Vilnius Pink Soup Fest, a festival designed specifically to celebrate Lithuania’s iconic summertime delicacy – cold pink soup – is returning to Vilnius on June 1.
During the festival, visitors will have the chance to try the world’s top cold soup and its numerous renditions, slide down into a giant artificial soup bowl, and partake in a variety of other pink-themed activities, Go Vilnius, the city’s tourism and business development agency, writes in a press release.
The vibrant Vilnius Pink Soup Fest returns to the city for the second time to celebrate the country’s iconic cold pink soup šaltibarščiai. Last year’s event drew a crowd of 15,000 eager to indulge in pink-coloured delicacies, soup-themed activities, and gastronomical experiences.
Just in time for the festival, the Lithuanian pink soup was voted the best cold soup in the world by the Taste Atlas. The Lithuanian summertime delicacy triumphed over renowned contenders from other countries, including the Spanish gazpacho and porra antequerana, or the Bulgarian tarator.
Set up in Tymo Market, next to the self-proclaimed Republic of Užupis, the 2024 edition of the Vilnius Pink Soup Fest will officially kick-start the summer season in the city. With over 100 partners, including restaurants, cafes, pubs, nightclubs, guides, businesses, performers, and various communities, attendees can expect a wide selection of šaltibarščiai-inspired delicacies, drinks, and souvenirs.
Like the last time, the festival will revolve around all things pink, entertaining the visitors with the chance to go restaurant-hoping and sampling unique renditions of the soup and sliding into a giant faux soup bowl down Bastion Hill. The visitors are encouraged to upgrade their wardrobes with pink accents to fully embrace the spirit of šaltibarčiai, and even the best costume contest will take place.
Gastronomical experiences aside, the Vilnius Pink Soup Fest will offer a diverse lineup of other activities like creative workshops and live musical performances. Since the festival is family-friendly, dedicated spaces will cater to children and adolescents.
More information about the Vilnius Pink Soup Fest is available here.
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