this village celebrates soup with unlimited tasting, cooking competition and entertainment

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Since its creation in 2007 by the association The Soledrathe event brings together families, associations and cooking enthusiasts around a simple and warm dish: the soup. The idea of ​​this celebration was born in the mind of the former president of the association, Eric Descotteinspired by a similar party organized in Florac, in Lozère. In 2005, he wanted to import this concept to Lanta, in order to create a moment of sharing around a friendly dish, to be enjoyed outdoors. The first edition, in 2007, was a test, but the enthusiasm of the participants quickly increased attendance at the event, particularly after a notable appearance on TF1 in 2010.

Today, the Soup Festival – including 17^e edition will be held on Saturday November 16 – is a tradition in Lanta. It brings together up to 1,000 visitors in a festive and family atmosphere. “Our audience is very diverse, from babies in strollers to the elderly,” explains Christelle Gelythe current president of Soledra. The event also attracts people from all over France. “My sisters even come from Brittany to offer soup”she emphasizes.

An expected competition

One week before the event, 22 soups were registered for the competition. During it, participants will compete in creativity to try to win one of the rewards: the Golden, Silver, or Bronze Ladle. At 6 p.m., the jury made up of a chef and event regulars will first judge the presentation of the participants' stands. Then time for the tasting around 7 p.m. Each recipe will be judged according to several criteria: taste, originality, texture…

The public will also have their say. By purchasing a bowl at the price of €7each participant will have the right to taste all the soups and of vote for your favorite drink.

Local associations, such asparents association of Saint-Pierre-de-Lages and theLeisure reception associated with the Lanta schoolwill liven up the evening by preparing their soups on site, adding a fun touch for the children present. La Soledra, organizer of the event, will offer three homemade soups, including a “mystery” soup inspired by the theme of the year, the Olympic Gameswhich will be revealed the same evening.

Entertainment for young and old

But the Soup Festival is not limited to a culinary competition and a gourmet stroll. Several other activities will be offered. These will begin at 4 p.m. with activities for children: circus workshop with juggling, acrobatics and antics; Olympics under the direction of Karine, an athletics trainer, with races and sporting activities and cups and medals (in chocolate!) to be won; nature workshops with Gaspard and Charlotte who will offer activities around the way of life of birds, including the making of seed balls for winter; food awareness with the Interfel association which will lead workshops on vegetables, supervised by a nutritionist.

The evening will continue with music with Mr. Grega multi-instrumentalist artist, followed by a Indian dance animation with Swatiwhich will invite the public to participate.

A party that doesn’t fear bad weather

As a reminder, the Soup Festival is taking place under barnums “No fear in case of rain, we will be sheltered”, confides Christelle Gely. Of mulled wine will be offered to warm up visitors, as well as approximately 300 liters of soupprepared by the association, including the timeless Onion soup.

The winners of the competition will be rewarded with vouchers and prizes with a value ranging from €60 to €500. There will notably be a prize from the town hall for fourth place as well as the Soledra prize awarded by the organizing association. The children will also all be entitled to their medal. “With us, everyone leaves with something”underlines the president, who would like to thank the town hall, its partners, the soup makers, the public as well as the other associations providing help on D-Day, for their loyalty and commitment.

Anaëlle Petit

Practical information
Lanta Soup Festival – Saturday November 16 – at the Lanta bowling alley
Entertainment from 4 p.m. at the bowling alley.
Tasting opens at 7 p.m.
Free entry but purchase of the bowl (€7) required to taste the soups.
More information on the La Soledra website.

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