CULTURAL GASTRONOMY

Sample implementation:

BEES MEET GASTRONOMY AT ANIXI HIGH SCHOOL

Target group: elementary and high school students (all grades)
Place of implementation: classroom and event hall of the school
Duration: 4+ teaching hours

SECTION: CULTURE

SUBJECT: CULTURAL HERITAGE

SPECIFIC TOPICS: CULTURAL GASTRONOMY, MEDITERRANEAN AND HEALTHY DIET, CULTURAL HERITAGE, AGRI-FOOD TREASURES OF GREECE, ENVIRONMENT

DESCRIPTION - OBJECTIVES

On the occasion of the traditional sweet "Melekouni of Rhodes" (or another element of the agri-food heritage of Greece, at the choice of the teachers), the students discover the meaning and value of intangible cultural heritage and its preservation, they realise the need for a collective effort in the preservation of cultural assets and are informed about healthy nutrition.

ACTIVITIES

Activity 1: Start-up

Students discover the meaning and value of intangible cultural heritage, with an emphasis on our agri-food treasures.

Activity 2: Case study

The students get acquainted with the element of intangible cultural heritage "Melekouni of Rhodes" and learn about its cultural, historical and nutritional value. At the same time, they follow experiential activities and audiovisual material.

Activity 3: Cultural gastronomy workshop

The students, together with their teachers, prepare culture bars inspired by Melekouni of Rhodes, or another agro-food treasure of our country, chosen by the teachers. Instructions are provided.