The best way to build a bridge between peoples is through culture, and food is an important part of culture.
The next step in bridge building is sharing meals with people of other cultures. Starting or strengthening friendships around food is a great way to lessen the power of prejudices, and put aside our national identities for the benefit of sharing a common bond as humans through our cultural identities.
Edit: even though the stated reason in the article has a political motive, I still think it helps at a human level.
The best way to build a bridge between peoples is through culture, and food is an important part of culture.
The next step in bridge building is sharing meals with people of other cultures. Starting or strengthening friendships around food is a great way to lessen the power of prejudices, and put aside our national identities for the benefit of sharing a common bond as humans through our cultural identities.
Edit: even though the stated reason in the article has a political motive, I still think it helps at a human level.