Sci-fi or fantasy? Probably both. I can even say that this story explores "sci-fi vs. fantasy" concept. What would you choose: a calculated bio engineered miracle or a crazy religious miracle with unknown origins. I think I would choose science, because look at the festival, it's wild and even barbaric. It's about a crowd of people who become ecstatic with the "natural" food. I am scared of such crowds. Of course, there are some problems with engineered food from one resource, but if it's safe, delicious and can overcome famine, I have no pity for the natural food.

One more thought. This story is quite similar to usual complains in Star Trek -- replicated food vs. natural. Meh. If we can have both, great, if only one -- science wins. ( )