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Pink Vilnius!
If you’re seeing pink everywhere, you’re most likely at the Pink Soup Fest in Vilnius and not just seeing the city through rose-colored glasses!
Vilnius celebrates the locals’ love of the cold pink beetroot soup Šaltibarščiai in the in the heart of the city.
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Pink Soup Fest is becoming a hot new tradition in Vilnius. Started in 2023, it will be taking over the city annually. The Fest was off to such a great start that now people all over the world know how to pronounce the soup’s name: Šaltibarščiai.
Feel the atmosphere!
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The pink soup might be eaten in other neighboring countries, but Vilnius is the truest fan, throwing the whole Pink Soup Fest in the soup’s honor.
Šaltibarščiai with an elaborate party where everything you touch turns pink. Soup? Pink! Streets? Pink! Outfits? Pink!
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The cold beetroot soup only looks strange at first glance. But it wins the hearts at first taste. Locals can’t have enough of it on a hot summer day.
No wonder they set a record for the largest bowl of Pink Soup at the Pink Soup Fest. 500 liters of pink soup - it’s more difficult to forget that than the pink elephant.
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Talking about records. Eating Šaltibarščiai at 190 meters high is an experience to remember. A plate of the pink soup and the whole city under your feet is a sure way to make unique memories.
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Vilnius' Pink Soup Fountain
A pink soup fountain? It’s possible in Vilnius! The Paupys district created the largest pink fountain that looked just like a bowl of soup. The sight was absolutely refreshing on a hot summer day.
PINK SOUP FEST competition on Bastion HillVilnius, Unexpectedly Amazing
But it’s not only the soup or fountain that’s pink in Vilnius. Fancy going down a pink slide?
Or get a photo in a splash of a pink soup? Everything is possible in Vilnius’ Pink Soup Fest. Pink runs freely in the streets of Vilnius!
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This summer staple food has a cult-like following. Everyone has their own favorite tweaks of the recipe. But at the core, the soup always stays the same: beetroot, cucumber, fresh dills, eggs, and buttermilk with a side of hot potatoes.
PINK SOUP FEST competition judgesVilnius, Unexpectedly Amazing
Šaltibarščiai is low in calories, that’s why it’s a favorite summer food among Lithuanians. But the Pink Soup Fest invited participants to try out different types of sports in the open air. The sight was a true pink inspiration.
PINK SOUP FEST participantsVilnius, Unexpectedly Amazing
Become a fashion icon for a day!
The whole city is your catwalk at the Pink Soup Fest. Show everyone your best pink outfit of the day. You can also profess your true love for the pink soup by donning on costumes inspired by beetroot, eggs, or cartons of buttermilk.
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Are you a true fan of the soup? Profess your love to the Pink Soup Fest wearing special socks or T-shirts.
And don’t forget to save them for next year! Maybe you can start your collection.
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The pink craze leaves nothing untouched. Even an automotive community joined the festival showing off the pink Porsche that looked like an art piece.
That’s a car for a true aficionado of the pink soup.
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Art Meets Soup
The pink soup even crept into home decor! Pink candles, pink paintings, and a limited edition home scent smelling of the pink soup can remind of the Pink Soup Fest long after the soup season is over.
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The soup even has its own art piece - an eye-catching mural by Eglė Žvirblytė.
Not many culinary delights can boast becoming the centerpiece of street art.
One of the city's most prominent aesthetic elements can be seen in Vilnius's center, near to Bernardine Garden.
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A City Goes Pink
The Pink Soup Fest brought together the lively Vilnius community, which included diners, cafés, bars, nightclubs, tour operators, corporations, entertainers, vehicle enthusiasts, and more.
Vilnius Pink Soup Fest 2025
The Vilnius Pink Soup Fest celebrates its third year of success! This annual festival continues to grow in popularity, honoring the city's unique culinary and cultural identity.
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