A blue paper of the Reporton Cultural Development of Guangzhou China in 2018 was released by theInstitute of Guangzhou Development of Guangzhou University and the Blue PaperResearch Institute of Guangzhou. The blue paper suggests that Guangzhou shouldapply for the title of “World Gourmet Capital”. At present, in China only Chengdu,Shunde and Macao have been honored as “World Gourmet Capital”. The experts say,Guangzhou meets the standard for applying for the title of “World GourmetCapital”.

It’s said that theNetwork of Creative Cities of the UNESCO has 116 member cities, of which 18 are“World Gourmet Capital”. It’s said that since 2010, three cities of China,namely, Chengdu (2010), Shunde (2014) and Macao (2017) have been honored as “WorldGourmet Capital” in succession.

As a typical city, source and headquarters ofCantonese cuisine, Guangzhou should apply for the title of “World GourmetCapital”. On one hand, by participating in the cultural diversity protectionactivities organized by international non-governmental organizations in theidentity of a city, it can actively promote the excellent catering culture ofChina, exchange and showcase the cuisine culture worldwide and spread Cantonesecuisine to the world. On the other, by applying for the title of “World GourmetCapital” and building the network of creative cities around the gourmet brand,it can promote the creative industry of Guangzhou, improve the image of itsurban brand and enhance its urban innovation capacity and cultural strength.