National Billboard day is celebrated on June 1 every year. The day was created by Keystone Outdoor Advertising, an Out-Of-Home (O.O.H.) advertising agency located in Philadelphia and New Jersey to celebrate the earliest form of advertising in the world. Billboards are pretty much everywhere you go and so reach millions of people daily when placed at high traffic areas. They are used to advertise products, services, public service announcements, and a host of other purposes to pass on a message to as many people as possible, who then get to consume the message consciously or subconsciously. The day should be celebrated as the concept of it has been around for ages.
International Children’s Day
International Children’s Day is celebrated annually on June 1 in different parts of the world as an initiative for children’s well-being and rights. This day is celebrated as part of a greater cause that revolves around ending child abuse, ending the deprivation of children of their rights, and making efforts to improve the lives of children all around the world. Not to be confused with Universal Children’s Day, which is celebrated in November, International Children’s Day is almost identical to its counterpart, the only difference being that it is celebrated in June. The more the merrier!
National Fufu Day
Fufu, the marvelously mouth-watering delicacy that is beloved by West Africans, now has its own holiday—National Fufu Day on August 11. This day honors fufu as it takes its place among the world’s most iconic cuisines. Coinciding with West Africa’s traditional yam festival, which takes place every year in August, the region’s rainy season is the perfect time to celebrate this wonderful finger food.
The traditional recipe for fufu uses true yams, which are boiled and then pounded in a wooden mortar and pestle until a smooth and sticky dough is formed. The tart and sour flavor of pounded starches pair well with full-bodied and well-seasoned meat and vegetable dishes.
As the popularity of fufu grows internationally, it becomes more important for everything concerning fufu to be readily available, including how to make it and where to buy it. Luckily, hungry connoisseurs and fufu enthusiasts alike can check out the book called “The Art of Fufu,” written and compiled by Grubido. The book aims to shine a light on this traditional staple dish, which is a favorite in its native region of Africa and in the Caribbean, and is now beginning to appear on menus all over the world.