National Mango Day is celebrated every year on 22 July. Mango is one of the most loved fruits as well as an integral part of Indian history. It is consumed all over the world.
It can be consumed in various ways, for example as ice cream, mousse, smoothie, and more.
The roots of the International Mango Festival can be traced back to 1987 when the National Horticulture Board of India had a bright idea to celebrate mangoes.
It has become an annual tradition which is eagerly awaited by mango lovers across the country. Bustling mango markets, vibrant mango exhibitions, and a plethora of fruit-rich delicacies await visitors during this mango-filled festival.
The history of mango is very old. First cultivated about 5,000 years ago, the fruit is linked to Indian folklore. It is said that Lord Buddha was given a mango grove so that he could rest under the shade tree.
The fruit is called mango in English and Spanish-speaking countries and its name was derived from the Malayan word manna, which the Portuguese changed to “manga” when they arrived in Kerala in the 1490s for the spice trade.
