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Celebrate Mango Day with juicy recipes, tropical drinks, and mango-themed activities - it's the perfect way to bring summer fun all year round!
Celebrate Mango Day on July 22 with a delicious, juicy mango! This day was first celebrated in the late 1990s to honor one of the world's most beloved fruits. Mangoes are sweet and flavorful, full of fiber and vitamins. They're also incredibly versatile - you can add them to salads, smoothies or even make your own homemade mango ice cream! So celebrate Mango Day by enjoying some delicious fruit this summer.
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>4000 BC</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Mango's Early History</div><div class='timeline-text'>Mangoes are believed to have originated in the India-Burma-Malaysia region where they have been cultivated for over 4,000 years.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1498</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Mangoes Reach Africa</div><div class='timeline-text'>Portuguese traders take mangoes from Asia to East Africa, further spreading its cultivation and popularity.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1700s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Mangoes in Americas</div><div class='timeline-text'>The delicious fruit is introduced to the Americas in the 18th century with cultivation starting in Brazil and later expanding to Mexico, Haiti and Cuba.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1860</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>California Mango Cultivation</div><div class='timeline-text'>Mangoes begin to be grown in the greenhouses of California, expanding the tropical fruit's reach in the US.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1990s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>National Mango Day Celebration</div><div class='timeline-text'>The first Mango Day is celebrated to honor this beloved fruit, with delicious recipes and mango-themed activities.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Eat a Mango</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>The most obvious way to celebrate Mango Day is to eat a mango. Enjoy the sweet and juicy fruit fresh, in a smoothie, or on top of your favorite salad.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Make a Mango Cake</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Celebrating with a delicious mango cake is a great way to honor the day. You can find plenty of recipes online or create your own masterpiece.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Go on a Mango Hunt</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Head out to the local farmers' market and go on a hunt for different varieties of mangoes. This can be an educational experience as well as fun.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Throw a Mango Party</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Invite all your friends over to celebrate Mango Day in style. Make some mango cocktails, snacks, and desserts to share.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Plant a Mango Tree</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>What better way to celebrate than by planting a mango tree in your backyard or in your local park? Planting a mango tree is an act that will last for years to come.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Mangos are delicious</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>It's hard to deny the deliciousness of a ripe mango. It's sweet and juicy, with just the right balance of tartness. Whether eaten alone or added to a smoothie or salad, mangos make any meal refreshing and flavorful!</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Mangos are nutritious</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Mangos are not only tasty - they're also packed with vitamins and minerals like vitamin C, folate, potassium and calcium. Eating mangos can help boost your immunity, keep your bones strong and even help protect against certain types of cancer!</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Mangos are versatile</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Mango isn't just for snacking or adding to salads — it can be used in a variety of dishes, both sweet and savory. From mango salsa, to mango cheesecake, to grilled fish topped with mango chutney – there's no end to the creative ways you can enjoy this tropical fruit!</p></div></div>
Mango Day is celebrated on July 22nd every year. In 2024 Mango Day will occur on a Monday.
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