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上海春节年货集市，环球风味邂逅节日欢庆 2026-02-07
Teresa Bauer, acting consul general of Austria in Shanghai, poses for a photo in front of the booth featuring her home country’s specialty at the fair. Shanghai kicked off its three-day "Global Taste in Shanghai · Global Chinese New Year Fair" on Feb 6 at The Bund · City Hall Plaza in Huangpu district, showcasing a fusion of international cuisines and cultures.
The fair, a collaborative effort by the Shanghai Municipal Commission of Commerce and the Foreign Affairs Office of the Shanghai Municipal People's Government, features over 50 businesses, including both local favorites and international brands from more than 10 countries and regions.
The event offers a wide array of goods, from Shanghai-themed gifts and food hampers to wines, teas, artisanal crafts, and imported delicacies. Diplomats from various consulates in Shanghai visited the market to promote products from their respective countries.
Teresa Bauer, acting consul general of Austria in Shanghai, said, "Shanghai brings together so many different kinds of food and flavors. It's kind of a hub of food culture in China."
She recommended Austrian chocolate from Zotter, an organic chocolate maker, and Viennese coffee from Julius Meinl, a company established in 1862 with a long tradition of Austrian coffee.
Bauer, who has lived in Shanghai for four years, said, "I am very happy to have learned about all the important cultures, not only the Chinese New Year we are celebrating soon. I love the Chinese kitchen, the Chinese food, and it's so different from the food we have in Austria, and I'm very happy to experience all these new things here in Shanghai."
Juan Francisco Padin, the consul general of Argentina in Shanghai, introduces the origins and qualities of the Argentinian merchandise to visitors at the fair. Juan Francisco Padin, the consul general of Argentina in Shanghai, spoke about the connection between Argentinian and Chinese cuisine.
"Argentine and Chinese cuisine share a common understanding of food and gastronomy as a social experience," he said, adding that both cultures view food as a point of gathering for family and friends. He further noted the rising popularity of Chinese cuisine in Argentina, with The Gourmet of Shanghai, a restaurant run by the son of Chinese migrants, becoming a local favorite.
Luis Costa, economic and trade counselor of Portugal in Shanghai, proudly presents a bottle of Portuguese wine at the fair.Luis Costa, economic and trade counselor of Portugal in Shanghai, emphasized the event's role in showcasing Portugal's offerings.
"I think these kinds of events help us also spread the message about what Portugal has to offer," Costa said, adding that products like port wine and cork products are gaining recognition in the Chinese market.
Addressing Chinese consumers, he extended New Year greetings, saying, "Gong xi fa cai (the most common greeting exchanged by the Chinese during Spring Festival celebrations, meaning 'wishing you a big fortune'), and I hope that you can also enjoy your celebrations thinking of Portugal."
Lars Anke, chief representative of Hamburg Liaison Office China, showcase regional products from Hamburg at the fair. Lars Anke, chief representative of Hamburg Liaison Office China, highlighted the importance of the friendship city relationship between Shanghai and Hamburg, now in its 40th year.
"China is a very important partner. So trade with China and exchange with China for us is very, very important and substantial," Anke said. "Hamburg is Europe's third-largest port, but it's the biggest port in Europe for China trade. One third of all containers in the port of Hamburg are connected to trade with China."
Anke, a 20-year Shanghai resident, recommended German wine and sweets for the Chinese New Year celebration.
Lucas Lima, head of the science, technology and innovation section, and head of the cultural and public diplomacy section at the consulate general of Brazil in Shanghai, observes diverse Brazilian specialties showcased at the fair.Lucas Lima, head of the science, technology and innovation section, and head of the cultural and public diplomacy section at the consulate general of Brazil in Shanghai, highlighted the strong trade relations between Brazil and China, with Shanghai playing a key role.
Lima noted the presence of Brazilian products at the market, specifically cachaça, a Brazilian liquor distilled from sugarcane, and meat.
Recommending cachaça for the festivities, he said, "It's a kind of Brazilian drink that can be used with all kinds of foods, with dumplings, Chinese food, and Brazilian food."
Lima expressed enthusiasm for the upcoming Brazil-China Year of Culture in 2026, promising a variety of cultural activities in Shanghai.
He described Shanghai as "a very dynamic city", where it is easy to feel at home.
Source: China Daily
