Tsiknopempti is an extraordinary pre-Lenten celebration all over Greece on the Thursday of the second week of the Triodion. This celebration is a time to indulge in a large quantity of grilled meat, marking the final feast before the fasting period of Lent begins. Pieria region is the most incredible region where Tsiknopempti is celebrated […]

Are you ready to experience the unique flavors and warm hospitality of Pieria region? then, Tsigaridas Festival is your target! This annual festival celebrated to represent the rich cultural heritage of Pieria, with a focus on the locally produced pork or “Tsigarida”. What is Tsigarida? The Tsigaridas Festival is a celebration of the rich cultural […]

I love how the first snows of winter can transform even the most mundane places into something straight out of a Christmas movie. The snow-covered trees and smoke rising from chimneys add to the cozy atmosphere. The Greeks’ enthusiasm for their festivities and customs is truly inspiring, especially during the winter season in the Pieria […]