I just caught the anniversary tenth Sabantuy festival in London yesterday!

The organizers really went all out: professional hosts and singers, delicious food, and plenty of hot tea. The only thing they couldn't arrange was the weather, but what else would you expect from Britain but rain? (to be fair, last weekend it was scorching hot at almost +30C/86F)

The weather didn't stop anyone from showing up and sticking around for basically the entire main part of the festival. The organizers say there were up to 300 people. The biggest Sabantuy that's ever happened here!

Big thanks to the organizers and everyone who came. If you didn't make it — definitely come next year :)

I think I'm getting the hang of things. Time to explain what's actually going on here. Let me start with some pictures.