World Tapas Day 2025: 5 fun facts about the Spanish food

World Tapas Day

World Tapas Day is observed every year on June 19 to denote the unique food type that includes small dishes and appetisers enjoyed before the main course

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What is tapas?

In food, tapas is the Spanish word for small dishes and appetisers served in the country`s cuisine and enjoyed by diners while they are sipping on drinks

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Origin of tapas

Being a part of the culture, the day was started in Spain in 2016, and has its origins in being served to travellers who would stop by inns for a quick bite

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Types of tapas

The ingredients that are usually used to make tapas are olives, garlic, meats like ham and seafood, as well as bread and spices

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Tapas in other cultures

Interestingly, there is tapas in other cultures and they are calld by different names. In Greek, it is called `meze` and in Japan it is called `izakaya`

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