跨越万里，湘菜给伦敦带来美食新体验

The 2024 Special Promotion Activity of “The Taste of Hunan in Europe” was recently held in London, the capital of the United Kingdom (UK).

近日，2024“味道湖南·湘飘欧洲”湘菜专题推介活动在英国首都伦敦举办。

The event was hosted by the Hunan Provincial Department of Commerce, organized by the Hunan Business Service Center, and supported by the United Kingdom Hunan Association, the United Kingdom Hunan Commerce and Trade Association, and Changsha Commerce and Tourism College.

该活动由湖南省商务厅主办，湖南省商务服务中心承办，英国湖南同乡会、英国湖南商贸总会、长沙商贸旅游职业技术学院协办。

Chen Zhuoyi, deputy director of the General Office of the Hunan Provincial People's Government, noted that the promotion event is a key measure designed to further deepen exchanges and cooperation between Hunan and the UK. He expressed the hope that this event will be an opportunity to further strengthen exchanges and cooperation between Hunan and the UK in catering, culture, tourism, and other fields, jointly promoting economic and social development of the two sides.

湖南省人民政府办公厅副主任陈卓懿表示，此次推介会，是湖南与英国进一步深化交流合作的又一关键举措，希望以此次活动为契机，进一步强化湖南与英国在餐饮、文化、旅游等多个领域的交流合作，共同推动双方经济社会的繁荣发展。

The chairman of the Advisory Board of the China UK Business Development Centre (CUKBDC) noted that the unique flavor of Hunan cuisine has brought a new culinary experience to London and added a bright color to London's diverse culture. He added that the CUKBDC will continue to support such cultural exchange activities to create a better environment for promoting friendly exchanges and cooperation between London and China as well as other countries.

英中商业发展中心顾问委员会主席表示，湘菜的独特风味给伦敦带来了新的美食体验，也为伦敦的多元文化增添了亮丽的色彩。英中商业发展中心将继续支持此类文化交流活动，为促进伦敦与中国以及其他国家的友好往来和合作创造更加有利的环境。

At the event, the Hunan Business Service Center signed a strategic cooperation agreement with the United Kingdom Hunan Association on "promoting Hunan cuisine to Europe." The Changsha Commerce and Tourism College signed a cooperation agreement on Hunan cuisine culinary education and training with the University College Birmingham. The "Taste of Hunan" British Exhibition and Sales Center was also established.

活动中，湖南省商务服务中心与英国湖南商贸总会签订了“湘菜入欧”战略合作协议，长沙商贸旅游职业技术学院与英国伯明翰大学学院签订中英湘菜厨艺教育与培训合作协议，“味道湖南”英国推广中心成立。

Additionally, the event served as a platform showcasing the charm of Hunan's food culture abroad through cuisine display and tasting activities.

此外，本次活动还通过湘菜美食展示和品鉴的形式，直观展示了湘菜美食文化的魅力。