Macedonian Pavilion

Experience traditional Macedonian hospitality. You will be entertained with live music, song and dance. Learn about Alexander the Great and 2000 years of our history and culture. Tantalize your taste buds with traditional foods and fruity flavored wines.

Macedonia the Country - a small and beautiful country nestled in the southeast of Europe, bordered by Serbia to the north, Albania to the west, Greece to the south and Bulgaria to the east. Macedonia offers a unique blend of natural wonders, traditions and cultures as well as a long tradition of unrivaled hospitality.

The capital is Skopje, with 500,000 inhabitants. It has more than 50 natural and artificial lakes and sixteen mountains higher than 2,000 meters (6,550 ft) above sea level.

The country is a member of the UN, the Council of Europe and a member of La Francophonie, the World Trade Organization (WTO), and the Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe. Since December 2005 it is also a candidate for joining the European Union and has applied for NATO membership.

Throughout its history, the present-day territory of Macedonia has been a crossroads for both traders and conquerors moving between the European continent and Asia Minor. Each of these transiting powers left its mark upon the region, giving rise to a rich and varied cultural and historical tradition. Although Macedonia is a young state achieving independence in 1991, its roots run deep in ancient history. Come to our pavilion to find out more about how our history has evolved to make us rich in culture & tradition and what makes us who we are today.

Come taste what’s cooking in Baba’s (Grandma’s) Kitchen. Savory recipes passed down generation to generation that will explode in your mouth with flavor leaving you wanting more. We will have a variety of dishes that will entice the pallets of meat lovers as well as vegetarians. Ohhh and those desserts!

• Tavche Gravche
• Kebapi
• Turlitava
• Selsko Meso
• Zelnik
• Tulumbi
• And much much more

See how we prepare our traditional homemade "Zelnik" and take the recipe with you. Sample our rich, award winning wines.

Performances by Folk Dance Ensemble "Ilinden", vocal group "Makedonska Kitka" Enjoy live music and participate in group dancing. Learn a to dance the "ORO".

You will be exposed to a variety of methods used to display traditional customs, handy crafted tapestry, intricate woven cloths and traditional art by local and European artists. We have something for everyone.

Showtimes

Friday: 7:30 pm, 9:30 pm
Saturday: 3:30 pm, 5:30 pm, 7:30 pm, 9:30 pm
Sunday: 3:30 pm, 5:30 pm

Location

St. llija Macedonian Park
290 Derry Road West (Hurontario & Derry)
Mississauga, ON

Your Hosts

St. Ilija Macedonian Orthodox Church

Committee

George Jovanovski: 905-456-3819
Vesna Stefanovska: 905-290-8448