аÄÃÅ¿ª½±½á¹û

Mark your calendars for May 30 as Rome hosts the first-ever celebration of the International Day of the Potato. This initiative was established in 2023 to facilitate promoting and celebrating the massive impact that potatoes have on the world when it comes to food security.

The Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations in Rome has brought this special day to the eternal city, marking the beginning of many more days of potato in the future. Experts in farming, ministers, members of the community, and visitors are all welcome to be a part of this inaugural celebration.

With a perfect theme for the celebration—Harvesting Diversity, Feeding Hope—the International Day of Potato showcases how this humble delicacy has saved people around the world. Be a part of this event and find out the different varieties of potatoes, including more than five thousand different varieties.

This means that potatoes can be grown anywhere across the globe, with different varieties thriving in different environmental conditions. This diversity has played a role in global food security, saving people from starvation in hunger-stricken countries.

If you are in Rome, attend the FAO’s International Day of Potatoes and learn more about this less-known food that is saving people around the world. Those who can also join the celebration online are welcome to join virtually. Follow the event through a live stream, and you are sure to learn more about potatoes.

See also

Travel

Rome in Green: March 17th St. Patrick’s Day Celebration