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Hot oil, peppercorn and chili pepper eating contests, on the sidelines of the Conference on Dialogue of Asian Civilizations, the Chengdu Panda Food Festival is giving foodies a chance to burn their tongues and numb their lips. While Sichuan cuisine has many styles and forms, its signature spice is found in nearly every local favorite — including hotpot. The Hotpot I-Mart is one of the biggest attractions during the food fair.