- International Coffee Day
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International Coffee Day (also known as Coffee Day or National Coffee Day)[1] is an annual event observed on September 29[2] for the celebration and enjoyment of the popular beverage coffee.[3] This day is also used to promote fair trade coffee and to raise awareness for the plight of the coffee growers.[4] On this day, many businesses around the world offer free or discounted cups of coffee.[5] Some businesses share coupons and special deals with their loyal followers via social networking.[6] Some greeting card companies sell National Coffee Day greeting cards, as well as free e-cards to help celebrate the occasion.[7] [8]
History
While the exact origin of International Coffee Day is unknown, many countries around the world participate in this event. International Coffee Day was promoted in Japan by The All Japan Coffee Association (全日本コーヒー協会), and first celebrated in 1983.[9] [10] [11] The name "International Coffee Day" originates from the National Coffee Day in the United States, which was mentioned publicly as early as 2005. The name "International Coffee Day" was first used by the Southern Food and Beverage Museum which called a press conference on October 3, 2009 to celebrate 'International Coffee Day' and to announce the first New Orleans Coffee Festival. [12] International Coffee Day was promoted in China by the International Coffee Organization, and was first celebrated in 1997, and made into an annual celebration in early April of 2001.[13] Taiwan first celebrated International Coffee Day in 2009. [14] Nepal first celebrated National Coffee Day on November 17, 2005.[15] Indonesia first celebrated National Coffee Day on August 17, 2006, and is celebrated on the same day as Indonesia's Independence Day.[16]
National Coffee Days Around the World
September 12 is National Coffee Day in Costa Rica.[17] October 1 is International Coffee Day in Japan.[18] Sept 19 is National Coffee Day in Ireland. May 24th is National Coffee Day in Brazil. September 29 is International Coffee Day in the United States, Canada, Malaysia, Ethiopia, and England. September 26 is National Coffee Day in Switzerland. China Celebrates International Coffee Day in early April, the exact date dependent upon the Chinese lunar calendar, and Chinese New Year.[19] November 7 is International Coffee Day in Taiwan.[20] October 21st is National Coffee Day in the Philippines, and was conceived to showcase Lipa City as the longstanding "Coffee Granary of the Philippines".[21] November 17 is National Coffee Day in Nepal.[22] August 17 is National Coffee Day in Indonesia. Germany celebrates International Coffee Day on September 24.
References
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- ^ Monty, Chris (29 September 2011). "National Coffee Day: Perk Up, Time To Celebrate!". Blippitt Internet News Magazine. http://www.blippitt.com/national-coffee-day-perk-up-time-to-celebrate/. Retrieved 8 October 2011.
- ^ "Send a Free Coffee Day Card". International Coffee Day. Punchbowl. http://www.punchbowl.com/ecards/national-coffee-day. Retrieved 8 October 2011.
- ^ "Happy National Coffee Day September 29 Greeting Card". International Coffee Day. Greeting Card Universe. http://www.greetingcarduniverse.com/-Happy+National+Coffee+Day+September+29-greeting+card-742867. Retrieved 8 October 2011.
- ^ "All Japan Coffee Association". Coffee Industry. Wikipedia. http://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E5%85%A8%E6%97%A5%E6%9C%AC%E3%82%B3%E3%83%BC%E3%83%92%E3%83%BC%E5%8D%94%E4%BC%9A. Retrieved 4 October 2011.
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- ^ "Nepal marks 6th national coffee day". Himalayan Times. 2010.11.17. http://www.thehimalayantimes.com/fullNews.php?headline=Nepal+marks+6th+national+coffee+day&NewsID=266001. Retrieved 12 October 2011.
- ^ "Indonesia Celebrates Independence Day with Coffee Tasting". The Hamburg Express. 2009.10.13. http://www.thehamburgexpress.com/content/view/1736/54/. Retrieved International Coffee Day.
- ^ "Costa Rica toasts country’s best coffees". Tico Times. September 12, 2011. http://www.ticotimes.net/Current-Edition/News-Briefs/Costa-Rica-toasts-country-s-best-coffees_Monday-September-12-2011. Retrieved 4 October 2011.
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- ^ "Events (October)". International Coffee Day. Philippines Department of Tourism. http://www.visitmyphilippines.com/index.php?title=OCTOBER&Page=1&pid=4934. Retrieved 12 October 2011.
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- Stark County News on Coffee Day Stark County News
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