 2014 Nanxiang Xiaolongbao (steamed buns) Cultural Exhibition came to a close in Jiading district of Shanghai on Oct 28.

The Nanxiang Old Street Scenic Spot attracted over 290,000 tourists during the one-month event. Nearly 140,000 tourists visited the scenic spot during the National Day holiday, a year-on-year increase of 95 percent.

The exhibition, themed “xiaolongbao adds flavor to life,” consisted of three parts, namely “Taste Nanxiang,” “Nanxiang in Memory” and “Elegant Nanxiang.” It also hosted a string of activities, including a xiaolongbao banquet for hundreds of people,xiaolongbao DIY activity, food festival and bamboo cultural festival.

Tourists enjoy the xiaolongbao. [Photo/jiading.gov.cn]

The DIY activity at Old Street Xiaolong Restaurant, which was held for the first time, provided an opportunity for visitors to experience traditional craftsmanship.

The event also hosted axiaolongbao appraisal activity and photography competition to improve the participation and interactivity of the event.

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