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Trans‑Urals: Where Tea Tells a Story

Kargapolye (Kurgan Region)
Full Story: 90 photosQuick Impression: 30 photos
Once a year, the Kargapolye Landscape Park is decorated with themed installations
They’re getting ready to welcome guests with pies and other treats
The contest features 44 varieties of aromatic herbal teas
Plenty of smoke today — tea-making requires it!
Homemade baked goods have their own contest category
There’s so much to share — the spirit of generosity is strong
Songs will sound all day, with many performances reflecting the festival’s theme
The audience watches the events with interest
After all: will there be another opportunity like this one?
The Shadrinsk District showcases incredibly beautiful confectionery items
Each contest station has its own unique decoration and special touch
The participants eagerly try on fairy‑tale looks and proudly share their drink recipes
The drink presentation kicks off with energy
The teapots are covered with delicate “caps” that keep the warmth and the mystery
Every detail matters — temperature, color, and aroma
Tasting engages all the senses
The jury’s next tasty stop is Ilyinskoye village (Kataysk District)
The cheerful mood of the tea fairies instantly spreads to the tasters
Staff from the Osinovsky Rural Cultural Center drew parallels between the World War II and the Special Military Operation
Another team skipped traditional cultural imagery for their presentation
Let’s remember the hostesses of the stylized dugout — we’ll meet them again soon
And the heartfelt lyrical songs make people linger by the stage
Who do you think these dancing girls in voluminous skirts are?
Yet the title is deceptive: their act is loud and full of emotion
That’s exactly how the concert program of folk festivities should end
The vocal group “8 March” from Tamakulsky Cultural Center performs in perfect harmony
These applause are for everyone who helped to create this festive atmosphere
The recognition comes with an impressively large samovar
Even as the stalls empty out, the good mood lingers
“Trans‑Urals Tea” will continue to strengthen the region’s brand and its traditions of hospitality

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