Patounis’ Olive Soap Workshop is a historical firm which has been in continuous operation since the 19th century in the town of Corfu. Its commercial activity was originally launched in Zakynthos. In…
Transhumance, the seasonal droving of livestock along migratory routes in the Mediterranean and the Alps, is a form of pastoralism. Every year in spring and autumn, thousands of animals are…
The traditional festival of Syrrako and Vlasti’s Tranos Choros (grand / magnificent dance) are two prime examples of the way tradition brings together the members of the community that have either moved…
The Polyphonic Caravan is a longstanding project aimed at researching, safeguarding and promoting the Epirus polyphonic song. Performed for centuries, the Epirus polyphonic song is performed by a group of…
The first karagiozopaiktes would perform in coffee shops, inns and open spaces such as village squares and school yards. Children and adults would watch and be entertained by the plot of the…
Rebetiko is a musical and cultural expression directly linked to song and dance that initially spread among the urban lower and working-class populations in the early twentieth century. Rebetiko songs…
Tsakonian dance For the Tsakonian people, Tsakonian dance is a musical and dance event as well as a particular ritual, a symbol of their collective cultural identity. It has become…
As a living art that has existed for more than 2000 years, the Byzantine chant is a significant cultural tradition and comprehensive music system forming part of the common musical…
The art of dry stone walling concerns the knowhow related to making stone constructions by stacking stones upon each other, without using any other materials except sometimes dry soil. Dry…
In the mountains of Northwest Greece Sacred Natural Sites constistute distinctive features of the cultural landscapes of the area. These are either groves or groups of ancient trees around chapels…
