The Bombyla family has been making loukoumia for three generations—grandfather, father, and son. The grandfather learned the art and started making Turkish delights in his small workshop, selling them in Omonia after traveling three kilometers with his cart. Since then, his small business passed into the hands of his son and later to the next generation, who developed the business with expertise while maintaining the traditional recipe and love for the product. Loukoumi is a traditional sweet originating from Arabic and Persian recipes. Its production began in the Ottoman Empire in the 18th century under the name rahat hulkum and spread throughout the world. In Greece, loukoumi has been present since the 19th century, creating local versions of the original recipe. It is an integral part of Greek culture, present in everyday life, in moments of joy and sorrow.
Dionysia Kopana is a filmmaker. She studied Cinema, Psychology, and Art History. She has worked in Cinema, Advertising, and Television, as well as being a Photographer and columnist in various Magazines. She explores Hybrid Narrative forms and loves Essay Documentary. Since 2007, she has been teaching Directing and Creative Documentary. She regularly gives presentations and speeches on the subject of Audiovisual/Cinematic Education. She serves on juries for festivals and evaluation committees. Additionally, she works as a Storytelling Consultant and Creative Mentor. She directs documentary series for the Greek state TV ERT3. Her films participate in international film festivals and have won important awards with notable works including “The Trace of Time” and “Kifissos, a God’s Awakening. She is a founding member of the Greek Documentary Association.
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