{
  "id": 8565386,
  "title": "Vietnamese culinary magic at Sheraton",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/vietnamese-culinary-magic-at-sheraton",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-19T23:55:29.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Island Sri Lanka",
    "slug": "the-island-sri-lanka",
    "url": "http://island.lk/vietnamese-culinary-magic-at-sheraton/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "At the Sheraton Colombo, a Vietnamese culinary festival named \"Soul of Vietnam\" brought together diplomats, guests, and food enthusiasts to celebrate the country's beloved cuisine and traditions. The event featured lively Vietnamese entertainment and an authentic journey through Vietnam's diverse culinary heritage. Known for its balance of fresh aromatic herbs, subtle spices, and contrasting textures, Vietnamese cuisine was the centerpiece of the evening. The menu showcased fragrant central Vietnamese dishes, providing a taste of the country's rich culinary history.\n\nThe festival also highlighted Vietnam's coffee culture through a \"Sips of Coffee\" experience, introducing guests to the nation's unique coffee traditions. Vietnamese Ambassador Trinh Thi Tam and Embassy representatives added warmth and a convivial atmosphere to the event. Ambassador Tam emphasized that coffee in Vietnam is more than just a drink; it's a way of life, symbolizing the country's energy, creativity, warmth, and hospitality.\n\nVietnamese chefs joined the Sheraton Hotel's culinary team to present the distinct flavors and regional diversity of their cuisine. The festival, presented in collaboration with the Vietnamese Embassy, ran from September 11 to 20 at Colombo Kitchen, offering a taste of Vietnam's celebrated food culture. From fragrant noodles to delicate spring rolls and traditional accompaniments, the buffet displayed the freshness and diversity that make Vietnamese cuisine appealing. The event, organized for the first time by Sheraton Hotel, celebrated Vietnamese cuisine and culture in Colombo.",
  "summary": "By Zanita Careem The vibrant flavours and rich cultural spirit of VietNam came alive at the Sheraton Colombo, where a special Vietnamese food festival ” Soul of Vietnam” brought together diplomats, invitees and food enthusiasts for an evening celebrating the country’s much loved cuisine and tradition. The event was marked by lively Vietnamese entertainment, adding […]",
  "key_points": [
    "Sheraton Colombo hosts Vietnamese culinary festival \"Soul of Vietnam\"",
    "Vietnamese Ambassador Trinh Thi Tam emphasizes coffee culture",
    "Festival runs from September 11 to 20 at Colombo Kitchen"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The culinary festival at Sheraton Colombo marks a new level of cultural exchange and collaboration between the hotel and the Vietnamese Embassy, showcasing the country's rich culinary heritage to a wider audience.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}