The grand banquet, accompanied by song and dance, was held in the magnificent King's Palace. According to rank and age, the guests of the royal wedding took their seats in order. Everyone's face was filled with enthusiastic smiles.
Soon, cheerful flute music resounded in the palace, and the servants served the dishes one by one like running water, filling the bamboo mats in front of the nobles' seats.
The main courses included honey-glazed roast venison, spice-smoked roast turkey, slightly spicy roast fish... The carefully seasoned roast meats were fragrant and tender, filled with juices with each bite; side dishes included soft cooked beans, crisp zucchini, thin-skinned mimbontan... Fresh vegetables were brightly colored, tender and refreshing, with a delightful sweetness; staples included soft and crispy corn tortillas, slightly salty black bean paste, rich pumpkin soup... The aromatic staples could be complemented with chili sauce and dried fruits.
