Treasures of Corinthian Land run back on July 16 to the Archaeological Site of Ancient Corinth next to the temple of Apollo.
In a sacred place that unfolds an eternal narrative, the event “Treasures of the Corinthian Land” aims to showcase the agro-tourism scene of the site at full blast with local products and producers having the first word contributing to the development of the contemporary culinary scene.
In one of the most renowned archaeological sites in Greece, just a stone’s throw from Athens, with the number of visitors reaching 150,000 travellers every year, history and culture meet gastronomy and compile the ultimate experience for visitants further strengthening the tourism brand of the region.
More specifically, the event is under the auspices of the Peloponnese Region, the General Confederation of Professional Craft Merchants of Greece (GSEVEE), the Trade and Entrepreneurship Federation of Peloponnese, South-West Greece, Zakynthos, Cephalonia & Ithaca (OEESP) and the Hellenic Confederation of Trade & Entrepreneurship as well as and with the Support of the Ephorate of Antiquities of Corinth, the American School of Excavations of Corinth, the Chamber of Corinth, Wyndham Poseidon Resort & the Culture & Sports Center of the Municipality of Corinth.
Major sponsor of the event is MOTOR OIL HELLAS.
“Treasures of the Corinthian Land can may well be the brand that will distinguish and form an innovative agenda for the extroversion of the tourist product”
Dimitris Bourantonis
Rector of the Athens University of Economics and Business (ASOEE)
Visitors, as part of the event, divided into two parts, will attend the Conference held in the Archaeological Area, next to the Temple of Apollo, with speeches by 7 distinguished speakers from the field of archaeology, gastronomy & hospitality, while in the outdoor area of the traditional village a unique Live Cooking show will take place where guest Chef George Stylianoudakis will confect 5 new local recipes inextricably harmonised with the local culinary scene. He will be joined by Giannis Bratsolias, Executive Chef at Wyndham Poseidon Resort & Ramada Poseidon Resort along with Kostas Georgatzas, Executive Chef at ELETRO Greece.
In a parallel manner, there will be tastings and acquaintanship with the local producers and their goods as well as a cocktail session by Toucan Bistrot with raw materials exclusively from the region.
Speakers
Ioulia Tzonou: Deputy Director of the Corinth Excavations of the American School of Classical Studies
Thalia Tsichlaki: Taste Journalist
Giorgos Stylianoudakis: Chef
Maria Katsouli: Director of the Athena International Olive Oil Competition
Giorgos Tsartas: Rector of the Harokopion University of Athens in the Department of Tourism Development
Panagiotis Mitrogiannis: Nutritionist
Chefs
George Stylianoudakis: Co-Owner Kalopsia Tinos & Executive Chef at Tropicana Hotel Mykonos, Monastry Hotel, Yihotel Mykonos, Lamer Resort & Spa, Ios Club & Vasia Hotels
Giannis Bratsolias: Executive Chef at Wyndham Poseidon Resort & Ramada Poseidon
Kostas Georgatzas: Executive Chef at Eletro Greece
Program of the event
| Start Time | 20:00 |
| Venue | Archaeological Site of Ancient Corinth (Temple of Apollo) |
| Corinthian Treasures | |
| Corinthian Trasures | |
| Curator of gastronomic event | Katerina Karsioti |
| Organisation | Professional Association of Ancient Corinth |
| Editing video | Mercourios Goumas |
| Graphics | Aggelos Kourtidis |
The symbolization of Corinthian Treasures
It is important and at the same time innovative to build a connection between the archaeological site, the museum and the cultural stock of the region with the Treasures of the Corinthian Land because quite simply it is a unique comparative advantage for the whole region”
Giota Kasimi- Director of the Ephorate of Antiquities of Corinth
“We acquire two huge advantages which are our culture & gastronomy. Combining these elements together as part of the package that we name tourism industry with the use of agro-food products, success will be certain. That is why the Treasures of the Corinthian Land are a particularly unique initiative that we will steadily support and congratulate “
George Kavvathas- GSEVEE President
“Treasures of the Corinthian Land aim to remind the enormous value of local products and their people, their inextricable connection with tourism and the unique experience that the local cuisine ultimately offers, which we are obliged to highlight and preserve. Experience derives from the very efforts to learn! Thanks to local products, which are also the ambassadors of a region, you can discover the whole place”
Katerina Karsioti
Journalist – Guide in Agritourism & Gastronomy
Content Manager of the “Treasures of the Corinthian Land” Conference & Live Cooking
“Treasures of the Corinthian Land have the potential to lay a helping hand to the local gastronomy, go one step further and pave the way for each visitor to the region in order to become part of an authentic local cuisine”
Manolis Papoutsakis- Chef
Corinthia, like Greece in its whole, is a center of biodiversity…That is why the Treasures of the Corinthian Land can shine and communicate not only with visitors but also to the local people themselves the enormous potential of the agri-food sector and all together uncover its full potential by promoting its treasures”
Ioannis Doukas- Assistant Professor of Rural Development EKPA
We also contribute from our side to this unique initiative to connect to one of the most popular archaeological sites in Greece, culture & gastronomy. The Association of Professionals of Ancient Corinth and its creative team impress and surprise us with their vigorous activity, so it was our duty to support this whole project”
George Karanikas- ESEE President
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