Accordingly, the questionnaire administered to approximately 100 students per partner country was designed to shed light on the aspects of food customs and how they affect our health Moreover, through the assessment and presentation of results, to help students approach the terms of slow food, organic food, sustainable food and the Mediterranean diet. In conclusion, Mediterranean diet and consequently a healthy diet are not only about the foods we eat! It’s about where this food comes from, it’s about enjoying the food in company, about sharing and singing, about dancing and moving. It’s about simple food in moderation, good company in abundance, a light heart and an active lifestyle.

ITHACA by Constantine Cavafy

The most famous poem “Ithaca” has been written by the renowned Greek poet Constantine Cavafy, who makes an allusion of the legendary journey of Ulysses to the journey of every man through life and suggests that each person is looking for his own Ithaca, his personal supreme goal. However, in the end, it is not the goal but the journey that matters, because this journey makes us wise and gives people the richest trasure: experience, knowledge, and maturity.

We thought it appropriate to recite Ithaca during the project meeting in Limassol, Cyprus, as a celebration to the wonderful journey students and teachers from five different European schools enjoyed while BITE lasted! Even if cut short, it offered them unforgettable experiences, knowledge and much more!

Each school delegation translated a verse in their own language and it was planned to recite the poem translated in 5 languages during the visit to the ancient Greco-Roman theatre of Curium, a landmark of Cyprus with amazing acoustics and its impressive stage overlooking the Mediterranean sea.

The master- chef videos and recipe pages prepared by the students of Lykeio Apostolon Petrou ke Pavlou draw attention to the Mediterranean diet and to the fact that although a changing economy and lifestyle mean that the diet of many Cypriots today isn’t what it used to be, there are still many of us who continue to eat more or less as our ancestors did – hundreds and even thousands of years ago. It’s not just the food that has remained the same; it’s also the philosophy and values around it: eating in moderation, being close to the land, and sharing with those around you. Food in Cyprus is a celebration of life and it is really very social. It brings you closer to your friends, family and neighbours, and there will always be something to share, however simple it may be.