What are the differences between everyday food and festival food?

Everyday food tends to be simpler and quicker, while festival food is richer and more elaborate. Festival dishes often use special ingredients or take longer to cook. People don't eat festival food all the time because it can be expensive or heavy.

Festival food usually differs in ingredients, preparation and presentation: it's often richer, uses more expensive or seasonal produce, and involves longer cooking or special techniques. Presentation matters too — meals are served in larger portions or as centrepieces. The difference also lies in social function: festival dishes are designed for sharing and ceremony, whereas everyday meals prioritise convenience and nutrition.