Funny holidays - World Dumpling Day

Every year on February 18, World Dumpling Day is celebrated in the Udmurt Republic. This event has been celebrated since 2015; it is aimed primarily at developing the tourism image of the republic. There is still heated debate about the homeland of dumplings. The organizers of World Dumpling Day believe that this ancient dish came into Russian traditional cuisine around the 15th century. from the Urals, namely from Udmurtia. It was prepared on holidays from unleavened dough, stuffed with meat or fish. Sometimes cabbage or potatoes were added to the minced meat. The most exotic filling for this treat is fruit. Dishes similar to dumplings are found in Asian, Caucasian, Indian, Italian, German and many other cuisines of the world. Dolma, sorcerers, khinkali, wontons, manti, jiaozi, ravioli, dumplings - all these dishes resemble dumplings. Interestingly, the name “dumpling” comes from the Finno-Ugric words “pel” (ear) and “nyan” (bread). Thus, this noun can be translated as “bread ear.” In the Ural dialect, the popular name “permeni” is sometimes found, associated with the word Perm. In documents of the 17th century. surnames (Pelmenev, Pelmennikov) derived from the name of this dish are mentioned. According to scientists, such surnames were given to people who made money by preparing and selling dumplings. In 2004, a monument to this wonderful dish appeared in Izhevsk. The three-meter structure in the center of the flowerbed depicts a dumpling skewered on a fork. Its diameter is about a meter. The monument has become a favorite place for residents and guests of the city. In a cafe located nearby, you can try the famous Udmurt dumplings. Dumpling Day is celebrated in Udmurtia on a grand scale for several days. Within its framework, a thematic festival is held, during which live broadcasts from various countries are organized on the main stage. Additional venues host:• culinary master classes;• folk festival;• battle between dumpling makers;• national fun and competitions;• fair-sale of souvenirs and semi-finished products;• flash mobs and quests;• photography and children's drawing competitions. Festival guests especially enjoy the raffle for a year's supply of dumplings. Also very popular is the Dumplings EAT, during which everyone is treated to dumplings with the most exotic fillings. We should also talk about the Dumpling Sleigh Parade - a competition for the best design of sleighs, sleds and tubing. The Parade jury evaluates not only the originality and functionality of the decorations, but also their compliance with the stated theme. World Dumpling Day is a relatively young holiday, but already popular among Russians and guests from other countries.