July 9, Agia Paraskevi, Lesvos – “City Scents” – Loxandra Meets Nostimon Imar
19:30 The Piraeus Bank Group Cultural Foundation is hosting the “Scent of the City” event at the Museum of Industrial Olive-Oil Production of Lesvos. Alexandros Papandreou, Elpida Koumarela and the Agrotourism Women Cooperative of Agia Paraskevi “Selada” invite us along on a nostalgic homecoming. In a cozy courtyard of the Museum, the sights and scents of carefree childhood summers instantly awaken. The mood shifts blissfully when our hostess bursts onto the scene—a true matriarch of Istanbul’s legendary culinary tradition. Her recipes effortlessly blend elegance with bold, soulful spices. Tonight, we’re heading to a place where words are as sweet as halva and our memories spice up. Cooking, after all, is just like love: without passion, the food loses its soul; without love, life loses its meaning.
In collaboration with: Agrotourism Women Cooperative of Agia Paraskevi “Selada”
July 10, Molyvos – Tradition in Motion
19:30 What happens when old recipes meet 1970s party snacks and modern street food? Molyvos turns into a lively food festival stage. Nostalgic dishes are served as street food alongside live street music. Local women and chefs share the secrets and memories of their kitchens. We walk past musical food booths; to taste classic recipes with a modern twist.
21:30 The vibe reaches a peak with a retro playlist reviving the energy and spark of the 60s and 70s, turning the night into a celebration that connects yesterday with today.
In collaboration with: “Molyvos” Traditional Dancing Association, 5th Community of Naval Scouts of Molyvos, AMKE Visit Agiasos, Agricultural Cooperative of Kapi.
July 11, Sigri – Lesvos: Tourism with an Identity.
10:00 Open Days at Sigri Brewery and “Honey in the Petrified Forest” with Tasting Events.
11:00 The Natural History Museum of the Lesvos Petrified Forest hosts the theme Workshop: “LESVOS: Tourism with an Identity Building an Authentic Destination: Connecting Natural Heritage and Gastronomy.” This call-to-action initiative aims to highlight and enhance the island’s tourism product by linking local identity and production with modern forms of tourism. Together, we will explore new horizons for human resources through skill development and the creation of new opportunities, showcasing the dynamics of local gastronomy, wine tourism, and agritourism, centered around the vision “Lesvos – the island as an experience.” Through this unique partnership, modern skills become the vehicle for shaping a thoroughly sustainable, authentic, and competitive tourist destination.
July 12, Petra – With Flour and Water
10:30 Sourdough workshop in the courtyard of Agios Nikolaos Church with chef Kostis Kostakis.
19:30 Plateia Iroou: The Petra Cultural Association invites us on a culinary journey through time. Under the shaded, whitewashed courtyards, flour and water become the women’s winter treasure. Their hands move fast and their gossip even faster, kneading the village news into the dough. A prayer to homemaking and care.
21:30 As the sun sets and the sweet scent of honeysuckle fills the air, we welcome you to Niki’s garden for a traditional veggera from the old days. No screens, no rush—just the company of night-blooming flowers and stories that come alive in the evening breeze. Join us to make the night beautiful with local treats, drinks, and live acoustic music by “Enjoy the Vibes”.
In collaboration with: Social Cooperative Enterprise “Parea @ Lesvos”.