"Syzran tomato": folk tradition, and General merriment

In Russia, in different cities, often hosts folk festivals on various themes. "Syzran tomato" has become one of the favorite holidays in the Samara region and beyond.

History

Syzran ' at all times developed at the expense of agriculture. Here, residents used any "piece" of land for growing vegetables. Thus, citizens advanced, and sometimes and mostly earned money.

Today Syzran tomatoes and cucumbers have a great demand in the market. To inculcate respect to agricultural labor and its products, it was decided in 2001 to hold a festival in honor of the tomatoes.

After that, for the past 16 years, every year on the third Saturday of August takes place the celebration. In recent years the festival come even guests from France. For the convenience of residents of the region to this day run "tourist train". The train brings people into the station "Samara" and lucky to Suzdal via the station "Lipyagi" and "Chapaevsk".

Program "Syzransky tomato"

In 2017 is no exception. Was held the next festival. At 7.30 started collecting tourists at the station Samara. Here they boarded the train at 8.00 and went on holiday. On arrival at 10.00 am for wanting to have organized city tours and visits to interactive sites.

To 16.00 guests could do their business and see the decor, to visit the fair and just relax. At 16.00 the concert the people's orchestra on the square. Lenin.

At the same time was the construction of a parade square Syzran Kremlin. Then began a costume parade on the main street of the city. At 17.00 was the opening of the festival on the square. Lenin.

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At the same time on the Playground for children "Dwarf" began competitive events:

• Relay;
• Best costume of the tomato.
• Tasting dishes from tomatoes;
• Best garden Scarecrow.

17.20 concert of the best performers of wind instruments that participated in the international competition "Silver trumpets of the Volga region".

19.30 "tourist train" was waiting for tourists to send to the station of Samara.

Costume parade

This action is one of the main events of the festival. It prepared residents for several months. In the procession was attended by almost all children's collectives of the city and employees of Houses of culture. Can also participate all the inhabitants of the city who made the original costumes.

"Syzran tomato-2017" was devoted to the theme "ecology", so the decoration, the costumes were inspired by the four elements. Fire, water, earth and air were outlined in the decor and clothing. The children performed dances on these topics.

Holiday Traditions

Festival "Syzransky tomato" collects virtually all city residents and government representatives. An annual tradition is preserving a certain number of tomatoes in a jar, it matches the last digits in the name. So, this year, it was rolled into the container 17 of the tomatoes.

At the time of celebration in the names of streets and squares made a funny correction. For example, the alley of the "curly Rowan-tree my Tomatoes" or "Tomato area". Thus is presented to highlight the design of the city. Near nameplate often photographed by tourists.

Competition program

A Favorite event for residents and guests of the city is the election of "Miss Tomato" and "Mr. Tomato". In this competition involved everyone of any age who dressed in costume this vegetable. The winner is chosen, given the originality and "touch of humor" in their own designed clothes for the occasion.

Lovers of delicious and unusual dishes will have the opportunity to try the competition "Hit the tomatoes on the appetite". Here skilled Housewives from all over the region are preparing original dishes, which necessarily as an ingredient should be tomatoes.

The town of craftsmen, an exhibition of folk art, made with his own hands. Here you can see the goods but also buy them. Also on the square is a contest for the best "garden Scarecrow". It is very fond of children.

The festival hosts a variety of workshops on growing vegetables. Housewives share their favorite recipes for cooking tomatoes and their canning. Gardeners put up their crops. Often you can see the unusual size and shape of your tomatoes.

In between entertainment tourists can enjoy traditional Russian dishes. In large samovar serves tea to the guests. Young visitors can indulge in delicious desserts.

At the end of the festival, running a large inflatable "tomato" in the sky and awarded to all winners.

"Syzran tomato" reviews:

On the Internet every year after the regular holiday there are new comments about his organization. This year tourists say more people at the festival.

Also the guests liked the colorful design of the city and order in it. In 2017, more people participated in competitions for the best costume. The audience admired the talent andthe imagination of participants.

Tourists say this year somewhat higher prices on the menu in the cafe. They also specify that to find housing at this time, the city is almost impossible, so the booking must be in advance.

In General, the organization of the holiday "Syzransky tomato-2017" is at a high level, judging from the bulk of the review. Tourists are pleased that the design of the festival is performed in the folk style. Thus supported the Russian tradition.