From May 1, Rostov-on-Don hosts the Don Herring Festival
We invite Rostovites to the Donskoy Herring Festival
From May 1, the Don Herring Festival takes place in Rostov-on-Don.
This is a reflection of the traditions of the Don hospitality, as well as a good opportunity to get acquainted with the culture of the Don Cossacks. It is not without reason that the festival is set aside in May: having worked up in the Black and Caspian Seas, by May, herring in huge flocks enters the fresh waters of the Don. And here it acquires that special taste,
for which it is respectfully called the Don.
As part of the gastronomic festival, participating restaurants from Rostov-on-Don and the Rostov region prepared special author's dishes from Don herring for tourists and residents. A complete list of participating restaurants
and festival dishes is available on the – http://festivalseledki.tilda.ws/.
On Saturday, May 21, the Don Herring Festival will be held in an open-air format. The event is held by the administration of the Zheleznodorozhny district of Rostov-on-Don. The festival will take place on the territory of Kumzhenskaya grove (Kumzhenskaya st., 2A)
from 11:00 to 16:00.
Traditionally, the festival will feature several themed entertainment venues (food court, photo zones, children's animation areas
, etc.), where guests will find an interesting program and entertainment to their taste.
dance groups, as well as a popular cover band on the main stage of the festival. Children will be able to draw, paint fish and foam ships
, as well as make individual face painting. Everyone can take memorable photos by visiting the colorful photo zones.
You can get acquainted with the Don gastronomic traditions in the food court zone. Guests of the festival will be able to taste the unique Don herring
in various culinary options, as well as other local dishes.
In addition, the guests of the festival will have fun contests and quizzes
to test their knowledge of the gastronomic traditions of the Don. Local products and wine will be raffled as prizes, as well as fashionable clothes with bright prints from Rostov designers.