Šiauliai District Municipality Center for Ethnic Culture and Traditional Crafts

Education-tasting "Tea drink with real Kuršėnai roll"

Kuršėnai is a city that is not only full of history, but also sweetly alluring with flavors. And one of its most striking symbols is the famous Kuršėnai vyniotinis – a true culinary pride, a combination of soft texture, light dough and light cottage cheese filling, known to every sweet tooth in Lithuania. But have you ever wondered what lies behind the recipe of this delicacy? What is its origin, who was the first to come up with such a dessert and why Kuršėnai became its birthplace?

The education-tasting "Tea drink with a real Kuršėnai roll" invites you not only to taste this legendary pastry, but also to touch its history, mystery, and traditions. Participants will immerse themselves in the sweet gastronomic identity of Kuršėnai - you will hear about the origin of the roll, the production process, why it is so special, and what its journey has been to this day. It is more than a dessert - it is a legend filled with tenderness, conveyed through taste and memories.

During the tasting, not only the real Kuršėnai roll awaits, but also fragrant herbal tea collected in the meadows of Šiauliai region – like a bridge between taste and nature. In the cozy environment of the manor, surrounded by history and warmth, participants will be able to slowly enjoy each bite, talk, share memories and enjoy the moment when time seems to stand still. This is more than education – it is an invitation to feel, taste and rediscover the taste heritage of Kuršėnai. When you leave, you will take away not only a sweet memory, but also a deep understanding of why sometimes one piece of roll can become a whole story.

The cost of education for an adult in a group is 5 Eur.

The cost of education for a child in a group is 4 Eur.