Agros Rose Festival
After two years of absence, the biggest celebration of Spring returned to its home in Agros, and this is none other than the Rose Festival. This festival has been taking
The Holiest Night On The Island Of Hvar
There is nothing so strongly, deeply, and intimately inscribed in the very core of the inhabitants of the island of Hvar and in the deepest point of our identity as
Power Of Seeds To Grow Healthy Communities
The Mediterranean Diet recently flew to New York City for the first international mission of Italy which, through the Municipality of Pollica is leading the coordination of the UNESCO Mediterranean
Spring & Easter Traditions Across The Mediterranean
The beginning of spring is also a time of Easter – the holiest holiday for all Christians. Many popular customs and traditions still bear the mark of pre-Christian symbolism of
CoFE On “Culture-Tourism-Local Sustainable Development: How Can The EU Contribute To The Improvement Of Life For Local Community Members”
Greece, 1 April 2022: EUROPE DΙRECT of Peloponnese, in collaboration with the City Network “SUSTAINABLE CITY,” the European Program “Ariane Condellis” of ELIAMEP, and Inter Alia (a civic action, nonprofit
Greek Orthodox Easter: Religious Traditions, Customs and Food Habits
Easter –‘Pascha’ in Greek– is considered the greatest celebration of the Eastern Orthodox Church and is demonstrated with religious ceremonies followed by various customs. Easter symbolizes the death and resurrection
Today’s Mediterranean Diet in Greece: Findings from the National Health and Nutrition Survey—HYDRIA
This study aimed to investigate the food and macronutrient intake of the population in Greece and evaluate its adherence to the Greek traditional Mediterranean diet. Methods: Adults over 18 years
International Museum Day
The Conviviality of Mediterranean Museums – Mediterranean Diet Emblematic Communities Network – Joint Initiative The International Council of Museums (ICOM) established International Museum Day in 1977 to increase public awareness
Carnival: Symbolic Rituals and Nutrition Practices
Greece, even though living and taking an active part in a contemporary era, is a country that is strongly linked to its traditions and customs. Going through the meaning of
Mediterranean Vegetable Garden in the 2nd Primary of Hora
In the beginning of March 2022, pupils from the 2nd Primary School of Hora (Municipality of Pylos-Nestor), will start growing vegetables as a teaching resource so as to make them
World Wetlands Day – 2 February
For thousands of years, wetlands in the Mediterranean have provided people with water, food, building materials, fertile soil, navigation, and energy. Areas with a water source were a prerequisite for
Happy Birthday Mediterranean Diet
The “Georgakopouleio” Elementary School of Methoni (Municipality of Pylos-Nestor) celebrated the 11th birthday of the first inscription of Mediterranean Diet in UNESCO.
