November 24, 2016, Beirut – A prestigious audience of VIP guests gathered on November 24th, 2016 for the launching of the Chinese Gourmet Festival, which is being hosted by Phoenicia Hotel Beirut in collaboration with Fransabank.
VIPs, including government ministers and eminent guests, were warmly welcomed to an evening of exceptional Chinese gastronomy prepared by 5-star Chinese chefs at Phoenicia Hotel’s Mosaic restaurant. Speeches were given by Fransabank Chairman and CEO Adnan Kassar, Phoenicia Hotel Hotel Manager Tamara Salha and President of Chinese people’s association for friendship with foreign countries Madam Li Xiaoling.
Running from November 24th to December 8th at Phoenicia’s Mosaic restaurant, the Chinese Gourmet Festival brings the authentic flavors of authentic Chinese cuisine prepared by Chinese master chefs to Beirut. The event follows a successful Lebanese gastronomy event co-organized with Fransabank in Beijing in July earlier this year, and is designed to strengthen cross-cultural ties and tourism between China and Lebanon.
Once more the Phoenicia Hotel, Beirut proves its lead in the hospitality sector and is proud of the collaboration with FransaBank and the chefs coming in from straight from china.