International Picnic Day 2023: Whether it is a child or an adult, there is hardly anyone who does not like to travel. Especially when it comes to picnics, everyone gets excited, young and old. Due to the daily rush and the increasing burden of work or studies, people often remain mentally disturbed. In such a situation, a picnic is such a way, with the help of which people can spend moments of peace and can also relax their minds.

Everyone must have gone on a picnic sometime in their life. But do you know that there is a day every year when Picnic Day is celebrated? If not, then today we will tell you about this special day dedicated to picnics, so let's know the history and importance of International Picnic Day-

When is Picnic Day celebrated?
Every year, June 18 is celebrated as International Picnic Day all over the world. It is believed that the celebration of this day started during the French Revolution. During that time, on this day, a kind of informal meal was done outside on the spot.

History of Picnic Day
The word picnic comes from the French word 'pique-nique', meaning a social event where everyone shares their food. Although the history of Picnic Day is not entirely clear, it is believed that the picnic began as a kind of informal meal during the French Revolution. According to the Guinness Book of World Records, the largest picnic was held in Portugal, which was attended by about 20,000 people.

That's why picnic was also organized
In earlier times picnic was not just a means to de-stress or eat good outdoor food, but it was also sometimes a kind of gathering of people with similar political interests. The Pan-European Picnic organized on the border of Austria and Hungary in the year 1989 is proof of this.

Picnic day celebration
On this special day, people all over the world meet their friends and family and go on picnics. They usually carried food, games, soft drinks, juices and other essentials with them. At the same time, in the northern region of Australia, this day is celebrated on the first Monday of August. On this day people here get a day off and schools and colleges also remain closed.

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