Dezhou braised chicken is served in small pieces. Featuring a red glossy skin, a tender texture, an aromatic smell, and a juicy taste, the delicacy from Dezhou, Shandong province has a history of more than 100 years. [Photo by Zhu Xingxin/chinadaily.com.cn]

Bamboo slip cakes are served. The delicacy is a dish of the Confucius family cuisine, which was included as part of China's national intangible cultural heritages in June 2011. [Photo by Zhu Xingxin/chinadaily.com.cn]

The Shandong delicacies and snacks help to promote the province's local cuisine culture to the whole world. [Photo by Zhu Xingxin/chinadaily.com.cn]

A pastry cook prepares for the repast featuring snacks and delicacies from Shandong province, that were served to attendees at the news conference. [Photo by Zhu Xingxin/chinadaily.com.cn]