The Hot and Spicy Festival, an annual two-day gourmet event hosted by the Beijinger magazine, will offer delicious spicy foods from around the world in Beijing on April 20-21.

The event at Galaxy Soho in downtown will feature a series of entertainment such as live music, dancing, and a Hot Chili Pepper Eating Contest.

Visitors will find spicy food from China, Mexico, the U.S., the Philippines, Peru, Morocco, India, among other countries, offered by more than 40 vendors.