Holding GE, Great Estate, and Great Stays showcase Italian cuisine, a UNESCO Cultural Heritage, through charming residences, unique experiences, and authentic flavors of Tuscany and Umbria.
The UNESCO Intergovernmental Committee, meeting in New Delhi, unanimously decided that Italian cuisine is an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
This confirms what Holding GE and Great Estate have always celebrated: Italian cuisine is not just food, but culture, memory, and lifestyle. It is the first cuisine in the world to receive this recognition in its entirety, not for a recipe or a symbolic dish, but for a way of life.
In its decision, UNESCO emphasizes that Italian cuisine is a “cultural and social blend of culinary traditions,” a gesture of love that allows people to take care of themselves and others, rediscover their roots, and share stories. It is a community activity that spans generations, based on respect for ingredients, the art of not wasting food, and the experience of gathering around a table. It is a living, inclusive heritage, capable of overcoming cultural and generational barriers and giving those who experience it a deep sense of belonging.
Source: Il Sole 24 Ore
HOLDING GE AND GREAT ESTATE: PROMOTERS OF ITALIAN LIFESTYLE AND CULTURE
In this scenario of global celebration, GE Holding and Great Estate confirm their role as promoters of Italian culture and lifestyle: prestigious properties, but also experiences, stories, and places that reveal Italy in its most authentic essence: landscapes, traditions, and flavors.
By promoting the local area and communities, Great Estate conveys a clear concept: living in a place also means experiencing its culture, roots, and excellence. Cuisine is one such area of excellence: its authenticity becomes an experience, an emotion, and a discovery.
GREAT ESTATE AND THE JOYS OF LIVING IN ITALY
For Great Estate, the beauty of living in Italy stems from the combination of places, emotions, and new possibilities. From country residences where you can imagine a new beginning, to charming villas ideal for family gatherings, to apartments in historic centers that preserve centuries of culture: each property offers an authentic way of experiencing the Italian lifestyle. Specializing in international sales in Umbria and Tuscany, Great Estate transforms desires and visions into reality, thanks to personalized consulting rooted in Italian values and tradition, and a consolidated network that makes excellence its hallmark.
GREAT STAYS: FOOD AND WINE EXPERIENCES IN THE HEART OF TUSCANY AND UMBRIA
Great Stays, a business unit of GE Holding dedicated to luxury tourist rentals, offers exclusive stays in the most charming residences in Umbria and Tuscany, where guests can experience the authentic soul of these places through food, nature, and local traditions. In the villas and residences where you stay, a private chef can transform an evening into an unforgettable moment, bringing the flavors of Italian cuisine celebrated by UNESCO directly to your home. For those who love to get involved, cooking classes offer the opportunity to learn how to prepare fresh pasta, pizza, and recipes handed down from generation to generation, discovering simple and profound gestures that belong to the culture of the territory.
Then there is the magic of truffle hunting, a guided experience in the woods between Umbria and Tuscany in search of truffles, where the relationship with nature intertwines with the most ancient traditions. For those who want to savor the territory in an authentic way, zero-kilometer tastings offer moments of genuine carefree enjoyment: picnics among vineyards, olive groves, and open fields, accompanied by selected products and local wines. Even in the less popular months, Great Stays invites you to experience the natural rhythm of the seasons with off-season activities, such as olive harvesting, which allow you to discover the territory in all its truth and in its most genuine nuances.
EXPERIENCE ITALIAN CUISINE AND LIFESTYLE IN THE PLACES THAT PRESERVE THEM
The UNESCO proclamation celebrates cuisine as a heritage of community, memory, and relationships.
Holding GE and Great Estate confirm their role as ambassadors of this culture, offering experiences that allow you to live it in the territories that created and preserved it. Great Stays invites you to discover Umbria and Tuscany through the flavors, traditions, and emotions that make Italy unique.
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