Caribbean flavors shine at capital culture fest

The history of the Caribbean is one of migrations and with that came a fusion of cultures, traditions and flavors. That's why Caribbean cuisine represents a rich fusion of cooking traditions and flavors of the indigenous peoples as well as centuries of migrants from Africa, India, China, Europe and the Middle East, according to organizers of last weekend's Caribbean Food and Cultural Festival in Beijing.

The event was part of the China-Latin America and Caribbean 2016 Year of Culture Exchange, which was proposed by President Xi Jinping at a meeting in Brasilia with regional leaders in July 2014.

Michael Hinds, an award-winning Michelin-starred chef, and Paul Griffith, a celebrity chef in Hollywood, were the Caribbean chefs behind the festival.