The Ministry of Culture has added four new elements to Greece's National Inventory of Intangible Cultural Heritage: Manirotiko Moiroloi, Evagelizou, the Thermionic Ball dance, and the Dance of the Engineer. Minister Lina Mendoni highlighted this as a crucial step in preserving and celebrating Greece's rich cultural traditions.
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Members and associates of the Deakin University Greek Society came together at Melbourne's prestigious Vogue…
Red eggs are perhaps the brightest symbol of Greek Easter, representing the blood of Christ…
The Feast of the Entrance of our Lord Jesus Christ into Jerusalem On the Sunday…
On March 25, the Greek Orthodox Church celebrates the Annunciation by Archangel Gabriel to the Virgin Mary that she should become the mother of Jesus Christ the Son of God, as today is exactly nine months before Christmas.
Restricting certain food intake through Lent helps to restrict and to balance the mind and metabolism with self-control and to reinforce the need for remorse, repent and confession and forgiveness in order for the body's cleansing and the soul's serenity and purification.
Ask Greeks when is their favourite time of year and the answer for many will…
The raw ingredients inspire them, the culinary tradition motivates them, and their passion directs them.…
Immerse yourself in the sizzling sights and smoky aromas of Tsiknopempti (Smoky Thursday) in Greece! This joyous celebration, held before the start of Lent, is a feast for the senses with abundant grilled meats, lively music, and vibrant traditions. Explore the unique culinary customs and discover how Tsiknopempti brings communities together in celebration.
On the 1st of March, it is customary to braid bracelets. These bracelets are called ‘Martis’. The word ‘Martis’ in March, in Greek.
Today the Greek Orthodox Church remembers the miracle of Saint Theodore the Tyro and Kolyva (boiled wheat).
There is a myriad of varying Greek wedding traditions depending on the area of Greece. From Epirus’s love of klarina (clarinets) and dancing the tsamiko, to guns firing, here is a look at some of the wonderful traditions that we love about Greek weddings.
The Holy Theophany, also known as the Epiphany, the Celebration of the Lights, or ta Fota (the…
In the Greek Orthodox Calendar, it is a strict fast day as the faithful prepare…
In bustling city streets and quaint village squares, a timeless tradition unfolds as New Year's…
While most celebrations involve food, drinks, and merriment, the Greek New Year takes it a…
The pomegranate is an ancient red fruit that has been the symbol of fertility, prosperity…
The recipe for Vasilopita differs from region to region across Greece. Mostly it is sweet,…
“Christopsomo” in Greek means “Christ’s Bread” and this is why the bread is decorated with…
On December 22nd, the Greek Orthodox Church commemorates Agia Anastasia Pharmakolitria, Saint Protector of poison…