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Twisted Doughnut Day

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Twisted Doughnut Day

Every year on August 8 ↗

A day for enjoying Korean twisted doughnuts.

#Food #Grains #Sweets and snacks #Observances

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How did it begin?

Monnani Kkwabaegi’s official history records its announcement of August 8 as ‘88 Kkwabaegi Day’ in August 2017. This documents that brand’s promotion, not necessarily the earliest use of the name.

Source · 못난이꽈배기 · 공식 회사 연혁 ↗ (new window)

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