Peacock banquet in Yunnan province

A unique feast known as the “Peacock Banquet” in southwest China’s Yunnan Province offers a one-of-a-kind culinary experience that dazzles both the eyes and the taste buds.

The “Peacock Banquet” is a popular culinary tradition in in Yunnan Province, where peacocks symbolize good fortune. The eye-catching culinary spectacle brings together iconic dishes from the region’s diverse ethnic groups which are artfully arranged on banana leaves, mimicking the majestic display of a peacock’s plumage.

Everything on the table is edible except for the “peacock head”, which is just a decorative piece made of foam. Many ingredients and seasonings in the dishes are sourced directly from nature.