Kaifeng Imperial Song Dynasty Banquet
- Song Dynasty Dance Performance: Dancers in Song Dynasty attire emerge to the rhythm of the music. With graceful movements and flowing sleeves, their supple gestures evoke the elegance of the Song Dynasty, offering guests a visual and auditory feast.
- Ancient Music Accompaniment: As guests are seated, the crisp notes of the zither and the gentle melodies of the pipa blend harmoniously with the delectable food, creating an atmosphere reminiscent of a millennium past.
- Ancient Banquet Recreates Song Rituals: The banquet meticulously recreates the court dining rituals of a thousand years ago, with every detail, from the attendants' attire to the tableware arrangement, faithfully restored according to ancient texts.
- Exquisite Delicacies Throughout the Ages: A curated selection of specialty tea snacks, appetizers, meat dishes, organic seasonal vegetables, and desserts. The entire menu balances historical authenticity with palatable flavors, showcasing the banquet's refinement.
What to expect
This Bianjing Dream 宋 (Song) Dynasty Banquet prepares a heartwarming gift for every guest. All attendees will receive a complimentary Qifeng Ancient Town ticket, allowing you to enter the park early before the banquet. Stroll along the bridges and streams, watch the bluestone paths connect the staggered pavilions, listen to the wind blowing through the corridors carrying the subtle sound of bamboo, and immerse yourself in the ancient and tranquil atmosphere. This elegant experience that transcends a thousand years will be enhanced by a leisurely and pleasant park tour, doubling the treasured beauty of the ancient charm.
Walking into the banquet hall, servers dressed in Song Dynasty attire greet guests with the etiquette of the Northern Song Dynasty, instantly making people feel as if they have returned to the Great Song Dynasty. During the meal, carefully arranged programs will be staged one after another, including a performance of "Testing Medicine for Mother," conveying the culture of filial piety; the "Judge Bao Case" program allows people to see Bao Zheng's impartiality in handling affairs; and the scene of Yue Fei resisting the Jin soldiers, with the historical background of the Zhuxian Town Victory, the actors perform with their feelings for the country and their hometown, making the audience seem to hear the sound of weapons colliding in battle a thousand years ago.
On the table, each dish is made according to the Northern Song Dynasty recipes, restoring the local flavors of the people. The antique porcelain used to hold the dishes features elegant celadon colors and bright and lustrous white porcelain, allowing people to clearly feel the aesthetic style of the Song Dynasty.
This activity, which combines visual experience, taste experience, and interactive sessions, is not just a simple meal, but also allows the culture of the Great Song Dynasty to "live." We sincerely invite everyone to embark on a special journey "Back to the Northern Song Dynasty."
