Boshan district of Zibo, Shandong province is the birthplace of ceramic glaze and the production and export base of glass and daily ceramics in China.

The district was named "capital of Chinese gourmet food and fine tableware" by the China Hospitality Association at the 17th Boshan Cuisine Culture Festival on Nov 11, becoming the only place in the country to receive this honor.

The festival was held from Nov 11 to 15, displaying local cuisine and exquisite tableware culture. Let's take a look at the beautiful tableware and delicacies displayed during the festival.

A visitor takes a photo of a fine-cooked and well-arranged dish in shape of a peacock spreading its tail with his mobile phone at the 17th Boshan Cuisine Culture Festival in Zibo, Shandong province, Nov 11. [Photo by Yang Manni/Xinhua]

A cook displays his specialty dish at the 17th Boshan Cuisine Culture Festival in Zibo, Shandong province, Nov 11. [Photo by Yang Manni/Xinhua] 

Jiaozi, or dumpling, is displayed at the 17th Boshan Cuisine Culture Festival in Zibo, Shandong province, Nov 11. Jiaozi is a widely eaten dish in northern China. Its shape resembles the gold ingot from ancient China. So, eating dumplings means a wish for treasure and good fortune. [Photo by Yang Manni/Xinhua]