Celebrity Chef Lan Minglu to Headline the Chinese Food Festival at Long Feng, Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo

A celebration of Chinese culinary excellence is about to unfold at Long Feng restaurant at Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo. The star studded lineup for the highly anticipated Chinese Food Festival will take place from January 20th to 22nd, 2025, said a press release.The festival will feature renowned celebrity chefs, including the esteemed Chef Lan Minglu, a master of Sichuan cuisine, who will bring his unrivaled expertise to the event.

Chef Lan Minglu, a legend in the world of Chinese culinary arts, will serve as the festival’s highlight guest chef. His career spans decades of distinguished achievements, earning him numerous prestigious titles, such as Master of Sichuan Cuisine and the esteemed “Representative Inheritor of Sichuan Cuisine Intangible Cultural Heritage.” Chef Lan’s impressive credentials include winning gold medals at the First National Sichuan Cuisine Cooking Competition and the Fifth National Cooking Competition. He is also a recipient of the State Council’s special government allowances for his contributions to Chinese culinary culture and has been honored as a national technical expert.

A true ambassador of Sichuan cuisine, Chef Lan serves as co-chair of the Sichuan Cuisine Industry Committee of the World Chinese Cuisine Federation and holds leadership roles across various culinary organizations. His reputation for blending tradition with innovation has made him a prominent figure in both Chinese and international gastronomy.