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SUMMARY:The Ancient Greek KOUZINA - the welcome!
DESCRIPTION:A dinner by the Aegean – on the balcony of Mount Athos Resort in Ierissos.\n\nA dinner of welcome.\nWith appetizers.\nWith seafood\, freshly caught nearby\, in the waters of Mount Athos.\n\nThe welcoming of the guests.\nWith local wine\, produced from Ierissos.\nWith bread\, baked by Tassos.\nWith delicacies. \nWith soul.\n\nThe welcome.\nA rich\, bountiful dinner – in the very heart of the Akanthian land.\nOffered from antiquity to the present day to the “xenos”. \nDrawn — as it were — from the very core of the Greek soul.\nHOSPITALITY\, our word\, the word of the Greeks.\nIt cannot be bought\, it cannot be sold\, and it cannot be staged.\nHOSPITALITY\, our word\, the word of the Greeks. It’s in our DNA.
URL:http://en.mountathosarea.org/event/the-ancient-greek-kouzina-the-welcome/
LOCATION:Ierissos Port\, Ierissos\, 63075\, Greece
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SUMMARY:The Ancient Greek KOUZINA - the blag pig
DESCRIPTION:See it first with your mind's eye.\n\nA balcony overlooking the Sea of Acanthus\, the Restaurant "The Lefko Kochyli" rests between Mount Athos and Aristotle's Mountain.\n\nBelow lies the port of Ierissos\, crystal clear beneath the sky. \nIn the distance rises the sacred peak of Mount Athos\, while fishing boats quietly depart for the evening's catch.\n\nAcross the water stretches a green embrace: Aristotle's Mountain. Hidden within its forests is a farm where the rare black pigs are raised. They are not wild boars\, but an ancient indigenous breed—the very lineage whose exceptional meat was enjoyed by our ancestors in antiquity.\n\nThis evening\, the Executive Chef of Mount Athos Resort\, Tasos Paraskeavidis\, created an extraordinary main course featuring this remarkable black pork. \nBraised slowly for many hours until it became meltingly tender\, it was paired beautifully with IERIS wine\, the distinguished red wine from the local Domaine Agrovision.\n\nThis is ancient Greek KOUZINA at its finest—authentic\, refined\, and magnificent.\nCome and experience it with your own eyes.\nSavor the view. Savor the flavors. Savor the moment.
URL:http://en.mountathosarea.org/event/the-ancient-greek-kouzina-the-blag-pig/
LOCATION:Ierissos Port\, Ierissos\, 63075\, Greece
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SUMMARY:The Aegean Sea KOUZINA - the seas
DESCRIPTION:Seas embrace the Aristotelian and Athonite peninsulas from every side.\nAncient waters—the sea of Aristotle\, the sea of Xerxes\, the sea of Mount Athos.\n\nThe Mediterranean. The Aegean.\nAnd the gifts of the sea\, timeless as ever.\n\nFishermen set sail each afternoon\, departing from the small harbors until they become tiny silhouettes beneath the majestic peak of Mount Athos.\nFish. Shellfish. Seafood.\n\nFairy-tale flavors infused with the scent of the sea and the freshness of iodine.\nToday\, at Eagles Resort\, an ancient Greek-inspired table is set with the finest seafood from Athos\, welcoming guests from Finland who have gathered to connect with the pre-Athonite peninsula\, sharing culture\, heritage\, and traditions.\n\nRosé wines from Megali Panagia and Ierissos\, delicate as rose petals.\nFresh local vegetables paired with the day's catch.\nWild figs.\nForest mushrooms.\n\nA table that celebrates Greece.\nA table that celebrates friendship.
URL:http://en.mountathosarea.org/event/the-ancient-greek-kouzina-the-seas/
LOCATION:Ouranoupolis\, Ouranoupolis\, Halkidiki\, 63075\, Greece
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC+2:20270520T200000
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SUMMARY:A Blue Sea. A Thousand Stories.
