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Cultural Festivals in Crete: Immerse Yourself in Local Traditions

May 31, 2024

Crete, an island rich in history and culture, offers visitors a unique opportunity to experience its vibrant traditions through a variety of cultural festivals. These events not… Read More
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Revealing the lyra: Crete’s music of the gods

June 26, 2019

Unique to Crete, the lyra is the pear-shaped, three-stringed instrument that is played on the knee like a violin. Nothing is more Cretan than this ancient instrument,… Read More
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Greek Easter: holiest of holidays

April 18, 2019

In Greece, perhaps more than any other European country, Easter is not only a deeply religious event, but a rich, dramatic celebration of renewal even for non-believers.This… Read More
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A beginner’s guide to Greek Independence Day

March 21, 2019

With colourful parades in traditional costumes and proud flag-waving, Greek Independence Day on March 25th is a celebration that goes to the heart of the country’s identity… Read More
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Rethymno ready to party

February 24, 2019

2019 Rethymno Carnival With the 2019 Rethymno Carnival officially opened, the city is expecting more than 15,000 revellers to take part on its big weekend, kicking off… Read More
Georgioupoli in history

January 15, 2019

Georgioupoli – A Name with History Giorgos (George) is one of Greece’s most popular Christian names, but which particular George gave his name to the village of… Read More

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