Thousands of people from all over Greece travelled to Gournes during the four-day combined showing of the 10^th Deco-Home and the 7^th Marriage-Christening exhibitions, which featured a dazzling array of displays.

Annually one of the most popular events at the International Exhibition Center, located on the old base in the Gouves Township, this year's combined showing featured hundreds of elaborate and entertaining exhibits.

Among the most popular displays were those of several local businesses, which participated in the marriage and christening section of the exhibition.

Kokkini Hani's popular Hatzis Restaurant was a first-time participant in the exhibition, with a colourful display of tables set up with a party atmosphere for special events.

"We totally renovated Hatzis a little more than a year ago with comfortable seating for up to 300 guests," said Yiannis Fragiathakis, owner of the landmark restaurant. "Now we're ready to show everyone just how special a special event can be, by combining a party environment with fine food in a more intimate setting."

Spyridon Patisserie of Kokkini Hani, a veteran of several wedding and baptism shows,  it could be said, had the "sweetest" display of the exhibition, an elaborate layout highlighting a wide range of decorated cakes and treats for every occasion.

"I'm very happy with this year's show, it was even better than last year," said Spyridon Hatzakis. "It's a wonderful opportunity to show people what our cakes actually look like, rather than showing photos."