(Photo/ Bai Xueman)

LHASA, May 31 (Kangba TV)--As the economy of Tibet Autonomous Region (TAR) has witnessed fast development, people’s consumption ability continues to increase.

Tourism development has drawn people’s attention to Tibetan food. As a result, local food market has become more prosperous.

Various food festivals with different themes have met people’s demands for delicacies.

During the Dragon Boat Festival, Lhasa First (International) Food Festival kicked off.

2017 Lhasa First (International) Food Festival kicked off on May 30, providing citizens and tourists with an opportunity to appreciate delicacies from all over the world. (Photo/ Bai Xueman)

On the day, though rainy and cold in Lhasa, citizens came to the festival and tasted the delicious food early in the morning. (Photo/ Bai Xueman)

Various food, such as quick-fried tripe of Beijing, stinky tofu of Changsha, hot and sour rice noodles of Chongqing, oyster omelet of Taiwan and egg puff ice cream of Hongkong, etc. were all available in the festival

People stopped at each stall, tasting different food and purchasing that they like.

It is learned that the sponsor of the festival held food festivals in Fujian, Beijing and Shanghai, and is experienced.

According to a related staff member, it is not easy for them to hold this food festival in Lhasa.

They have spent two months preparing for the festival.

As owners of stalls come from all over the country, some were not adapted to Lhasa’s climate and were ill in hospital.

The food festival will last until June 11.