World Paella Day
Valencia's signature dish gets a global day. Purists insist on rabbit, chicken, green beans, and saffron — no seafood. Everyone else does whatever they want.
- Category
- Food
- Observed in
Spain
United States
Argentina
Also on this day
Full history →Notable · 2011
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