Beijing notes: World leaders treated to Chinese feast
The kid who stood beside Yao Ming in front in the parade of the Chinese delegation during the opening ceremonies was one of the victims of the
World leaders were treated to a feast by President Hu Jintao on the eve of the opening ceremonies at a banquet that included an assortment of cold dishes – crystal shrimp, fish rolls, goose liver pate, leaf mustard boiled in oil and a thousand-layer bean curd cake, served on a platter the shape of a traditional Chinese royal lantern. Next came specially designed Bird’s Nest seasonal vegetables, accompanied by prime steak served on a lotus leaf and cod in soy sauce…and many more. An imperial lauriat consists of at least 16 different dishes.
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It was the first time 80 world leaders have gathered on one single occasion. At the airport, officials had to contend with over 30 special flights on top of 300 regular flights, making sure that dignitaries got out of the airport within 10 minutes of their arrival.
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