On Friday 11 October, egg lovers worldwide will come together to celebrate the remarkable power of eggs and how they can bring people together.
World Egg Day, celebrated on the second Friday of October each year, invites people from all backgrounds to appreciate and honour the exceptional contributions eggs make in supporting communities worldwide.
Eggs have a unique ability to bring families and communities together. They are a staple in countless cuisines within every continent. From bobotie in South Africa to shakshuka in Tunisia, a delicate quiche in France to Tamago Sushi in Japan; eggs play a central role in meals globally. Through the enjoyment of eggs, people around the world can find common ground and a sense of connection.
Whether in family breakfasts, festive celebrations, or community meals, eggs bring people together, fostering connection and tradition. The South African Poultry Association (SAPA) will sharing this special day with the country via an insert sponsorship on S3’s Expresso Morning Show, delicious recipe videos on Zola Nene and Sifo the Cooking Husband’s social media pages as well as an exciting competition on SAPA’s Facebook page EGGcellentFood and Instagram page eggcellentfoodsa
Eggsellent By Lebo, a 100% black women and youth owned farm, will be celebrating World Egg Day 2024 by holding an egg cookery demonstration in a local shopping centre, hosted by an up and coming South African chef, @meals.with.theloudpedigirl .
World Egg Day is more than a celebration of a household commodity; it’s a recognition of the common bonds that connect us all through the universal appeal and benefits of eggs.
Packing a high punch as a source of affordable quality protein, healthy fats, and a host of vitamins and minerals that together support muscle growth, bone health, brain function, immunity, weight management, and decrease the risk of many lifestyle diseases, there is no doubt that eggs play an important part in our daily nutrition. So much so, that the South African Food Based Dietary Guidelines recommends that we include eggs as part of a healthy and balanced diet.