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"text": "Melon Day celebrates Turkmenistan’s prized melons, especially its muskmelons and the Turkmenbashi melon, a crossbreed praised for its aroma, taste, and large size. The holiday takes place on the second Sunday in August and has been observed since 1994, when President Saparmurat Niyazov established it as a national holiday.\nMelon cultivation has a long history in the region. According to a report by UPI, archaeologists have found melon seeds at the ruins of Gyaur-Kala, and Turkmenistan was reported to grow around 400 varieties. The fruit has also been an important agricultural product and a source of national pride.\nCelebrations have centered on Ashgabat and have included large displays of melons, fairs, tastings, competitions, music, and dance. In a 2006 account, the Tehran Times reported that melon growers participated in a “Best Melon” fair featuring prizes for large melons and free tastings. Later observances have also featured festivals, concerts, scientific conferences, and exhibitions of different varieties, according to Eurasianet.",
"html": "<p>Melon Day celebrates Turkmenistan’s prized melons, especially its muskmelons and the <em>Turkmenbashi</em> melon, a crossbreed praised for its aroma, taste, and large size. The holiday takes place on the second Sunday in August and has been observed since 1994, when President Saparmurat Niyazov established it as a national holiday.</p>\n<p>Melon cultivation has a long history in the region. According to a report by <a href=\"https://www.upi.com/Defense-News/2002/08/11/Turkmenistan-celebrates-Melon-Day/12951029074766/\">UPI</a>, archaeologists have found melon seeds at the ruins of Gyaur-Kala, and Turkmenistan was reported to grow around 400 varieties. The fruit has also been an important agricultural product and a source of national pride.</p>\n<p>Celebrations have centered on Ashgabat and have included large displays of melons, fairs, tastings, competitions, music, and dance. In a 2006 account, <a href=\"https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/120732/Turkmenistan-celebrates-Melon-Day\">the <em>Tehran Times</em> reported</a> that melon growers participated in a “Best Melon” fair featuring prizes for large melons and free tastings. Later observances have also featured festivals, concerts, scientific conferences, and exhibitions of different varieties, according to <a href=\"https://eurasianet.org/turkmenistan-famous-melons-named-for-president-cult-book\">Eurasianet</a>.</p>",
"markdown": "Melon Day celebrates Turkmenistan’s prized melons, especially its muskmelons and the *Turkmenbashi* melon, a crossbreed praised for its aroma, taste, and large size. The holiday takes place on the second Sunday in August and has been observed since 1994, when President Saparmurat Niyazov established it as a national holiday.\n\nMelon cultivation has a long history in the region. According to a report by [UPI](https://www.upi.com/Defense-News/2002/08/11/Turkmenistan-celebrates-Melon-Day/12951029074766/), archaeologists have found melon seeds at the ruins of Gyaur-Kala, and Turkmenistan was reported to grow around 400 varieties. The fruit has also been an important agricultural product and a source of national pride.\n\nCelebrations have centered on Ashgabat and have included large displays of melons, fairs, tastings, competitions, music, and dance. In a 2006 account, [the *Tehran Times* reported](https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/120732/Turkmenistan-celebrates-Melon-Day) that melon growers participated in a “Best Melon” fair featuring prizes for large melons and free tastings. Later observances have also featured festivals, concerts, scientific conferences, and exhibitions of different varieties, according to [Eurasianet](https://eurasianet.org/turkmenistan-famous-melons-named-for-president-cult-book)."
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"text": "Celebrate by choosing a muskmelon, slicing it open, and sharing it with friends or family. Compare different varieties if they are available, or learn about Turkmenistan’s melon-growing heritage and the many types associated with the holiday. If you are in Turkmenistan, look for a melon fair, exhibition, tasting, or cultural performance; documented celebrations have included all of these activities.",
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