Russian Winter Festival in London
The first thing travelers and festival lovers should know is that the fun-filled Russian Winter Festival does not take place in The Russian Federation — as a matter of fact, the festivities happen on Trafalgar Square in jolly old London. Londoners and folks from around the world have grown to love the tradition of gathering together to appreciate and experience Russian culture, including food, music, dance, street theatre, military marching bands, and more. Of course, many talented artists from the Russian Federation perform in the festival, bringing east and west, and young and old together in a moving and thoroughly entertaining celebration of culture.
Kicking off it’s 4th year, the Russian Winter Festival takes place on 13, January 2008 (near Russia’s Old New Year’s Day) on the cobblestone streets of Trafalgar Square. What may festival-goers expect to experience at the one-of-a-kind event this year? Here are some highlights:
Food is a major highlight of the festival, as Trafalgar Square becomes warm and fragrant with traditional Russian dishes. Some tasty and savory treats will be pirozhkis, shashlik, borsch, and Russian pancakes, all wafting steam into the winter air of London.
Family Fun The Russian Winter Festival is by no means just for adults. Kids will be smiling from ear to ear in the children’s area made especially for them. Children will be entertained by fun Russian street games, puppet theatre, street musicians and performers, and plenty more.
Shopping and Entertainment
Travelers have the opportunity to bring a bit of Russia home with them, as the festival is packed with wonderful trinkets and souvenirs. As the sun begins to set, Russian beer starts to flow, filling the streets with joviality and high spirits. More entertainment kicks off with excellent live music performances, trapeze dances, laser shows, and military dance performances. Festival-goers will have a blast ringing in the New Year in the spirit of Russian culture as the New Year bells ring into the night.
Russian Winter Festival in London
by: Corry Seibert
Add comment May 11th, 2008