The most beautiful love story in the world? No, we’re not talking about Romeo and Juliet. We’re talking about Lithuanians’ love of cold beetroot soup. Pink, fresh, creamy... It’s not just soup – it’s a way of life. On 10 June, come ring in the summer season at the Vilnius Pink Soup Fest – the first šaltibarščiai festival ever. The Lithuanian capital of Vilnius will be painted pink!

Festival programme at Tymo market:

Start of the event (Bastion Hill): 11:00

Competition registration (Bastion Hill): 11:00-11:45

Competition (Bastion Hill): 12:00-14:00

Awards ceremony (Bastion Hill): 15:00-15:30

Nelly Jelly Wheel of Fortune (Bastion Hill): 11:00-18:00

RECORD: the largest bowl of Pink Soup (Tymo market): 16:00

Spiciest Šaltibarščiai Eating Competition (Tymo market): 17:30-18:45

Awards ceremony (Tymo market): 18:45-19:00

Leon Somov concert (Kūdrų park): 20:00-21:00

Activities in the city

Pink will be on the glasses and plates of the capital's bars and restaurants - pick up a spoon and taste. If pink soup no longer fit in your belly, choose pink-soup-flavoured coffee, ice cream or dessert! Vilnius hotels also have special offers for the Pink Fiesta.

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Activities in the city

Pink is not just for food. Take part in educational tours or excursions, or celebrate Vilnius Pink Soup Fest in an active way: dance at discos, take part in pink yoga classes. Look out for the Pink bus in the city for pink gifts!

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