International Mango Festival facts for kids
The International Mango Festival is a super fun event held every year in Delhi, India. It happens in early summer and lasts for two days. This festival is all about celebrating the amazing mango, often called the "king of fruits"! It has been a yearly tradition since 1987.
It is organized by the Delhi Tourism and Transportation Development Corporation (DTTDC). They work with other groups like the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority. The National Horticultural Board and the New Delhi Municipal Council also help. In recent years, the festival has been held at the Talkatora Indoor Stadium.
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What Can You See and Do?
More than 550 different types of mangoes are shown at the festival. Visitors can look at them and even taste many varieties. Some famous types include alphonso, mallika, and amrapali. You might also find himsagar, malda, and balia mangoes.
Mango Dishes and Products
Talented chefs from top hotels come to the festival. They show everyone how to make many different recipes using mangoes. This is a chance to see how versatile the fruit can be.
The festival also features companies that make mango products. You can find delicious mango jams, tasty pickles, and refreshing fruit juice. There are also canned fruit products made from mangoes.
Fun Activities at the Festival
The festival has lots of exciting activities for everyone. There are cultural shows with music and dance. You can watch a mango carving demonstration. There's even a magic show!
People can also join in fun competitions. There's a mango eating competition for women. You can also try writing a mango slogan. A quiz about mangoes helps visitors learn more about the fruit. For the mango judging contest, you need at least seven ripe mangoes to enter. There is also a special prize for the biggest mango!
Why is the Mango Festival Important?
The International Mango Festival helps people learn about mangoes. Many visitors are surprised by how many types of mangoes exist. They learn about different ways to use mangoes in cooking.
The festival also helps promote tourism in Delhi. It is a great way to show off India's rich culture. It also helps boost mango exports to other countries. India sends about 40,000 tonnes of mangoes to 80 countries. Mangoes are very important in Hindu mythology in India. They are a symbol of the joy of life.
Mango Festivals Around the World
Mango festivals are not just held in India. You can find them in other parts of the world too!
Mango Festivals in Other Countries
- The Fairchild Tropical Gardens in Miami, Florida, United States, hosts a mango festival.
- There is also a mango festival in Cebu, Philippines.
- Another festival takes place in Negril, Jamaica.
Mango Festivals in Canada
The first International Mango Festival Canada was held on August 9, 2015. It took place in Mississauga, Ontario. This event was organized by Canadian Friend's Front (CFF) and United Canadian Pakistani Volunteers (UCPV).
Mangoes are loved by many communities in Mississauga. The festival aims to show mangoes from every mango-producing region worldwide. It helps bring people together and supports local businesses. The first outdoor Mango Festival Canada was held on June 4, 2016, at Celebration Square in Mississauga. Entry was free for everyone. The second outdoor Mango Festival Canada was held on June 14 and 15, 2019, also at Celebration Square in Mississauga, with free entry.
