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On the first Saturday of February (February 4) VISIT LITHUANIA offers you to spend an exciting day to see the horse race on the ice of the lake Sartai. Sartai 2012 is a traditional race of trotter horses. This event has become one of the most spectacular events in Lithuania and is well-known abroad. The tradition of raising horses in Lithuania is still cherised. From the oldest times a beautiful Sartai lake has been a venue of the horse race. Due to the changeable weather conditions, the competition takes place in Sartai hippodrome.
This year it will be the 106th horse race. The best trotters from different countries will contest.
Programme
February 4, 2012:
10:00 Folk Art Fair, various folk music bands' performances
11:20 Formal Opening of the trotter horse racing
12.00 The first start of trotter horse racing
15:00 Grand Prix horse trotter race winners' awards
15:30 Dog sled race of the the Grad Prix.
17:00 Grand Prix Dog sled winners' awards
18:00 End of the event
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You will have a chance to enjoy not only the impressive moments of the race, but a traditional fair as well. You will be able to try traditional Lithuanian food and hot beverages to keep you warm. The guests of the fair will be entertained by local music and dance groups.
Breath in some fresh air and feel Lithuanian cold tickling your cheeks...
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Price: 220 EUR (The price is offered for a group up to 4 people)
We offer:
· A transfer to/from Sartai by a comfortable minibus
· Guide, introducing to you lithuanian traditions and the way of life
· Great mood and a wonderfull event
Comfortable transfer, enjoying picturesque Lithuanian winter on the road; guide and a cup of hot wine are all included in the price !
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