"rOOTS"earching with Nikos Gaitanos

In the centre of Thessaloniki, a vegetarian fortress is born. A tower determined to fight against the sirens that inundate and court every hungry passer-by, who wishes to silence indifferently and rapidly one of the most vital needs of human nature.

Hence, we stand before the revolution of nutrition and taste, which aims to change the solid ideas about taste and pleasure, without any guilt. A return in the times and quality we have long forgotten….

12 grada

Ηaving enjoyed a historic walk on the pathways of Veroia, we suggest a unique post.It is no other than 12 grada.

An alternative recomendation of mediterenean tastes, and quality greek wine, in a renovated place that is hosted in a landmark of Sofou & Dimosthenous street, just next to the old bridge Karachmet seeing the river Tripotamos.

Ginkyo Biloba

 If you reckon that you "start loosing"- it and your memory bekomes more proud than ever, then it is really worth making friends with a beautiful herb. This is no other than Ginkgo Biloba.

In 2009 we happened to be at Prague, where we encountered the tree for the very first time. Below, you will see closely not only its beautiful leaves,but also the hidden secrets under its medicinal properties.

We hope you enjoy its uniqeness.

Radix Angelica sinesis

Walking down the cool city of Edessa round September, just a bit further way from the byzantine bridge, in the nearby park, the stream will reaveal an angel in disquise. We are referring to the special herb Angelica.

The root of the herb comes under the votanical type of «Radix Angelica sinesis», Also known as chinese angelica,  Dang Gui or  Dong Quai (chin: dāng guī 当归). It is a very popylar medicne, widely used in TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) but also in Korea for thousands of years.

It can grow up to 3 feet, while it blossoms round August and September.

Yianitsaroi and Bules

We present you the greatest event of the town of Naoussa. Gianitsari and Boules. We will take a journey through time, colors and art so as to see how our tradition brings us closer and how our everyday lives throw us apart. This issue is more pertinent than ever as the need to get closer is imperative.

Moreover let’s see what one of the biggest pillars of this custom has to say.

Perhaps for the first time you watch step by step this unique for our land custom.

We'll see how the ancient mysteries mingle with Christianity and also how the East and the West meet together.

How time loses its power…

Visit of the Ambassador of China in Naoussa

On Sunday, March 17, 2013 Naoussa had the additional pleasure to be visited by the Ambassador of China Mr. Du Xiwen accompanied by former deputy Mr.

Angelos Tolkas. The Baitsis family along with the Mayor of Naoussa Mr. Anastasios Karabatzos as well as the Professor of folklore and tradition Mrs. Nora Skouteris (representative of UNESCO's intangible cultural heritage), gave him a warm welcome. There he had the opportunity to admire the preparation of the Yianitsaros and the rich history of the custom.

There were also given points of similarity between the custom of Naoussa and elements of the Chinese culture. Follow us on this special visit.

Kokkino Spiti

Each city hides a paradise. In Veria this paradise is located in the traditional area ‘Barbuta’ and it is called ‘Kokkino Spiti’. It’s impossible to a restless photographic eye, to resist the visual temptations offering this hotel. 

We invite you to stroll through the colors, art and distinctive style that embraces every corner. Adapted not only to the wiles of nature but also to the most demanding tastes.