On the evening of March 31st, the folk custom event of a Long Table Banquet was held along the waterside corridor of Liwan Lake.
The Long Table Banquet symbolizes longevity. This year's banquet features a 100-meter feast set by the lake, where traditional Sai Kwan features harmoniously blend with the scenic beauty of Liwan Lake. Along the 100‑meter waterside corridor, residents and guests gathered in a festive spirit.
The banquet officially commenced after a series of traditional rituals, including unveiling the pot lids, opening the wine jars, toasting, and serving longevity buns. Later, dancers dressed in Hanfu, with orchid grass in hand, presented flowers to the guests, recalling a ritual scenario described in the "Rites of Zhou". This ritual, called "fuxi" in Chinese, is a traditional Chinese folk custom held by water on the Shangsi Festival in spring, symbolizing purification and the removal of misfortune.
A hundred varieties of Sai Kwan snacks were arrayed along the long table. The Water-chestnut Cake glistened like amber; the Sampan Congee exuded a savory aroma; the Rice Flour Water Caltrop boasted a satisfyingly chewy texture; the Wedding Rice Noodles with Dried Radish absorbed the rich essence of bone broth; and the Baked-Pork-Cake concealed a sweet fragrance of time within their crisp texture.
"Eating in Guangzhou, and eating good in Sai Kwan." During the banquet, a renowned Cantonese dim sum master shared the fascinating backstories of these traditional snacks. Notably, a nearly lost Sai Kwan specialty, Deep‑fried Shrimp with Taro Shreds, made a comeback, with dim sum chefs crafting it on-site, once again showcasing the culinary essence of traditional Sai Kwan cuisine.
3月31日傍晚，“三月三·荔枝湾”民俗活动——“上巳春归 北帝诞 长桌宴”在荔湾湖贴水长廊摆设。
据介绍，长桌宴有长长久久的寓意。今年长桌宴的百米宴席临湖而设，传统西关味道与荔湾湖美景相映成趣。沿着百米贴水长廊，街坊邻舍嘉宾欢聚一堂。
揭锅、开酒坛、祝酒、上寿包……一连串的传统仪式过后，长桌宴正式开宴。随后，身着汉服的舞者手持兰草，向宾客们赠送鲜花，重现《周礼》记载的祓禊场景。
马蹄糕晶莹如琥珀，艇仔粥鲜香氤氲，水菱角柔韧弹牙，濑粉浸润着骨汤的醇厚，鸡仔饼酥脆中藏着时光的甜香……百款西关小食列阵长桌。
食在广州，味在西关，席间，广东著名点心大师为来宾讲述西关小吃的典故；一种已经近乎消失的西关名小吃——炸芋虾也重现江湖，点心师傅现场制作，再现西关传统美食的智慧结晶。