How Cebiche Day was born and why is it celebrated

Every June 28 a very special day is celebrated not only for the Peruvian calendar , but also for gastronomy . This day is commemorated the Cebiche Day ; one of the richest and most representative typical dishes of Peru before the whole world.

Cebiche Day is celebrated as the objective of encouraging and promoting the consumption of this star culinary dish both here and abroad. This simple combination of fish, lemon, onion, pepper and salt has become a delight for the palates of the planet. Do you want to know how this date was born? We will tell you everything below.

Origin of Cebiche Day

Cebiche Day was born in 2008 when the Ministry of Production determined through Ministerial Resolution 708, that every June 28 the Cebiche Day would be officially celebrated throughout the country, not only to promote its consumption throughout the country. world, but because this has been a traditional food in Peru and is a great nutritional source thanks to its properties.

Before, in 2004, the ceviche had been declared Cultural Heritage of the Nation by the National Institute of Culture. As for its writing, there is much debate if it is written with "V" or "B", however the RAE affirms that both are valid, including the variants seviche and sebiche.

According to the journalist Federico More, he pointed out that the word " cebiche " comes from "bait", a name that was given in the 16th century to meals or small sandwiches.