Mango Day 2023: It is the height of summer, and we cannot wait to begin celebrating Mango Day on July 22. The yellow fruit is renowned for its delicious and juicy taste. Mango is primarily a summer fruit, and it comes in a variety of sizes and shapes, with each offering a unique method to enjoy its flavour. In India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh, many people consume the fruit without trimming it. They thoroughly squeeze a mango, transforming its interior into a soft, mushy pulp, and then create a hole in the skin to extract the pulp. South Asia produces fifty percent of the world’s mango supply. China is the second-largest producer of mangos.
HISTORY OF MANGO DAY
Several sources indicate that the mango was first cultivated in India more than 4,000 years ago. Mango is a stone fruit that grows on the Mangifera indica tropical tree. The tree can reach heights of up to 150 feet and has an extraordinarily long lifespan. The mango tree’s foliage are orange-red when it is young, but they mature to a lush green colour. Four to five months are required for mangoes, which develop from the tree’s flowers, to completely ripen; prior to this, they are green and hard. Many of the world’s more than 500 varieties were influenced and developed by political, religious, or social events.
Mango was first cultivated in India, and it has a special significance for this nation. The Buddha is depicted reclining next to a massive mango tree, and Babur, the Mughal emperor, decided to conquer India after tasting a particularly delicious mango. Chaunsa, Anwar Ratol, and Kesar mangoes were all created and cultivated by the Mughal empire. Mangoes were so cherished by the empire that one of its emperors, Shah Jahan Zafar, punished his son for reserving and eating all the mangoes in the palace. Over time, mangoes spread from India to other countries around the globe. Mangoes had to be conveyed by humans, unlike other fruits such as cherries, which could be carried by animals and birds without difficulty. Traders and colonists carried mango to Portugal and the United Kingdom. Mangoes are so highly valued in South Asia that they are regarded as the national fruit of Pakistan and India, as well as the national tree of Bangladesh. In the region, a container of mangoes is also considered an act of friendship.
Mango Day 2023: FACTS
- In addition to their delicious flavour, mangoes are a nutrient rich in vitamins and minerals.
- Mango is considered the monarch of fruits because it is the most commonly consumed fruit on Earth.
- Mango trees, according to Indian folklore, can grant desires.
- Green, unripe mangoes contain more vitamin C than mature mangoes.
- The mango is related to pistachios and cashews.
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WHY WE LOVE MANGO DAY
According to some, mangoes combine the flavours of peaches, pineapples, and oranges. Additionally, the sweet and sour flavour is accompanied by an abundance of extremely beneficial nutrients for the body. A mango may contain only 70 calories, making it an excellent addition to your diet.
Summer is characterised by balmy days spent indoors to avoid the heat. However, summer also signifies good times because mangoes are in season. The refreshing fruit can be consumed in shakes, smoothies, fruit platters, savoury dishes, or on its own.
When mangoes are in season, particularly in South Asia, the atmosphere is nothing short of a festival due to the widespread adoration of the fruit. People prepare mango-based dishes or mango-filled gift baskets to send to their loved ones.
