Use in Official Dining
Huaiyang cuisine has been employed in official occasions by the Chinese government. Some examples include:
- In 1949, for the first state banquet of the People's Republic of China.
- In 1999, for China's 50th anniversary state banquet.
- In 2002, for the visiting United States President George W. Bush, hosted by Chinese President Jiang Zemin.
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