- Event: “Flavors of Mylopotamos – Flavors of Crete – Gastronomy – Culture – Tourism”
- Dates: October 13–18, 2025
- Opening Ceremony: Tuesday, October 14, 19:00
- Venue: Multipurpose Hall, STASY S.A., Syntagma Metro Station
- Organized by: Panhellenic Cultural Union of Mylopotamites
- Supported by: Region of Crete, Municipality of Athens, Municipality of Anogeia, Municipality of Mylopotamos, and Rethymno Chamber of Commerce
When Crete Comes to the Capital
Athens will soon taste, hear, and feel Crete in an event that transforms the Syntagma Metro Station into a vibrant celebration of island life. From October 13 to 18, the Panhellenic Cultural Union of Mylopotamites invites Athenians and visitors alike to experience “Flavors of Mylopotamos – Flavors of Crete – Gastronomy – Culture – Tourism.”
The exhibition, held under the auspices of the Region of Crete and the Municipality of Athens, with the support of Anogeia, Mylopotamos, and the Rethymno Chamber of Commerce, brings together local products, music, and crafts that showcase Crete’s dual nature—ancient and ever-evolving.
At the official opening on October 14 at 19:00, guests will be greeted by aromas of olive oil and thyme, sounds of lyra and lute, and the unmistakable warmth of Cretan hospitality. For six days, passersby in the metro hub will find themselves momentarily transported to the rugged slopes of Psiloritis, where tradition still sings in the wind.
A Living Bridge Between Tradition and Modernity
This is not just another exhibition—it is a symbolic homecoming. The people of Mylopotamos bring their land’s essence to the heart of the capital, turning gastronomy into storytelling and culture into a shared experience.
“The aim,” explains Mihalis Kyrimis, president of the Union, “is to highlight the cultural identity of Mylopotamos by linking heritage with tourism. It is an invitation to discover our products, music, and values—proof that tradition in our land is not static, but alive and creative.”
Indeed, Crete has long been a master of cultural continuity—rooted in its past yet reinventing itself with every generation. Through events like this, the island reminds Greece and the world that authenticity remains its strongest export.
By the end of the week, Syntagma will have tasted more than raki and rusks—it will have felt a pulse straight from the Cretan mountains: proud, generous, and utterly unforgettable.
