Khabarovsk Debuts Easter Festival with a Three-Ton Kulich and Local Treasures

Khabarovsk will hold its first-ever Easter festival on April 12, coinciding with Orthodox Easter. The event, announced by Maria Radchenko, Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade, will take place at Glory Square. Organisers promise a mix of tradition, local flavours, and record-breaking treats for all attendees. The festival's centrepiece will be a giant kulich, a traditional Russian Easter bread, weighing over three tons. Baked using a special recipe, the enormous loaf will be sliced and shared with visitors for tasting. This follows Khabarovsk's tradition of large-scale food events, such as the Unity Day celebration where a massive pot of tsarskaya ukha was served.

Alongside the kulich, thirty of the region's top food producers will showcase their goods under the 'Made in Khabarovsk Territory' brand. They will offer Easter specialties and hand out 3,000 blessed eggs to attendees. A fair will also run throughout the day, giving locals and tourists a chance to explore and buy local products. Radchenko invited everyone to join the festivities, experience Easter customs, and enjoy the treats. The event aims to highlight local businesses while bringing the community together in celebration.

The festival will combine food, tradition, and local craftsmanship in one large gathering. Visitors can sample the record-breaking kulich, collect blessed eggs, and browse goods from regional producers. Organisers expect the event to become a new annual tradition for Khabarovsk.