global chocolate traditions

National Times Bureau: Chocolate lovers worldwide are raising a toast or rather, a truffle to World Chocolate Day on July 7, celebrating a delicacy that has crossed borders, generations, and even entered the realm of cultural identity.While most enjoy chocolate as a sweet indulgence perhaps a dessert after dinner or a comforting bar during difficult days in several corners of the globe, chocolate is far more than just a snack. It’s woven into history, ritual, cuisine, and national pride.Hari Ganapathy, Co-founder of Pickyourtrail, shared with HT Lifestyle a glimpse into seven countries where chocolate isn’t merely eaten it’s experienced:Mexico: Once…