Wen Gong Banquet

Wen Gong Banquet

　　Wen Gong refers to Zhu Xi, a renowned Neo-Confucian scholar of the Southern Song Dynasty. He lived and lectured in Wuyishan for over 40 years, integrating the Confucian principles of self-cultivation and spiritual refinement into dietary health practices. He created many unique and flavorful dishes and soups for his meals, which became widely popular among the local people in Wuyishan. These dishes were named "Wen Gong Cuisine," and the collection of these dishes is called the "Wen Gong Banquet."

　　The Wen Gong Banquet consists of 15 dishes, all primarily made with local specialties and mountain delicacies from Wuyishan. They are meticulously prepared using traditional methods and given elegant names with profound meanings, offering a distinctive culinary experience. The 15 dishes are: Purple Yang Shines Bright, Ten Sages of Wuyi, Gathering at Goose Lake, Cruising Along the Nine Bend River, Stars Embracing the Moon, Dragon and Phoenix Bringing Prosperity, Magpie Nest on Stone Reef, Seven Treasures Scallion Soup, Abundance Year After Year, Spring Green and Winter Jade, Golden List Proclamation, Immortal Maiden Offers Longevity, Snow Mountain Smile, Dried Fish Feast for Immortals, and Pengzu’s Delicacy.

　　Source: Fujian Provincial Department of Tourism Development