Event page! 4a00aabb17739f47eb1329ffcf41d63c rice-ball-day
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"text": "Rice Ball Day celebrates rice balls, including the Japanese onigiri—cooked rice shaped into a ball or triangle and often filled or wrapped in nori seaweed. The fillings and flavors can vary widely, from salmon and tuna salad to pickled plum, konbu, tempura, and natto. The day is observed annually on April 19.\nRice balls have long been part of Japanese cuisine. Sources trace their history back to at least the 11th century, when they were associated with lunches, picnics, and travel. The holiday’s own origin is not documented, and no founder is known. Onigiri were traditionally made by hand, but the creation of a machine for producing triangular rice balls in the 1980s helped make them more widely available.\nRice balls are not limited to one shape or style: they may be round, triangular, or shaped in other ways, with seasonings and fillings mixed into the rice or placed inside. This variety makes Rice Ball Day an inviting opportunity to enjoy a familiar favorite or try a new combination.",
"html": "<p>Rice Ball Day celebrates rice balls, including the Japanese <em>onigiri</em>—cooked rice shaped into a ball or triangle and often filled or wrapped in <em>nori</em> seaweed. The fillings and flavors can vary widely, from salmon and tuna salad to pickled plum, <em>konbu</em>, tempura, and <em>natto</em>. <a href=\"https://www.calendarr.com/united-states/rice-ball-day/\">The day is observed annually on April 19</a>.</p>\n<p>Rice balls have long been part of Japanese cuisine. Sources <a href=\"https://dayfinders.com/national-rice-ball-day/\">trace their history back to at least the 11th century</a>, when they were associated with lunches, picnics, and travel. The holiday’s own origin is not documented, and no founder is known. Onigiri were traditionally made by hand, but <a href=\"https://www.calendarr.com/united-states/rice-ball-day/\">the creation of a machine for producing triangular rice balls in the 1980s</a> helped make them more widely available.</p>\n<p>Rice balls are not limited to one shape or style: they may be round, triangular, or shaped in other ways, with seasonings and fillings mixed into the rice or placed inside. This variety makes Rice Ball Day an inviting opportunity to enjoy a familiar favorite or try a new combination.</p>",
"markdown": "Rice Ball Day celebrates rice balls, including the Japanese *onigiri*—cooked rice shaped into a ball or triangle and often filled or wrapped in *nori* seaweed. The fillings and flavors can vary widely, from salmon and tuna salad to pickled plum, *konbu*, tempura, and *natto*. [The day is observed annually on April 19](https://www.calendarr.com/united-states/rice-ball-day/).\r\n\r\nRice balls have long been part of Japanese cuisine. Sources [trace their history back to at least the 11th century](https://dayfinders.com/national-rice-ball-day/), when they were associated with lunches, picnics, and travel. The holiday’s own origin is not documented, and no founder is known. Onigiri were traditionally made by hand, but [the creation of a machine for producing triangular rice balls in the 1980s](https://www.calendarr.com/united-states/rice-ball-day/) helped make them more widely available.\r\n\r\nRice balls are not limited to one shape or style: they may be round, triangular, or shaped in other ways, with seasonings and fillings mixed into the rice or placed inside. This variety makes Rice Ball Day an inviting opportunity to enjoy a familiar favorite or try a new combination."
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"text": "Celebrate by making your own rice balls in a round or triangular shape. Try fillings such as salmon, tuna salad, or pickled plum, and wrap them in nori if you like. You could also enjoy rice balls from a Japanese restaurant, share several varieties with friends or family, or pack them for a picnic. Learn more about onigiri and the different flavors and shapes associated with this versatile food.",
"html": "<p>Celebrate by <a href=\"https://www.calendarr.com/united-states/rice-ball-day/\">making your own rice balls</a> in a round or triangular shape. Try fillings such as salmon, tuna salad, or pickled plum, and wrap them in <em>nori</em> if you like. You could also enjoy rice balls from a Japanese restaurant, share several varieties with friends or family, or pack them for a picnic. Learn more about <em>onigiri</em> and the different flavors and shapes associated with this versatile food.</p>",
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