DESCRIPTION:Stories of the Sea. Stories of Flavour.\nThe waters of Mount Athos.\nThe Aegean Sea.\n\nThe majestic peak of the great mountain rising above the horizon. \nA landscape whose beauty lies in its simplicity.\nAcross the bay\, Ammouliani\, with its whitewashed houses. The small ferry boats crossing the channel. The fishing boats returning with the morning catch. Sailing yachts and elegant wooden vessels drifting with the breeze.It is the season when spring gently gives way to summer. The azure waters of Mount Athos stretch endlessly before Casa Cook Athos—not merely as a view\, but as an extension of the experience itself.\n\nSerenity.\nYou find yourself believing that paradise can\, indeed\, exist on earth. As though nature has composed every detail in perfect harmony.\n\nAnd then\, a table is set by the sea.\nFresh seafood. \nThe morning's catch. "Caught in the nets at first light\," says the chef.\n\nHere\, exceptional ingredients take centre stage. Fresh fish and seafood from local waters\, seasonal vegetables\, fragrant herbs\, extra virgin olive oil and sun-ripened lemons. \nThe cuisine is refined yet restrained\, allowing every ingredient to express its true character.\nEach dish arrives like a work of art. Colours\, aromas and textures echo the beauty of the surrounding landscape. \nEvery flavour tells the story of this remarkable place.\n\nA table that is unmistakably Greek.\nA table that belongs to Eastern Halkidiki.\nAuthentic. Generous. Unforgettable.
URL:http://en.mountathosarea.org/event/a-blue-sea-a-thousand-stories/
LOCATION:Ouranoupolis Beach\, Ouranoupolis\, Halkidiki\, 63075\, Greece
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SUMMARY:The KOUZINA of the sea: a balcony in the Aegean Sea
DESCRIPTION:Lefko Kochyli.\nA seaside fish restaurant\, where the sea meets your table.\n\nNestled between the two peninsulas of Halkidiki. Mount Athos and Aristotelian Mountain.\nThe port of Ierissos. \nAs the sun sets\, golden reflections shimmer across the water and the fishing boats.\n\nThis is where Executive Chef Tasos Paraskevidis creates. With gifted hands\, he transforms the finest local ingredients into unforgettable culinary experiences. \nEvery dish is rooted in the region's rich bounty. Freshness. Simplicity. Authentic flavour.\n\nA week dedicated to the cuisine of the sea.\nFresh fish and seafood\, paired with locally grown vegetables. Recipes inspired by the monastic culinary traditions of Mount Athos\, passed down through generations.\n\nDelicious stories born of the sea.\nAs the fishing boats set sail at dusk to cast their nets\, the harbour waits for dawn. \nWith the first light\, they return carrying the day's freshest catch.\nAnd Tasos will be there.\nSelecting only the finest fish. Drawing inspiration from the sea's daily gifts. Creating\, once again\, dishes that leave a lasting impression.\n\nReserve your table at Lefko Kochyli\, at Mount Athos Resort\, and indulge in an exceptional dining experience where the sea\, the land and gastronomy come together.\nBecause you truly deserve it.
