Abstract
This study examines the cuisine of Greeks of Pontic ancestry, focusing on one of their most popular dishes, which combines the principles of Pontic Greek cuisine. Exploring the cultural context and symbolic meaning of tanomenon sorva (a soup made with coarse grains, salty strained yogurt, and mint) may help to raise awareness of the importance of Pontic Greek culinary culture. Tanomenon sorva was investigated for its cultural and symbolic value as part of the study, which aims to raise awareness of its unique local cuisine. Food carries social connotations and is an important part of the diaspora’s social life, expressing a sense of belonging. Culinary cultures, eating habits, symbolism, and identity are all explored in this study. Semi-structured interviews were used to gather information about participants’ perceptions of the tanomenon sorva and its meaning. Participant interviews and recordings of the soup-making process were used to conduct a deep and systematic thematic analysis of the data. Tanomenon sorva dish preparation and eating is a perfect occasion for family gatherings in the Pontic Greek culinary arena, as it conveys a sense of unity and connection. Data from diverse places in northern Greece where Pontic Greeks live is necessary to strengthen the validity of the results. Finally, traditional dishes have helped Greeks of Pontic descent display their ethnicity and cultural diversity, including their gastronomic background.
Presenters
Achillefs KeramarisStudent, Ph. D., University of Western Macedonia, Kozani, Greece Eleni Kasapidou
Assistant Professor, Department of Agriculture, University of Western Macedonia, Greece Paraskevi Mitliagka
PROFESSOR, DEPARTMENT OF CHEMICAL ENGINNERING, UNIVERSITY OF WESTERN MACEDONIA, Kozani, Greece
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Presentation Type
Paper Presentation in a Themed Session
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KEYWORDS
Cuisine, Traditional Foods, Food Anthropology, Identity, Pontic Greeks, Tanomenon Sorva
