The KAIMAK project is designed with the aim to exploit similar characteristics, common challenges and opportunities in the cross-border area and especially between the regions of Edessa and Kavadarci. The main objective of the project is to enhance convergence in the cross-border area, by promoting sustainable local development and by assisting co-operation on addressing common challenges in food and tourism sector. The main activities of this project involve the following: 1. The creation of the House of Taste in Edessa and Kavadarci, with the aim to promote the cross-border gastronomy culture and support the food and tourism sector. 2. The creation of a Gastronomy Information Centre in Edessa. 3. The implementation of ecology and health interactive applications. 4. The organization of two eco-gastronomy expositions; the Blossom and Cherry Festival in Edessa and the Wine Festival in Kavadarci. 5. The implementation of dissemination activities, such as the gastronomy guide of God Dionysus Bacchus, a trilingual website, bilateral events and publications.