World Egg Day is a holiday known today in many countries of the world. It is celebrated annually on the second Friday of October. World Egg Day is a holiday for all lovers to feast on fried eggs, casseroles, omelettes, etc. There is, in principle, nothing surprising in the appearance of this unusual celebration. Eggs are a universal food product, very popular in different countries. Their use can be the most diverse.
World Egg Day - holiday story
How did it all begin? With the fact that in 1996 the International Egg Commission in Vienna announced a decision on the approval of this world holiday in October - on the second Friday. The Commission stated that there are many reasons for this. Well, many countries were happy to support such a proposal. That is how World Egg Day came about. The history and features of the holiday are very interesting. Today it is becoming more and more popular. Celebrate it fun and bright.
Eggs - a product that needs respect!
Recently, there has been much debate among scientists. Someone believes that eggs are healthy, someone says the opposite. However, thanks to recent studies, you can be firmly convinced that the use of this product should not be avoided. Eggs contain a lot of nutrients, minerals, vitamins, antioxidants. In addition, they do not increase cholesterol.
By the way, Japan is the world champion in egg consumption. Here they are eaten in a variety of ways. On average, every Japanese consumes one egg per day. Russia noticeably lags behind in this “competition”. Most likely, according to experts, this is due to the variety of instant products and convenience foods that have flooded the shelves of modern stores.
At least on World Egg Day it’s worth giving up food so harmful to the body! Please yourself with something tasty and healthy! There are countless recipes for making egg dishes !
How to celebrate a holiday?
So, the second Friday of October is coming ... How will World Egg Day be held? The scenario of the passing holiday in each country and in each city is different. However, everywhere there is an indispensable ritual. People eat eggs in all kinds of ways - from raw and ogologu-mogul to fried eggs and omelettes.
Many even arrange special competitions. Enchantingly fry omelets, tossing them in a frying pan, lower the eggs into the water, turning them in the air when throwing, etc. Needless to say, after that all cooked gourmet dishes are eaten with pleasure.
And how is the holiday celebrated in other countries?
It would seem that World Egg Day is almost the same everywhere. Nevertheless, each country is still different in its traditions.
For example, in Austria, on a festive day, an evening television show shows famous chefs preparing egg dishes, at the same time explaining to the audience their qualities and properties. The benefits of this product in the media are also claimed by agricultural workers and well-known doctors. In the evening, a bright egg-shaped balloon is launched in Vienna. Such a colorful picture is incredibly pleasing to residents and tourists.
In Mauritius, the celebration is also particularly original. Here it is combined with an anti-poverty campaign. For example, once in Mauritius two huge omelettes of ten thousand eggs were created. The pan was four meters in diameter! Cooked omelettes were divided into three thousand parts and distributed to the poor.
In New Zealand, World Egg Day is coming together with International Chef's Day . In 2006, one of the most famous local culinary specialists demonstrated excellent craftsmanship here. The omelet was ready in just a minute. Chefs from all over the country participate in such competitions. Competition proceeds are donated to various hospitals.
In the USA, there is even a special American Egg Chamber. She has developed a marketing campaign, in the center of which is a universal dish called the “Holy Egg” and a wide variety of ways to cook it. All local and state organizations were also provided with materials about this event. They are published in various media.
In Hungary, the world-famous festival of eggs in Siofok on Lake Balaton takes place on this day . Thousands of visitors come here every year. By the way, in the same aforementioned 2006, they prepared the largest egg goulash in the world. This festival is the main cultural, tourist and industry event, combining dance and music.
Firms related to chicken production - special congratulations!
As soon as the holiday arrives, certain companies are going to plan the first to have fun. More precisely, those who are engaged in chickens. Congratulations on World Egg Day they hear since the morning. The offices feel a festive mood. Employees, as a rule, decorate their offices with various posters with eggs depicted on them and congratulate each other. Some companies even dress up in very interesting costumes.
Well, and, of course, everyone eats scrambled eggs and other dishes!
Celebrate fun - you won’t regret it!
So, this wonderful holiday is held annually around the world. You can celebrate it very provocatively. People not only eat eggs, but also organize various contests related to them. Moreover, this is not necessarily a “standard” of the type “roll from trouser leg to trouser leg”. Some people even throw eggs at each other. Of course, the product and appearance are incredibly pathetic, but there’s more than enough fun!
And in some cities, special attention is paid to the egg! For example, in Kremenchug in Ukraine in 2003 even a monument to him was erected! Unfortunately, over time it was broken, but for a long time it was a kind of visiting card of the city. Here, at different times, dates were made, companies of cyclists and representatives of various subcultures met.
In 2014, World Egg Day was celebrated on October 10th. The holiday in various cities and countries was just as fun and interesting as ever! However, there is nothing to be surprised, because all the organizers always carefully think over each of its elements!