On December 22, 2024, starting at 11:00 AM, the Info-Center of Pelister National Park hosted the first edition of “The Taste of Pelister” event. This event was conceived as a platform that brings together the entire tourism and catering offering of the sub-Pelister region in one place.
Promotion of Local Authenticity
The main focus of this first edition was the presentation of small local producers and family businesses that have been preserving tradition for decades. Visitors had the opportunity to directly taste and purchase products at promotional prices, getting acquainted with the quality of the Pelister region.
Logistics and Organization
Organizing a massive event in winter mountain conditions required precise preparation:
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Free Transportation: To ensure safe access for all citizens, two regular minibus lines from Bitola (departing from the Sports Hall and At-pazar) were introduced under the slogan “A Winter Story of Pelister.”
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Diverse Offering: Over 20 exhibitors participated, including apiaries (Talevski, BN), dairies (Mandra Pelister, Farma Dihovo), wineries (Alesto), as well as producers of traditional Bukovo pepper, pasta, and tea sausages.
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Audience Interaction: The event was enriched with live music by DJ Svaba and the Despina Group, while moderator Marjan Gjorgievski hosted a major giveaway with valuable travel vouchers and services provided by local travel agencies and hotels.
Lasting Values
This event set new standards in the promotion of the local economy. The success of the first edition proved that Pelister has the potential to be an attractive destination for alternative tourism during the winter as well, successfully connecting institutions with local business communities.
