The 11th Cretan Cuisine Festival in Malevizi
The 11th Cretan Cuisine Festival will be held in Malevizi next Sunday at Michalis Katsamanis Square in Gazi at 8:00 PM. It is organised by the Cretan Cuisine Festival Association, with the support of the Municipality of Malevizi and the Region of Crete and the assistance of the Cultural Associations of Keramoutsi and Gazi.
Cultural associations, local producers and chefs from all over Crete will participate, giving visitors the opportunity to try traditional recipes, learn about the island's pure products, and enjoy live music and dance events.
We invite all Cretans to honour the 11th Cretan Cuisine Festival with their presence. This festival draws elements and strength from the folk tradition and the ordinary people of our land, highlighting and authentically promoting the model of Cretan Nutrition.
With free admission, visitors, members and friends of the clubs will have the opportunity to watch live:
Traditional cooking that highlights the authentic nutritional and social tradition of our country from the clubs and organisations:
- Amira Cultural Association
- Arkalochori Cultural Association
- Marathos Cultural Association
- Gazi Cultural Association
- Goudoura Sitia Cultural Association
- Damasta Cultural Association
- Epano Vathia Cultural Association
- Kavrochori Cultural Association
Kalessa Cultural Association "Our Kalessa" Cultural Association Kastelli Cultural Association Keramoutsi Cultural Association Kitharida Cultural Association Korfon Cultural Association Martha Cultural Association Moni Cultural Association Pyrgos Cultural Association Sison "ASTALI" Rethymno Cultural Association Smari Cultural Association Fodele Cultural Association Fortetsa Cultural Association Love and Krousonas Solidarity Association
The art of panel weaving, one of the oldest Cretan arts, by Maria Kalentaki.
The school cafeteria, in the 40s and 50s, by the Polythea Cultural Association.
Experiential workshop "The most beautiful pastries of Crete", by the Cultural Association of Kitharida.
Experiential workshop "Candy mantinades", the sweetest custom of Crete, by the "THE APOSTLES" Cultural Association of Apostolians.
Experiential workshop "Homemade sourdough", by the Cultural Association of Keramoutsi.
Experiential workshop for children, "Ladenia koulourakia", by the Cultural Association of Gazi.
Experiential workshop "I collect traditional seeds" by Manolis Vardakis – Asterousia Farm.
Musical performances by Manos Lyronis and his band.
Traditional Cretan dances by the "Lazarus and Manolis Chnaris" Folklore Group.