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Many dishes are prepared or served for a special occasion or historic event. Especially children enjoy these special meals or snacks. It is also a good occasion to talk about cultural and historical aspects of life in general and food in particular, whilst enjoying the delicious dishes.
1 June	Kenyan recipes	Madaraka Day in Kenya, an important step towards independence. On 1 June 1963, the country attained self rule. On 12 December, the country became independent from the UK.	10 June	Portuguese recipes	Luaís Vaz de Camões, a famous Portuguese poet, died on the 10th of June 1580. As he composed Portugal's national epic poem, his death anniversary now marks Portugal's national day.	21 June	French recipes	The summer solstice is a reason for the French for the Fête de la Musique, for amateur musicians. It was an American who invented this event in 1976, Joel Cohen, working for Radio France.
2 June	Italian recipes	The “Festa della Reppublica” is celebrated in Italy. On the 2 June 1946 in a referendum the monarchy was abolished and the fascism reign was replaced with a republic after 85 years.	11 June	Recipes from Canada	Davis day is celebrated in Nova Scotia, Canada in remembrance of William Davis, who was killed in a coal miners’ strike in 1925, and also for other miners, who got killed on the job.	22 June	Recipe from El Salvador	On 22 June, El Salvador celebrates Teacher’s Day, following the UNESCO recommendation and the World Teachers’ Day on 5 October.
3 June	Australian recipes	It is Mabo Day in Australia for Eddie Koiki Mabo, who fought for indigenous land rights. On 3 June 1992 this led to a change in the Australian law, which dated back from James Cook in 1770.	12 June	Filipino recipes	On 12 June 1898, the Philippines' signed the Declaration of Independence, meaning the end to the colonial rule of Spain. Spain ceded the country to the USA, which stayed until July 4, 1946.	23 June	Recipes from Luxemburg	On 23 June, Luxemburg has a National Holiday, in honor of the Grand Duke's Official Birthday. The Duke's birthday nor his is not on this date. But, after all, any reason is good for celebration.
4 June	Recipe from Tonga	Tonga, the Kingdom in the South Pacific Ocean, became independent from the British protectorate, which had existed since 1900, on 4 June 1970, which is now Independence Day.	13 June	Recipe with okra	Today is "World Okra Day" celebrating the existence of this nice vegetable, also called "Ladies Fingers". Okras are eaten in many countries. If you don't like them slimy, try stir frying.	24 June	Asparagus recipes	We celebrate the feast of St. John the Baptist, who baptized people in the Jordan river. It is also the last day to harvest asparagus, which you can baptize with a nice glass of cool white wine.
5 June	Danish recipes	On 5 June 1849 the constitution was introduced in Denmark, hence Grundlovsdag (Constitution day) . The Danish declared half a public holiday, only starting from 12.00 noon.	14 June	Recipe from Iraq	On this day, women's day is celebrated in Iraq. I am not sure whether the women get presents or flowers, or that they just have to slave away like me.	25 June	Recipes from Sweden	Midsummarafton is celebrated in many northern countries but Sweden has probably the oldest tradition. It used to be a pagan holiday, where sacrifices were made for fertility.
6 June	Recipes from Sweden	This used to be Flag Day and was made a National Holiday in 1983 by the Swedish Parliament. The election of king Gustav Vasa in 1523 was celebrated, also meaning the end of the Danish ruled Kalmar Union.	15 June	Danish recipes	Valdemar II of Denmark beat Estonia on the 15th of June 1206, thus giving Denmark its national flag. This is celebrated on the Day of Valdemar.	26 June	Recipe from Romania	26 June is Flag Day in Romania. A similar flag was first used by the revolutionaries in 1848. In 1866 it was confirmed by the Constitution. There have been many changes in the country, but the flag is still the same.
6 June	Recipes from New Zealand	In New Zealand the Queen's Birthday is celebrated. She was born on 21 April 1926; the first Monday of June is also the opening of the ski season. Australia selected the second Monday in June.	16 June	Chinese recipes	The Duanwu Festival or Dragon Boat Festival is celebrated in China. The people commemorate Qu Yuan, a famous scholar in the 3rd century BC. When he committed suicide by drowning, people tried to save him by boat.	27 June	Recipe from Djibouti	Djibouti became independent from France on 27 June 1977, as one of the last countries. In the 19^th century, its name was “French Somaliland”. This is celebrated on Independence Day.
7 June	Norwegian recipes	The Union Dissolution Day in Norway remembers the 7th of June 1905, when the Norwegian Parliament decided to dissolute the Union between Norway and Sweden, which had existed since 1814.	17 June	German recipes	On the 17th of June 1953, there was an uprising in East-Berlin (then East-Germany) against the Stalinist government. Now this day is celebrated as the German Unity Day.	28 June	Recipes from Ukraine	Today is Constitution day in Ukraine. Constitution Day is celebrated in many countries, apparently it makes people happy to have a constitution. The lawless Dutch don't celebrate it, though.
8 June	Recipe from Slovenia	In Slovenia, the 500th anniversary of Primož Trubar, the first writer of the first Slovene-language book, was celebrated on the 8th of June 2008. His real date of birth is unknown.	18 June	British recipes	18 June 1815 was the Battle of Waterloo day. Napoleon lost against a British-Prussian army that the Duke of Wellington led. It is still remembered by some regiments of the British army.	29 June	Argentinean recipes	On 29 June 1974, Isabela Peròn replaced her husband for health reasons and became the first female president of Argentina. Her husband Juan Peròn died two days later.
9 June	Recipe from Jordan	On the 9th of June, Jordan celebrates Eid-al-Jolous (Ascension to the Throne Day), because on that day in 1999 King Abdullah's ascension to the throne took place.	19 June	Recipes from Algeria	Mohamed Ben Bella was president in Algeria after the liberation war with the French. On 19 June 1965, Ben Bella he deposed by a friend and exiled. This day remained a national holiday.	30 June	Recipe from Nicaragua	The 30th of June is Army Day or Día del Ejército in Guatemala. This commemorates the Liberal Revolution of 1871 which put an end to the leadership of Rafael Carrera.
9 June	Recipes from Uganda	9 June is Heroes Day in Uganda. After having ended the British protectorate in 1962, the country became torn by Amin and Obote; on 9 June 1981, the latter killed many of opponents.	20 June	Argentinean recipes	Día de la Bandera Nacional, or Flag Day, is celebrated in Argentina on the anniversary of the death of it's creator Manuel Belgrano, who died on the 20th of June 1820.