Weekend endeavors of Kurganis: Uzbek flavors, coconut enchantment in restaurants, and a culinary fight.
Kurgastan Gastronomic Festival Begins This Weekend
Beginning Saturday, May 31st, the annual gastronomic festival "Tastes of Kurgan" commences at the picturesque shore of Lake Achikul in Belozersky District. Festivalgoers can anticipate a wide array of Trans-Ural cuisine, family-friendly entertainment, outdoor activities, and live music, as well as an artisan market, a fashion show, and activities such as hot air balloon rides, sailing, and horseback riding.
Uzbek Cuisine Festival Taking Place at "Traditions" Cafe
Running concurrently, the Uzbek cuisine festival continues at the "Traditions" Cafe, where visitors can indulge in aromatic platters of plov, a variety of samsa, warming lagman, tender lamb manty, and okroshka served with beef and ayran.
Entertainment Options for Saturday Night
Musicians and dancers can attend a concert at Papin Bar featuring Stas Volosnikov, acrobatic duo "DP No name," and vocalist Anastasia Zyryanovaya. Guests of the restaurant "Maran" will be treated to the energetic sounds of JAM, a group from Chelyabinsk, while Harat's Pub plays host to the cover band "Metro," who will perform popular tunes by "Leningrad" and "Sektor Gaza," among others.
Football Fans Gather to Watch UEFA Champions League Final
The UEFA Champions League final between PSG and Inter will be broadcast live at Harat's Pub from May 31st to June 1st, with kickoff set for 23:55.
World Bicycle Day and Mass Ride in Kurgan
On May 31st, the All-Russian mass bike ride "World Bicycle Day" is scheduled to take place at the Center for Winter Sports in Uval village. Various distances, ranging from 500 meters to 15 kilometers, are available for participants of all ages and fitness levels. Registration is open from 10:00, and the ride commences at 11:10.
Further Information on Upcoming Events
On June 1st, the Kurgan Regional House of Folk Art (Gogolya St., 30) will host the international cat exhibition "Zavural Cat Magic." Visitors can expect to see various breeds, such as Maine Coons, Scottish Folds, Munchkins, Sphynx, Bengals, and more. Events for children, including master classes and shows, as well as expert lectures for adults, will also be on offer.
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At the conclusion of the day on Saturday, June 1st, festival attendees could also explore the International Cat Exhibition "Zavural Cat Magic" taking place at the Kurgan Regional House of Folk Art, featuring various cat breeds and family-friendly activities. Meanwhile, sports enthusiasts can catch the live broadcast of the UEFA Champions League final between PSG and Inter at Harat's Pub, starting at May 31st. As for entertainment options, the gastronomy and lifestyle aficionados can indulge in a showcase of Uzbek cuisine at "Traditions" Cafe, offering dishes like plov, samsa, and lagman.
