Vilnius celebrates with Pink Soup Fest this May

Vilnius is about to host its annual Pink Soup Fest from 29 to 31 May, celebrating the long-lasting Lithuanian chilly beetroot soup, šaltibarščiai. This yr, the competition introduces new experiences such because the Pink Break, a synchronised citywide lunch, and a free Pink Soup Bus connecting key competition places. As Southern Europe faces heatwaves, Vilnius gives a cooler various with its vigorous cultural occasions.

The competition, now in its fourth yr, has grown in recognition, drawing over 93,000 guests final yr, together with 17,000 from overseas. Eglė Girdzijauskaitė, Head of Communications at Go Vilnius, famous, “The momentum is turning the festival into a compelling reason to visit Vilnius.”

Highlights embrace a 50-metre pink water slide, a waiters’ race, and a strolling competitors. The Pink Soup Bus will run freed from cost from Vilnius Railway Station, making it simple to discover town. Additionally, Vilnius Airport will quickly change into Vilnius Pinkternational Beetport.

The Pink Break on 29 May at midday will see residents and guests having fun with šaltibarščiai concurrently throughout town. Halės Market will rework into the Pink Soup Market, internet hosting Pink Nights with music and social occasions.

Beyond the competition, Vilnius gives a packed summer time cultural calendar, together with Culture Night on 12 June and the Lithuanian Youth Song Festival from 3 to six July. With its cooler local weather and vibrant occasions, Vilnius is a gorgeous summer time vacation spot

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