International Tea Day 2024 Date and Theme: Know the History and Significance of the Global Event That Encourages the Consumption of Tea and Its Health Benefits
International Tea Day encourages the consumption of tea, highlighting its health benefits and diverse varieties. The day aims to raise awareness about the need for sustainable tea production and fair-trade practices.
International Tea Day is an annual event that is celebrated around the world on May 21. The day was designated by the United Nations in December 2019 to recognize the long history and cultural significance of tea, as well as its economic importance to many countries. Tea has been with us for a long time as there is evidence that tea was consumed in China 5,000 years ago. It is the world’s most consumed drink after water and is believed to be originated in northeast India, north Myanmar and southwest China, but the exact place where the plant first grew is not known. In this article, let’s know more about the history and significance of the global event. International Tea Day 2024 Wishes and Greetings for Free Download Online: Send Images, Messages, Wallpapers and Quotes to Near and Dear Ones.
International Tea Day 2024 Date and Theme
International Tea Day 2024 will be celebrated on Tuesday, May 21. No theme has been assigned for this year so far.
International Tea Day History
The Intergovernmental Group on Tea called for greater efforts towards expanding demand, particularly in tea-producing countries, where per capita consumption is relatively low, and supporting efforts to address the declining per capita consumption in traditional importing countries. Following this, the General Assembly decided to designate May 21 as International Tea Day. Prior to the UN recognition, International Tea Day was celebrated in tea-producing countries like India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Vietnam, Indonesia, Bangladesh, Kenya, Malawi, Malaysia, Uganda, and Tanzania on December 15. This observance began in 2005 and focused on advocacy for the rights of tea workers.
International Tea Day Significance
International Tea Day encourages the consumption of tea, highlighting its health benefits and diverse varieties. The day aims to raise awareness about the need for sustainable tea production and fair-trade practices. Tea is the second most consumed drink in the world, after water and plays a crucial role in the economies of many developing countries. The tea industry provides employment and livelihood to millions of people, particularly in rural areas. It emphasizes the economic and social importance of tea growers, who often face challenging working conditions.
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