History Festival: Dr Noris Ioannou: The Colocasi Mystery

In this illustrated talk, Dr Noris Ioannou takes us on a journey exploring the astonishing ethnobotanical and culinary history of Colocasi (taro) in Cypriot cuisine. Blending scholarly research and his personal recollections as a Greek-Cypriot migrant, and describing its ongoing cherished preparation as a culinary staple of Greek Cypriot families, Dr Ioannou will highlight Colocasi’s symbolic significance as a distinctive feature of Cypriot cuisine. Afterwards, traditional Colocasi dishes will be available for tasting by audience members.

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