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    5 global celebrations of fruits and vegetables 

    5 global celebrations of fruits and vegetables 

    By Simran Jeet
    Jan 22, 2024
    06:34 pm

    What's the story

    Fruits and vegetables, essential components of a healthy diet, are not only cherished for their nutritional value but also celebrated with fervor at festivals worldwide.

    These events, filled with vibrant colors and cultural significance, showcase the diversity and joy that fruits and vegetables bring to our lives.

    Let us explore five lively festivals dedicated to honoring nature's bounty.

    Thailand

    Pineapple festival 

    In Lampang, Thailand, the annual "Pineapple Festival" is celebrated in the month of June honoring the nationwide harvest.

    Spanning three days, the festival displays an array of activities, seminars, exhibitions, and a traditional and ceremonial pineapple cart procession with participants singing and rejoicing.

    Beyond its culinary role, the festival features pineapple sculptures and a "Miss Pineapple" beauty contest, reflecting its cultural and artistic significance.

    Germany

    Pumpkin festival

    Spanning nearly two months, Germany indulges in an extensive celebration dedicated to pumpkins called the Ludwigsburg Pumpkin Festival.

    Boasting over 500 pumpkin varieties, this vast horticultural show includes unique events such as a pumpkin sea race. At the festival's culmination, the victorious pumpkins are cut intricately.

    Showcasing around 400,000 distinct pumpkins, it mirrors a similar festival in New Hampshire, USA, held just before Halloween.

    India

    Mango festival

    Known as the "king of fruits," there are over 1500 mango varieties in India.

    The Mango Festival, kicks off in early July in Delhi. Farmers nationwide converge to exchange experiences at this grand event.

    The festival showcases the diverse types and varieties of mangoes grown across the country. Contests and quizzes abound, offering participants the chance to win abundant amount of this delicious fruit.

    Spain

    La Tomatina

    La Tomatina, an annual food fight festival near Valencia, Spain, occurs on the last Wednesday of August.

    Thousands gather in the town of Buñol to engage in the "World's Biggest Food Fight," hurling over-ripe tomatoes in the streets.

    Originating in 1945, the festival has become one of Spain's most famous events. Fire trucks hose down the streets and participants after the lively tomato battle.

    Italy

    Marino grape festival

    The Merano Grape Festival in Italy is a vibrant celebration of viticulture held annually in Merano. This lively event showcases the region's rich winemaking heritage with an array of grape varieties on display. Visitors can savor local wines, participate in grape-themed activities.

    The festival, blending tradition and modernity, creates a festive atmosphere that attracts enthusiasts and tourists alike to revel in Italy's grape-growing traditions.

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