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Tuna Day

Explore the observance’s date, meaning and origins.

Unofficial observance

Tuna Day

Every year on March 7 ↗

A day themed around tuna.

#Food #Fish and seafood #Observances

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How did it begin?

Korea’s fisheries ministry and the Korea Overseas Fisheries Association have observed March 7 as Tuna Day since 2006 to encourage consumption. Promotions have included tastings, tuna-cutting demonstrations and discounts.

Source · 해양수산부 — 어식백세 참치데이 (대한민국 정책브리핑) ↗ (new window)

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