Organized since 2003 by Aegialis Hotel & Spa and the Cultural Association of Tholaria Women in Aegiali – Amorgos island, Yperia celebrates its 10th anniversary.
Every year the topics of Yperia are related to responsible travel and Sustainable development, the promotion of the Cultural Heritage, the Civilization and the environment of Amorgos.
Main topic of this year’s convention is the “Cultural Ηeritage of Amorgos” and will include the third Amorgos Festival of Short Tourist Films, in cooperation with the Film Club of South Amorgos .
Another main topic during Yperia 2012 will be the 1000 year old Monastery of Panagia Hozoviotissa, which is taking its place among UNESCO’S World’s Heritage Monuments.
Other Sub Topics will be:
– Architecture of Agricultural settlement of Asfontylitis
– Amorgos – Luc Besson’s “Big Blue” island.
– Amorgian Herbs & Gastronomy
– Musical history of Amorgos over the years.
– Sustainable tourism and environment
– The 3rd Amorgos Festival of Short Tourist Films.
Distinguished people from Greece and around the world are invited: Journalists interested in Tourism and Travelling, producers, local authorities, Political Representatives, Scientists, people from the Theatre and Arts. There will be the opportunity to establish contacts and exchange ideas, about the development of alternative sustainable tourism.
There will be exhibitions, workshops, dancing, cooking, wine tasting and evenings of Traditional local Food and Music.
Delegates will have the chance to taste traditional Amorgian Cuisine during lunches and dinners offered in different restaurants: “Ambrosia” – Aegialis Hotel & Spa, “Lakki” Restaurant, “O Chondros, “To Limani”, “To Panorama”, “O Kostaras”.
Visit the conference homepage: www.yperia.gr
