National Dish Becomes a Festival: Lithuania's Pink Soup Fest Attracts 100,000 Visitors

The annual 'Pink Soup Fest' in Vilnius, Lithuania, concluded yesterday, painting the city pink for three days. The event, celebrating the traditional cold beet soup (Šaltibarščiai), attracted over 100,000 visitors. The festival featured a water parade on the Neris River, a 13-meter-high giant slide, and a costume competition. Go Vilnius, the city's tourism agency, reported that over 200 partners participated, offering limited-edition products and creative dishes. The festival has become a key event for showcasing the city's creative energy and tourism appeal.