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Which vegetable is the subject of an annual festival in the Mexican city of Oaxaca?

Question #149832. Asked by psnz.
Last updated Sep 20 2023.
Originally posted Sep 20 2023 5:54 PM.

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Night of the Radishes!
The Night of the Radishes (Spanish: Noche de RĂ¡banos) is an annual event held on December 23 in Oaxaca, Mexico, dedicated to the carving of oversized radishes (Raphanus sativus) to create scenes that compete for prizes in various categories.

The event has its origins in the colonial period when radishes were introduced by the Spanish. Oaxaca has a long wood carving tradition and farmers began carving radishes into figures as a way to attract customers' attention at the Christmas market, which was held in the main square on December 23. In 1897, the city instituted the formal competition.

link https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Night_of_the_Radishes

Response last updated by BigTriviaDawg on Sep 20 2023.
Sep 20 2023, 5:55 PM
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