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Baikal Dumplings Festival 2024
The 8th annual "Baikal Dumplings" festival in Irkutsk featured a pelmeni-eating contest, local food tastings, and musical performances.
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Komsomolskaya PravdaBelorechenskoyeUsolsky Swine ComplexSayansky BroilerBaikalskiye Vkusnyashki
Natalia ShirobokihAlexanderNatalia Kravchenko
- Which companies were major sponsors of the festival?
- Key sponsors included Belorechenskoye, Usolsky Swine Complex, Sayansky Broiler, and Baikalskiye Vkusnyashki, providing various products and prizes for attendees.
- What was the main event of the "Baikal Dumplings" festival?
- The 8th annual "Baikal Dumplings" festival took place in Irkutsk, featuring local agricultural producers showcasing their products and a pelmeni-eating contest.
- Who won the pelmeni-eating contest, and what was their strategy?
- Natalia Shirobokih won the pelmeni-eating championship, defeating returning champion Alexander in a close final round. She attributed her win to her ability to eat quickly.
- What was the overall atmosphere and experience like for attendees?
- The festival was a mix of food, entertainment, and competitions; attendees could sample various foods, participate in quizzes, and watch the pelmeni-eating contest. Many participants received gifts from the festival's sponsors.
- What types of entertainment were offered at the festival besides the eating contest?
- The festival included musical performances by local groups, humorous quizzes with prizes from sponsors, and a tasting of regional delicacies like honey, nuts, and pine cones.