URL:http://en.mountathosarea.org/event/the-kouzina-of-the-sea-a-balcony-in-the-aegean-sea/
LOCATION:Ierissos Port\, Ierissos\, 63075\, Greece
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SUMMARY:The monastic KOUZINA - an Athonite Table in the Light of the Aegean
DESCRIPTION:A sea.\nAnd across it\, the peak of a blessed mountain.\n\nA secluded corner of the Aegean.\nCasa Cook Athos\, overlooking the islets — Drenia.\n\nA monastic table.\nA monk who cooks.\n\nΑn image drawn from the Light of Greece.\nΑ setting bathed in sunset.\nThe most intensely orange sunset you have ever seen.\n\nA frame of simplicity.\nAuthenticity.\n\nOn the table\, treasures from the Athonite KOUZINA.\nFresh seafood\, caught in the nets of local fishermen.\n\nFlavours and combinations inspired by the gardens of the Athonite hills and the surrounding seas.\nAthonite wines\, from Milopotamos on Mount Athos.\n\nAnd with us\, the spirit of Elder Monk Epifanios.\nA memorial.\n\nA Greek story of gastronomy\,\nbathed in the Light of God\nand in the Light of the Aegean.\n\nA taste of place.\nA taste of memory.\nA taste of blessing.\n
URL:http://en.mountathosarea.org/event/the-monastic-kouzina-an-athonite-table-in-the-light-of-the-aegean/
LOCATION:Ouranoupolis Beach\, Ouranoupolis\, Halkidiki\, 63075\, Greece
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SUMMARY:The monastic KOUZINA - the port before Mount Athos
DESCRIPTION:A breathtaking view.\nA fishing harbor.\nTrawlers and flocks of seagulls set out together for an all-night fishing expedition.\nNets ready to be cast into the waters of Mount Athos.\n\nTasos\, Executive Chef at Mount Athos Resort\, is preparing a traditional monastic-style feast.\nInspired by the communal meals of Vatopedi Monastery\, he creates a feast centered around fish and seafood.\nHis own bread\, made with local ingredients.\nTarama\, simply "out of this world".\nFava.\nFresh local vegetables.\nContemporary interpretations of Athonite cuisine\, rooted in tradition.\nHandmade pastas and orzotto.\nLocal cheeses.\n\nThe fishing boats continue their journey through the Athonite seas.\nFishermen at the port of Ierissos cast their lines.\nNight falls.\nAnd Tasos’ feast reaches its absolute gastronomic grandeur.\n\nWe look forward to welcoming you!
URL:http://en.mountathosarea.org/event/the-monastic-kouzina-the-port-before-mount-athos/
LOCATION:Ierissos Port\, Ierissos\, 63075\, Greece
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SUMMARY:THE ARISTOTELIAN EVENTS - the Arnea Traditional Wedding (the revival)
DESCRIPTION:The Revival of the Arnea Traditional Wedding brings the cultural heritage of Arnea to life\, transforming a historical account from 1793 into a vibrant celebration for both the local community and visitors.\n\nThe event faithfully recreates the traditional wedding ceremony of Arnaia\, as recorded by the French Consul of Thessaloniki\, Esprit-Marie Cousinéry\, during his visit to the region. According to the book "A Journey to Halkidiki in 1793" by Stefanos Kotsianos\, the French traveler was deeply impressed by the rich customs of the time\, the colorful traditional costumes\, the dowries\, and the festive celebrations that characterized an 18th-century wedding in Arnaia.\n\nThe celebration begins at Chorostasi Square (Town Hall Square). The bride is dressed in the traditional local bridal costume at the historic guesthouse "Aristotelous tou Alexandrou"\, accompanied by local wedding songs. Family members\, friends\, relatives\, and fellow villagers—the traditional "psiki" (wedding party)—gather at what symbolically represents her family home to bid her farewell\, while her dowry is ceremonially loaded onto horses and sent to her new household.\n\nMeanwhile\, the groom prepares in the courtyard of the Folklore Museum of Arnaia\, which serves as his symbolic family home. Surrounded by his own **psiki**\, he is dressed in the traditional groom's attire while local songs are performed in his honor. A village barber completes the preparation by shaving him with soap lather and a traditional straight razor\, reviving one of the area's most distinctive pre-wedding customs.\n\nAccompanied by traditional musicians\, local melodies\, and Arnaia's folk dances\, the groom's wedding party begins its procession toward the bride's house. Along the route\, relatives offer traditional wedding treats and **mountovina**\, a local spirit distilled from honeycomb\, adding to the joyful atmosphere shared by participants and spectators alike.\n\nThe two wedding parties meet at Chorostasi Square before proceeding together to the church for the symbolic wedding ceremony. Immediately afterward\, the square is transformed into a traditional village gathering place\, where the wedding feast begins. Music\, dancing\, local delicacies\, and festive celebrations bring the event to a memorable conclusion\, preserving and showcasing the history\, customs\, and living traditions of Arnaia.\n
URL:http://en.mountathosarea.org/event/the-aristotelian-events-the-arnea-traditional-wedding-the-revival/
LOCATION:Arnea\, Arnea\, Halkidiki\, 63074\, Greece
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