Chefs Back Culinary Competition

And on a lighter note… the finals of NTDs first Chinese International Chinese Culinary Competition will be held on Tuesday and Wednesday. Both finalists hail from Hong Kong. Our correspondent there caught up with some chefs who are voicing their support for the cook off. STORY: One of Hong Kongs most famous chefs, Gao Zhensheng, of Haocai Seafood, is excited by this years competition. Gao has worked as head chef in hotels and restaurants around the world. [Gao Zhensheng, Head Chef, Haocai Restaurant]: The good thing about the competition is that it can promote the traditional culinary arts. This means chefs from different countries can compare notes. It also can help pass on the traditional culinary arts to the next generation. In fact, the significance of this competition is huge. Gaos assistant chef also supports the competition. [Su Lianghai, Assistant Chef, Haocai Restaurant]: I hope the competition can let the veteran chefs teach the new generation, exchange ideas from each other and (the young chefs) can learn long lost culinary skills I hope I can have a chance to join the competition next year. [He Jinlong, San Diego Hotel]: As chefs, we should participate more in this competition, in order to gain more experience and knowledge. If I have a chance, I will join the competition. The competition finals begin on Tuesday in New York City. Make sure you stay tuned to Asia Brief to get the latest results. NTD, Hong Kong, China.

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