To commemorate the International Day for Dialogue among Civilizations—an initiative introduced by China at the United Nations—UNESCO and the Permanent Delegation of China to UNESCO jointly hosted the "Silk Road Youth Dialogue for the Future" symposium on June 5 at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris.

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On 31 May, the Floral Crown Banquet joined hands with Quanzhou Seaside Grand Hotel to host the city’s first "Dragon Boat Festival Floral Crown Banquet." This event marked a creative collaboration between the Floral Crown Banquet and authorised restaurants to celebrate intangible cultural heritage.

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On 23 May, Quanzhou convened a high-level training programme for hospitality professionals alongside the National, Provincial, and Municipal Talent Training Workshop.

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Quanzhou has officially launched its 2025 Public Nutrition Week and the "5.20 Chinese Student Nutrition Day" awareness campaign in Hanjiang Town, Shishi City. Organised by the Quanzhou Municipal Health Commission and the Quanzhou Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, the campaign promotes the core message: "Balanced Diet and Exercise, Healthy Weight, National Action."

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On May 21, the city of Quanzhou hosted a vibrant series of cultural and culinary events under the theme "A Taste Beyond Borders, A Symphony of Cultures", in celebration of the World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development. The events highlighted Quanzhou's commitment to fostering intercultural understanding through gastronomy and creative expression. Mr. Cai Tianshou, Standing Committee Member of the Quanzhou Municipal Party Committee and Director of the city's "City of Gastronomy" bid committee office, attended the celebration.

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On May 20, as part of the 3rd Quanzhou Talent Festival, the inaugural Fujian Symposium on the Functional Exploration and Utilisation of Food Resources was held at Quanzhou Light Industry Vocational College. The event brought together leading experts, scholars, and industry representatives from across China to discuss cutting-edge technologies and trends in the development and industrial application of functional food resources.

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The Quanzhou Culinary Museum is set to open in May 2026 in the Shijing Shizhou City area of the Donghai Central Vitality Zone. Envisioned as an immersive experience hub, the museum will integrate exhibitions of Quanzhou cuisine, culinary research, professional exchange, signature banquet tastings, and tourism, offering visitors a dynamic journey through the region's rich gastronomic heritage.

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The Quanzhou International Culinary Forum: Global Synergies along the Maritime Silk Flavour Chain, hosted by the Quanzhou Culinary Industry Promotion Association, was recently held in Quanzhou. Culinary professionals and industry representatives from various countries gathered to engage in in-depth discussions on topics such as international cooperation in the food and beverage industry and the global development of Chinese cuisine.

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The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs of China has recently released the First Batch of National Catalogue of Famous, Special, Excellent, and New Agricultural Products & Designated Quality Products for 2025. Three agricultural products from Quanzhou have been included in this prestigious list: two recognised under the "Famous, Special, Excellent, and New" (FSEN) Agricultural Products category, and one under the Designated Quality Agricultural Products category.

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To highlight and elevate the cultural significance of the Quanzhou Overseas Chinese Remittance Archives, the Quanzhou Municipal Archives Department officially awarded the status of "Quanzhou Overseas Chinese Remittance Archives Cultural Theme Restaurant" to three distinguished local establishments — Nanqi Hall 1924, Yifangshan Dining Hall, and Qiaoyan Banquet House — on May 16. Each venue now features dedicated exhibition spaces showcasing remittance archives, offering visitors a unique blend of heritage appreciation and culinary experience.

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