This year, the must-attend festival The Magic Baguettes shines a spotlight on Cantonese cuisine, the culinary capital of China. Known for its refined dishes and the use of local flowers and plants, the event has chosen hibiscus as the symbol for its 9th edition. Between tradition and creativity, Lyon is ready to embark on a delightful journey for the taste buds.
Exceptional Four-Hand Dinners
The garden of the New French-Chinese Institute will host two unique dinners. On Thursday, September 4th, the restaurant Le Remède will blend its flavors with those of Chinese chefs, followed on Friday, September 5th, by La Table de Vartan. It's a meeting of Lyonnaise gastronomy and Cantonese cuisine.
Giant Street Food at the Heart of the 5th
On September 6th and 7th, the park of the 5th arrondissement town hall will transform into a temple of street food. Thirteen Lyonnais restaurateurs will showcase delicious specialties.
Chinese and Asian treats, all accompanied by cultural workshops: kung fu, lantern-making, qigong, calligraphy, lion dance, and even an introduction to mahjong.See this post on Instagram
Workshops to get hands-on
Bistro Zakka will offer two exclusive workshops. On Friday the 5th, eight lucky participants will learn how to make bao, while on Wednesday the 10th, parents and children will discover the secrets of traditional Chinese cakes.
s traditional. A perfect opportunity to bring a little bit of China into your kitchen.Tea, the star in its own right
The Lyon-based house Lin teas will offer two workshops centered around Chinese tea. On Thursday the 4th, a workshop to explore the six major families of tea, and on Friday the 5th, a deep dive into the mysteries of Puerh tea. It's sure to charm both seasoned tea lovers and curious souls eager to discover.