Banquet in Ba State, Chongqing · An Immersive Experience of the Royal Feast Thousands of Years Ago

Stepping into the Ba State Hall of Chongqing Huali Banquet, a panoramic immersive cultural food show titled Banquet in Ba State is kicking off. Rooted in Bayu culture and integrated with the essences of four great dynasties—the Han, Tang, Song and Ming—it leads guests on a millennia-spanning feasting journey.

The banquet completely breaks away from traditional layouts, adopting a “T-shaped stage + three-sided surrounding” dining table setup reminiscent of ancient royal palaces. This design ensures every diner becomes an “honored guest”, allowing them to be fully immersed in the performance up close.

Over the 90-minute experience, gourmet food blends seamlessly with singing and dancing. As ancient music fills the air, performers clad in exquisite period costumes use dance as a thread to artfully weave together Hanfu culture, ritual music and dance shows with each delicate dish served.

Here, it is not merely a gustatory delight, but a full sensory feast. From the solemn ceremony upon arrival to the display of the elegance and grandeur of each dynasty…