World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development celebrates global cultures, fosters dialogue, and supports sustainable development.
- Yaji Spice is committed to cultural heritage, sustainability, and women’s empowerment.
- World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development champions the richness of cultural traditions and highlights the significance of intercultural dialogue.
- One way to celebrate culture is to celebrate food. The richness of West African cuisine is a largely unexplored area for many Americans, but it doesn’t have to be.
Browse our collection of spices for the perfect seasoning you didn’t know you needed.
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This May 21, celebrate World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development with Yaji Spice. Yaji Spice is an organization that honors cultural traditions with its West African spices. Along with World Day for Cultural Diversity, Yaji Spice:
- Celebrates global cultures.
- Fosters dialogue.
- Supports sustainable development.
The World Day for Cultural Diversity and Yaji Spice supports each of these three pillars. The day is led by the United Nations – Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
Yaji Spice is the perfect organization to celebrate the world day. As a West African spices brand, it is committed to cultural heritage, sustainability, and women’s empowerment. These values go hand in hand with the values celebrated on the World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development.
The Origins of World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development
In 2001, the Universal Declaration on Cultural Diversity was adopted by UNESCO. The universal declaration recognized the need to “enhance the potential of culture as a means of achieving prosperity, sustainable development and global peaceful coexistence.”
In December 2002, the UN General Assembly marked May 21 as the World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development.
The day champions the richness of cultural traditions and highlights the significance of intercultural dialogue.
Celebrate West African Culture
Celebrate cultural diversity with us on this World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development. One way to celebrate culture is to celebrate food. The richness of West African cuisine is a largely unexplored area for many Americans, but it doesn’t have to be.
Yaji Spice’s curated recipes page features some traditional West African fare, including coconut jollof rice.
Jollof rice is a West African stew made with rice, bell peppers, tomatoes, and meat or fish. The history of jollof rice is passed down through oral traditions and storytellers, which make it a challenge to pinpoint the exact origins of specific recipes. However, it is known that jollof rice evolved from the dish Thieboudienne, a rice and fish stew, and slowly spread across West Africa. In modern day Nigeria and Ghana, there’s a friendly rivalry between which country makes the best jollof rice. This rivalry is known as the “jollof wars.”
The spices that go into coconut jollof rice include Mama Put spice blend and Ataré spice blend. Mama Put is our spice of the month and delivers a lingering, fiery spiciness from its long chili. It can be used on casseroles, stews, or roasts. Mama Put can also be sprinkled in marinades, sauces, or soups.
Ataré spice blend offers a robust heat from the African black pepper. It elevates meats, stews, soups, and vegetables with a harmonious blend of warmth, smokiness, and nuanced sweetness. Browse our collection of spices for the perfect seasoning you didn’t know you needed.
Please note: While no nuts are added to the Nut-Free Suya Spice Blend, Yaji Spice operates in facilities that may process nuts and therefore cannot guarantee the absence of trace allergens. Yaji Spice bears no responsibility for any allergic reactions or related incidents.
