Thousands flock to Vilnius for festival celebrating Lithuania's iconic cold beet soup
Summary
Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania, hosted a three-day festival celebrating its famous cold beet soup called šaltibarščiai. Tens of thousands of people, including many tourists, joined in eating the soup and enjoying the colorful events and costumes.Key Facts
- The festival featured a synchronized "Pink Break" lunch where people ate the cold beet soup together at long tables.
- Organizers expected more than three metric tons (6,614 pounds) of kefir, a fermented milk drink used in the soup, to be consumed.
- Over 100,000 people were expected to attend the event during the three days.
- The soup includes beets, kefir, boiled potatoes, eggs, cucumbers, and dill.
- Many visitors dressed in pink or costumes representing soup ingredients such as beets, cucumbers, eggs, and dill.
- The festival included a parade on land and on the Neris River.
- The event aims to boost tourism in Vilnius and attract both locals and international visitors.
- Visitors expressed excitement about the festival’s unique and fun atmosphere, with some traveling from other countries to join.
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