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29 July: what is celebrated today
29 July is a day of striking contrasts. On the same day, the calendar invites us to reflect on the fragility of wildlife, the invisible wounds of the human heart, and the small everyday pleasures that bring comfort. Between the urgency to conserve, the need to heal, and the simple joy of sharing a meal, this day paints a broad and very human portrait of who we are.
International Tiger Day
Proclaimed in 2010 during the Tiger Summit held in Russia, this day emerged as a global emergency call. The meeting, promoted by Vladimir Putin, brought together countries that still retain wild tiger populations with one clear objective: to halt the disappearance of one of the great symbols of wildlife.
In barely a century, the global tiger population declined dramatically, becoming confined to small regions of Asia. Poaching, illegal trafficking and habitat loss remain constant threats. International Tiger Day reminds us that protecting this feline is not only about saving one species, but preserving the balance of entire ecosystems.
International Day of Lovesickness
Not all wounds leave visible marks. 29 July also makes room for heartbreak, an experience as old as humanity itself. So-called lovesickness is not merely romantic sadness: it involves real emotional and physical processes that affect body and mind.
Recognising it as part of the human experience is itself an act of care. This day invites people to speak of pain without shame, lean on close ties and remember that even the deepest break-ups are part of emotional learning and personal rebuilding.
World Lasagne Day
Between intense reflections, the calendar reserves a tribute to simple pleasure. Lasagne, with its layers of pasta, sauce and cheese, is one of those dishes that cross borders and generations. Of ancient origin and associated with Italian culinary tradition, it has been reinvented in countless versions around the world.
Celebrating it is also celebrating cooking as a space for meeting. Lasagne is not usually eaten alone: it appears on shared tables, at family gatherings and in comforting meals. A reminder that gastronomy also builds memory and affection.
International Chicken Wing Day
The day closes with an informal and popular celebration. Chicken wings, born almost by accident in an American restaurant, became a global phenomenon. Far from haute cuisine, they are a symbol of relaxed gatherings, full bars and unpretentious celebrations.
This day pays tribute to food that does not need solemnity to be loved. Wings represent immediate pleasure, diversity of flavours and the joy of sharing without protocols.