Meeting the People Behind Crete's Rich Cultural Heritage
Discovering the rich cultural heritage of Crete was an unforgettable experience for me.
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Georgios Tatakis
- Jan 6
- 30 min
Northern Greece's pagan customs of Christmas
Every year in Northern Greece, Dionysian traditional events take place over the Christmas days, from 23 December to 8 January.
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Georgios Tatakis
- Mar 23, 2022
- 4 min
Kapetaneika in Paros island
Every year, friendly sailing races with wooden boats take place in Paros island, called "Kapetaneika"
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Georgios Tatakis
- Mar 17, 2022
- 5 min
Kos and Saint Fanourios celebration in Mastichari
Among hordes of tourists looking for cheap blue and vitamin D, some residents try to preserve what may have been left from past times.
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Georgios Tatakis
- Nov 29, 2021
- 6 min
Easter in Vrontados, Chios
The impressive rocket war at Vrontados between the two churches of the village during the Resurrection of Christ on Holy Saturday.
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Georgios Tatakis
- May 5, 2021
- 3 min
Easter on Kastellorizon island
Kastellorizon is the Easternmost island of Greece. I have spent two weeks during the Greek Orthodox Easter.
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Georgios Tatakis
- Apr 22, 2021
- 4 min
Elias the Prophet Celebration
A beautiful celebration on Elias the Prophet name day celebration, in a Monastery at the highest peak of Sifnos island.
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Georgios Tatakis
- Mar 24, 2021
- 5 min
Saint Averky on Santorini island
Saint Averky is the protector of wines, at least in Santorini island. On his name day, Santorini opens the new wine barrels as a custom.
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Georgios Tatakis
- Mar 17, 2021
- 30 min
Life in Olympos, Karpathos
A secluded village on a secluded Greek island. One of the reasons that this place still keeps most of its traditions. That, and the richness
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Georgios Tatakis
- Mar 10, 2021
- 3 min
The Ghost of Charmaina - Carnival of Amfissa
A custom related to a very old local legend, regarding a ghost protecting a local fountain, Charmaina.
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Georgios Tatakis
- Feb 25, 2021
- 9 min
Kotsamania in Tetralofos
Kotsamania is an ancient tradition of the Black Sea. The performance refers to the priests of Momos, the god of laughter and satire.
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Georgios Tatakis
- Feb 22, 2021
- 8 min
August in Kalymnos
Eight days in Kalymnos of Dodecanese, to live the celebration of Panagia Kyra Psili on August 15 and meet the local people and the tradition
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CURRENT exhibition: Santorini
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