AN EVENT EXCLUSIVELY ORGANIZED FOR ATA MEMBERS AND FRIENDS.

Once only a local ‘cheese’, now a worldwide culinary phenomenon: HELLİM.

Let’s experience the process of Hellim making firsthand, and taste the freshest version of Hellim, served with freshly baked çörek, in a beautiful traditional Turkish Cypriot village house in Zeytinlik.

The event will include experiencing Hellim making, and a walk around the picturesque village of Zeytinlik with an English-speaking tour guide. A traditional lunch will follow the walk.

Homemade foods such as jams, virgin olive oil, freshly made Hellim and other locally made items, will be available to purchase.

LUNCH

• Yalancı Dolma (vegetarian stuffed vine leaves).

• Badadez Köftesi (minced meat, potato and onion köfte).

• Chicken Şiş.

• Chunky Chips.

• Humus, Cacık, Salad and Çörek and Çakıstez for sharing

DESSERT

• Katmer (clotted cream pastry).

A soft drink – Coke, Sprite or homemade lemonade, water, tea and coffee is included in the price.

DATE: Thursday 24th April 2025

TIME: 10.00 am

PLACE: ZEYTİNLİK VILLAGE SQUARE (opposite Mosque)

MEETING POINT: ZEYTİNLİK MUHTARS OFFICE

COST: 950 TL for members, 1.000 TL for non-members

CAR SHARING: Please indicate if you intend to drive to this social gathering by car, and would be prepared to offer a lift to a person who cannot drive but would like to attend this social gathering (state how many people you could offer a lift to and where you live).

PLEASE NOTE: should you book to attend this event and subsequently cancel after the cut-off date (18th April), YOU are liable for the full payment price, which is to be paid at the association’s next membership clinic. We will not accept bookings from those who persistently cancel.

Please email: events.ata.trnc@gmail.com