The 12th China (Chongqing) Hotpot and Food Culture Festival kicks off in Chongqing on Oct 16, 2020. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

The festival also has on exhibit a giant hotpot cultural wall that is made of three tons of hotpot seasoning, depicting the origin and development of Chongqing hotpot. According to the organizing committee, the hotpot wall will be recycled after the three-day exhibition.