World Tripe Day

Supriya Jain
Dec 22, 2023 By Supriya Jain
Originally Published on Mar 16, 2022
World Tripe Day celebrates tripe which belongs to the meaty variety of offal foods like tongue and liver.

Where is World Tripe Day celebrated?

World Tripe Day is celebrated worldwide to celebrate the dish.

Who is World Tripe Day celebrated by?

World Tripe Day is celebrated every year by people who want others to understand that tripe can be cooked deliciously.

When did World Tripe Day first start?

The history of the day can be traced back to some lines written by Samuel Pepys in 1662, but there is no concrete information about the original date of this event.

Who is the World Tripe Day started by?

A UK-based online publication, 'Tripe Marketing Board,' first created and introduced World Tripe Day.

History And Timeline

Here are some important aspects related to the history of the day.

First Instance

Samuel Pepys and his wife dined in a restaurant and enjoyed eating tripe covered in mustard under his direction.

1662

Tripe Marketing Board

Tripe Marketing Board was set up to replace The Tripe Council.

1992

Virtual Celebrations

Due to restrictions of the pandemic, virtual celebrations were observed across the world for World Tripe Day. This saw many recipes shared online and many quarantined home chefs cooking them.

2021

Traditions And Customs

Traditionally, cooking an authentic tripe dish was how people enjoyed it. This type of meat is famous in Italy and is pronounced as 'tri-pah.' It looks somewhat like a honeycomb and can be eaten both boiled and fried, and the only prominent custom for this day is to eat it.

Ways To Observe Or Celebrate World Tripe Day

The best way to celebrate World Tripe Day is by preparing and trying some on your own. You can also try the Roman-style tripe.

Let your friends and people at your workplace know about World Tripe Day. You can even enjoy the day by reading about the tripe or posting pictures of the tripe dish you cooked on social media.

Facts And Stats

World Tripe Day celebrates this much-shamed dish and strives to return it to an area of honor among meats. It is promoted through this day as its popularity declined in the last century due to increasing affluence and the commonly formed false perception that tripe is not fit to be eaten by humans.

Origins of World Tripe Day go back to 1662; however, it was started much later by the Tripe Marketing Board, formerly called The Tripe Council.

The Tripe Council was originally known as The Tripe Industry Development Council and, briefly, the British Tripe Council; before that, it was The Association For The Legal Disposal Of Unwanted Cow Products.

Several events are organized across the world on this international day.

Who encouraged the celebration of Tripe Day?

The Tripe Marketing Board, a UK-based online publication, first started celebrating Tripe Day.

Why do people celebrate Tripe Day?

Tripe is the lining of the stomach of any cattle. You may expect it to be gross until eaten. The day aims to explain to people that tripe is no different from other meat types like tongue and liver.

Is Tripe Day ethical?

Tripe Day is ethical; if people ignore the facts like the look, smell, and feel of tripe while eating and understand the nutrient value it has and the benefits it provides for a healthy diet, it will be much easier. Also, eating tripe is no less ethical than meat from any other body part of the same animal.

What are some events related to Tripe Day?

Other food days celebrated worldwide like World Tripe Day include World Tapas Day, International Falafel Day, International Pizza Day, and more.

When Is This Day Celebrated

  • Friday, October 23, 2020
  • Saturday, October 23, 2021
  • Sunday, October 23, 2022
  • Monday, October 23, 2023
  • Wednesday, October 23, 2024

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Written by Supriya Jain

Bachelor of Commerce, Master of Business Administration specializing in Marketing

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Supriya JainBachelor of Commerce, Master of Business Administration specializing in Marketing

As a skilled member of the Kidadl team, Shruti brings extensive experience and expertise in professional content writing. With a Bachelor's degree in Commerce from Punjab University and an MBA in Business Administration from IMT Nagpur, Shruti has worked in diverse roles such as sales intern, content writer, executive trainee, and business development consultant. Her exceptional writing skills cover a wide range of areas, including SOP, SEO, B2B/B2C, and academic content.

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