National Orange Chicken Day is celebrated on July 15 each year, and whatever its original claim to fame, we’re so glad it came to Chinese restaurants all over North America to delight our palates with another delectable dish from the Orient. Interestingly enough, the orange chicken, which many Americans know and love, is not strictly authentic to any original Chinese dish, though the flavor profile is inspired by the Hunan Province of China. Some of the most beloved versions can essentially be described as chicken nuggets tossed in a delightfully tangy, zesty, sticky sauce which contains most Asian food staples like vinegar, soy sauce, ginger, and garlic.
Emmeline Pankhurst Day
We are celebrating Emmeline Pankhurst Day on July 14. It is a day to commemorate the life of Emmeline Pankhurst and her fight for equal rights for women suffragettes. Pankhurst was an English political activist. Her actions directly resulted in women gaining voting rights in July 1928. She is often criticized by historians for her militant actions. She died in June 1928 before seeing her lifelong dream come to fruition. Her massive political campaigns resulted in the overall empowerment of women in the United Kingdom.
Asahna Bucha Day
Asahna Bucha Day celebrations in Thailand take place on July 10. Start lighting your candles; it’s a Buddhist festival that falls on the full moon of the eighth lunar month every year and brings together families, communities, and adversaries, creating a sense of peace and cohabitation in the countries where it is observed. The Buddha himself set this festival in motion following his legendary sermon in which he outlines the road ahead for Theravada Buddhists.