For the 13th year, the Cultural Association of Kainourgio Chorio “Agia Anastasia” invites you to Trygopatimata — a celebration dedicated to the grape harvest and the traditions of the village.

This is more than just an event: it’s a hands-on journey into Cretan wine culture. You’ll join the grape harvest in the vineyard, watch (or take part in!) the traditional grape crushing, taste freshly made moustalevria (a sweet made from grape must), sample local wines, and enjoy a lively Cretan feast. Entry is free for everyone.

Co-organised by: Region of Crete & Municipality of Hersonissos

Programme

Wednesday 20 August 2025 – A Day of Tradition & Hands-on Experiences

• 17:30 – Meeting at the Wine Museum and transfer to the vineyard for the harvest

• 18:30 – Transporting the grapes to the press

• 19:00 – Grape crushing at the Wine Museum & making traditional moustalevria

• 20:00 – Welcome speech by Tasos Tsantirakis, President of the Cultural Association of Kainourgio Chorio “Agia Anastasia”
  Greetings from Zakarias Doxastakis, Mayor of Hersonissos, and Alfred Vincent, researcher and Honorary Member of the Department of Modern Greek and Byzantine Studies, University of Sydney

  • Talk by Dr. Minas Tsikritsis: “The Minoan Woman from Past to Present”

  • Local wine tasting and traditional treats

Friday 22 August 2025 – Cretan Feast

• 21:30 – Traditional Cretan music and dancing in the village square, just like the old days 🎼
  With Dimitris & Michalis Kounalis

ℹ️ Info & reservations for the feast: +30 698 077 1450 or message via Viber