One day to explore Japanese street-food of UEF students

Like other Asian countries, Japan or “the Land of Rising Sun” is famous for its sophisticated-but-unique street-food cuisine. With the aim of creating opportunities for UEF students, especially students who major in Japanese Language, to access and gain more knowledge about this cultural specificity, on December 16th, Faculty of Linguistics and International Cultures held the program “Japanese street-food culinary festival”.

The event was attended by Ms. Au Thi Ngoc Anh - Deputy Marketing Manager of House of Food LTD and Ms. To Kim Ngan - Kilala Communication Company Limited. On the behalf of UEF, Dr. Nhan Cam Tri - Vice President, Dr. Vo Van Thanh Than - Dean of Faculty of Linguistics and International Cultures and lectures of faculty attended. 

Japanese cultural repertoires in the event

Dr. Vo Van Thanh Than - Dean of Faculty of Linguistics and International Cultures gave an opening speech

Speaking in this event, Ms. Karen Bando, lecture of Faculty of Linguistics and International Cultures, shared that street-food cuisine and its taste as well as visual appeal always win the heart of all foodies from over the world. Contrast to expensive and complex traditional dishes, street-food seems to be more simple and reflective of Japanese sophisticated cuisine. In other words, street-food is also regarded as a magical door which leads us into the world of Japanese culture. 

Ms. Karen Bando gave a speech on some features of Japanese street-food cuisine


UEF student introduced displayed dishes in the event

Talking about Japanese street-food cuisine means mentioning images of octopus balls called Takoyaki, fish-shape cakes called Taiyaki or savory pancakes called Okonomiyaki,...and other delicious dishes. Each dish samples for particular meaning, unique flavor and even its original decoration which serves customers all the best experiences. 

Japanese street-food does not only have visual appeal but also express its meaning

Participating in the event, not only did students learn more about the origin, history and developing process of Japanese street-food cuisine but they also experienced top-hot dishes. The “Japanese street-food culinary festival” program was regarded as one of the most practical activities relating to the training program in UEF.