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Many dishes are prepared or served for a special occasion or historic event. Especially children enjoy these special meals or snacks. It is also a good occasion to talk about cultural and historical aspects of life in general and food in particular, whilst enjoying the delicious dishes.
On the first of July 1997, the sovereignty of Hong Kong was transferred from the UK to China. The UK had only "leased" the country for 99 years. The day is celebrated by fireworks and protest marches.
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Mauritania 10 July is Armed Forces Day in Mauritania. Mauritania had become independent from the French in 1960 and President Daddah, who had ruled since then in an authoritarian way, was ousted on 10 July 1978. 21
In 1830, Belgium became independent from The Netherlands and on the 21st of July 1831, King Leopold became the first king. So actually he was a king by election and not by birth. After that, sons became king.
1 July is "Keti-koti" Day in Surinam, and one celebrates that slavery was abolished on 1 July 1863 by The Netherlands. The slaves had to work ten transition years more for little money.
The "Day of the Flemish Community" is celebrated from 1973 in Belgium because the Flemish army beat the French on the 11 July 1302. On September 27, the French Community day is celebrated.
Haute Normandie On 22 July 1894, the first motorized racing event was held in France from Paris to Rouen (Haute-Normandie). The winner did not get the price as his steam machine required a stoker.
Recipes from Burundi 1 July is Independence Day in Burundi. The country had been handed over by Germany to Belgium in 1918 and became independent in 1962. As a Belgian colony, it was one with Rwanda. 12
Orangeman's Holiday in Northern Ireland remembers the Battle of Boyne on 12 July 1690, leading to the victory of protestant King William over the catholic King James.
Oman On 23 July 1970, Sultan Qaboos bin Said al Said of Oman started his reign after he had got rid of his father's power in a palace coup. This day is celebrated as "Renaissance Day".
On 10 October 2010, the Netherlands Antilles was dissolved and Curaçao became a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. The flag stayed the same as before and 2 July is Flag Day.
13 July in Mongolia is part of a three-day National Holiday. Naadam festivals are held in the big cities, with wrestling, horse riding and archery competitions as well as ceremonies. 24
Bolivia On 24 July 1783 Simón Bolívar was born. He helped Bolivia, Colombia, Venezuela and Ecuador to gain their independence from Spain. The four countries celebrate this day in his honour.
Algeria France has tried since 1830 to dominate Algeria. In 1954 the Algerians started their guerilla fights for independence, and won this war on the 3 July 1962, leading to independence 2 days later. 14
On 14 July 1789, the Bastille was stormed. This famous prison contained only 7 prisoners, but the date still became most important for the French Revolution and a big national holiday.
5 July is Día Nacional de Galicia (province of Spain). It has been celebrated since 1979 as it is the day of Sint James, patron saint of Galicia and its capital, Santiago de Compostela.
The Declaration of Independence was adopted on 4 July 1776 in the USA, leading to its independence from the UK. Most of the delegates had only signed a few weeks later.
Saint Rosalia is the patron saint of Palermo, Sicily. She was led to a cave on Mount Pellegrino by angels and spent her life there. Her festival is celebrated on 15 July. 26
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On 26 July 1953 the Cuban revolution started, led by Fidel Castro against the Battista regime. Castro was convicted to 15 years prison, but came free in 1955.
Algeria On 5 July 1962, Algeria became truly independent from France. There had been struggle for a long time and even De Gaulle had to return, but in the end France had to let go. 16
chicken On 16 July 1661, a Swedish bank issued the first banknotes in Europe. The Chinese already used paper money in the 7th century. 27
On 27 July 1953, an armistice was signed between North Korea with the Russians, and South Korea with the USA. The war had lasted 3 years.
Cape Verde The Portugese arrived in 1460 to the uninhabited isles of Cape Verde. The slave trade brought Africans in as part of the population. Cape Verde became independent from Portugal on 5 July 1975. 17
California On 17 July 1855, Disneyland in Anaheim was officially opened. It is the oldest Disney park and the only park that was really built under the supervision of Walt Disney. 28
On the 28th of July, "Fiestas Patrias peruanas" (Peruvian Independence Day) is celebrated because Peru became independent of Spain in 1821. supported the royalists.
Today, the bulls are running through the streets of Pamplona, from time to time taking spectators on their horns. Who should we feel sorry for, the spectators, the bulls or the poor chicken that good slaughtered.
South Africa 18 July 1918 was the day of birth of Nelson Mandela, the man who fought apartheid, was in prison for years and later became president of South Africa. 29
recipes 29 July is "International Tiger Day" to raise awareness for the conservation of this animal. The Sundarbans in Bangladesh is one of the areas where the tiger still lives.
Ukraine On the night between 6 and 7 July the Ukrainians celebrate Ivan Kupala which is Russian for John the Baptist. This date is the same as 24 June in the old style calendar of the orthodox church. 19
Nicaragua 19 July is Sandinista Day in Nicaragua. On this date in 1979, the Sandinista National Liberation Front took the power after a long revolution and ended the Somoza dynasty. 30
30 July is "Eid al Ârch" or Enthronement Day in Morocco. King Hassan II died on 23 July 1999. His son Mohammed VI officially mounted the throne one week later.
On 8 July 1099, the first crusade reached Jerusalem and the Christians marched in a religious procession hoping to beat the Muslims.
Colombia 20 July is Independence day in Colombia. In 1810, the country became independent from Spain, who had been there since 1525, in what they then called "New Granada". The Colombians have always rebelled against Spain. 31
In Australia, the National Tree Day is celebrated today. All over the countries there are festivities surrounding the planting of trees, to highlight the importance of environment and sustainable living.
recipes On the 9th of July 1816, the independence of the "United provinces of South America", later to be Argentina, was declared. This was the result of the May revolution in 1810, which broke Argentina loose from the Spaniards.