Foreigners bring life stories closer to the people of Brno through non-traditional Czech sandwiches
Traditional Czech sandwiches with non-traditional ingredients from all over the world are made in Brno. Foreigners of various nationalities living in Brno deserved it. They took part in a campaign called Join the Table, supported by representatives of the Brno non-profit organization Nesehnuti. In addition to recipes for sandwiches inspired by their homeland and their favorite places in the city, foreigners and Brno share their own stories.
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In Brno, sandwiches with ingredients from all over the world are made. In the new Join the Table initiative, foreigners share sandwich recipes and their own stories.
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American Issis from Honduras also participates in the sandwich challenge with her story and recipe. “In the beginning, it was difficult for me to understand why people in Czech culture show so little affection. Then I understood that he just needed more time, “the young woman confided.
Americans like Freedom Square the most in Brno. “She has great charm for me. It’s the heart of the city. The amazing thing about it is that people here make contact more easy and even the locals are more open and accessible, “the American described.
The basis of her recipe for Czech-Honduran sandwich is chismol. “It’s a mixture of finely chopped tomatoes, peppers, onions and limes. Aged first with a spread of black beans, I put grated Balkan cheese on top and chismol on top. In my opinion, this sandwich is in a way beautiful to use between cultures, “said the foreigner.
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The project will culminate in a joint meeting of all participants, which are planned for the turn of May and June this year. “We don’t have the exact date and place yet, but it’s definitely going to be made in Brno. In addition to tasting various sandwiches with marinated mushrooms or avocados, we are also planning to present a digital cookbook with foreign recipes and interesting texts about migration at the event, ”said Marek Hadrbolec, spokesman for the Nesehnut organization.
The aim of the initiative is to spread basic information about migration and raising awareness about foreigners living in Brno. “People from Morocco, Tanzania, Syria, Ukraine and the Dominican Republic are participating in the call. We encourage the youngcomer to share their life stories and create content with us that fights stereotypes and promotes mutual tolerance, ”explained Join the Table campaign coordinator Nilza Mafla.
The coordinator added that all the stories and recipes of the foreigners involved will gradually appear on the Instagram Brno page.