Bee Days | Volterra

Sunday 18 May is “World Bee Day”. Now in its fourth year, it aims to draw attention to the world of beekeeping in all its nuances and how humans use its benefits not only for food, but also for therapy.

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In October 2017, it was decided to celebrate World Bee Day on 20 May, an important date for beekeeping. This date coincides with the birth of Anton Janša (1734-1773), a Slovenian breeder and beekeeper who is remembered as one of the forerunners of rational beekeeping. This date is not only to remember this important pioneer of modern beekeeping techniques, but also the role played by Slovenia in promoting this important day and beekeeping and bees in general.