International Tea Day: The United Nations (UN) has declared May 21 as International Tea Day on the recommendations of India, however, this day is celebrated on December 15 Every Year. The proposal was made by India at the International Food and Agriculture Organization’s (FAO) Intergovernmental Group meeting held in Milan 4 years ago.
The United Nations General Assembly has also recognized the tea’s medicinal properties as well as cultural importance. International Tea Day started in New Delhi on December 15, 2005, but a year later it was celebrated in Sri Lanka and spread from there to the world.
Why to Celebrate on May 21?
The United Nations has now declared May 21 as International Tea Day on the recommendation of India. The season of quality tea production starts in May only in most of the tea producing countries. According to the UN, declaring May 21 as International Tea Day will help to boost its production and consumption. It will also help in fighting hunger and poverty in rural areas.
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