Hanoi (VNA) – The Japan Foundation Centre forCultural Exchange in Vietnam on April 21 held an event to help Vietnamesepeople learn more about sushi - a Japanese typical dish and how to make it.
The event is within the framework of the exhibition"I Love Sushi" taking place from April 12 to May 5, at the centre.
Professor Hibino Terutoshi, a sushi expert and theexhibition curator, said that sushi is the most famous dish in Japanesecuisine. It originated in SoutheastAsia.
With a history of more than 1,200 years, Japanese sushihas continuously changed its form and still exists today as a specialty dish oflocalities.
Sushi is not only a common dish but also a cultural symbol,associated with Japanese history, he said, adding that the event is expected tohelp the Vietnamese public gain more understanding about sushi as well as Japaneseculinary culture.
Visitors have a chance to explore the activities of asushi shop in Japan and types of sushi, and learn how tomake some popular sushi dishes./.