Creative Sichuan Cuisine Challenge kicks off in Beijing (14)

Contestants pose for group photo at the prize award ceremony of "Chopsticks and Beyond" in Beijing, June 22, 2013. "Chopsticks and Beyond" is a Chinese cuisine challenge launched by CRIENGLISH.com to provide a platform for foreign food enthusiasts to show off their Chinese cooking skills and explore creative dishes with exotic flavor. It features China's four great traditions: Sichuan Cuisine, Cantonese Cuisine, Shandong Cuisine and Huaiyang Cuisine.(Xinhuanet/Yang Yi)