For the first time in the Far East will be held the IX International festival of gingerbread art “World of gingerbread”. “The world of gingerbread” is an international festival where gingerbread masters and banners from all over the country demonstrate their unique skills, and a fascinating and informative program is presented to a wide audience, where gingerbread from all over the country is presented. For masters of gingerbread will be held the Competition of gingerbread art and the championship of Russia in printed gingerbread. The gingerbread of the contestants will be appreciated by experts in the field of gingerbread and bakery business. Masters are also waiting for a business program, sightseeing tours around the city and preferential living conditions in hotels in Vladivostok. A fabulous gingerbread city, an exhibition of gingerbread boards from the best denominators of Russia, an exhibition of stucco and printed gingerbread, a gingerbread quest, master classes in painting, carrot molding, making gingerbread houses, a gingerbread fair, in the program of this large-scale project. On October 12, the People's tasting of printed gingerbread will take place: guests of the festival will be able to taste gingerbread and choose the most delicious! Also for residents and guests of the city on the street. Svetlanskaya will be organized mass activities: – a playground with folk games, where experts talk about the sacred meanings of games in folk culture and attract to the game; – a zone of heroes from the strongmen of the Far East, where those who wish can test their strength and endurance; – a gingerbread quest that will guide guests to all locations, and after its passage you can get a memorable prize. Special attention is paid at the festival 4: organized area with entertainment and educational program, which tells about the variety of gingerbread. As part of the festival, a fair was organized on Svetlanskaya Street, where representatives from all over the Far East exhibited products made with their own hands. Also at the festival there is a gingerbread mail, which can send a “carrot from Vladivostok” anywhere in the world, and send a delicious “hello”. The folk festival will end with a light show and a bright performance of the folk-rock group Otawa Yo. For adults and children - the festival "World of gingerbread" - a cultural and educational project where you can get acquainted with the unique properties of gingerbread, get knowledge about the culture and art of Russia, get new skills, meet with masters and mentors of gingerbread business and of course, recharge the festive mood! Where the carrot is, there is a celebration! The competitions can be attended by gingerbread manufacturers, workshops, gingerbread schools, masters of gingerbread, beginners and students of specialized specialties from all over the country! Applications for participation in the festival competitions are open and will last until 25.09.2024.