The carnival parade in Agios Dimitrios, Siatista, is currently in full swing, celebrating the eve and day of Epiphany. Groups from local associations and neighborhoods are dressed in costumes, parading through the streets, enjoying themselves with lively brass music while…
In Ptolemaida, a Christmas train will welcome visitors until the day of Epiphany. According to Kostas Ioannidis, the Deputy Mayor of Culture, the train, operational since December 14, offers a delightful 20-25 minute ride through significant historical sites, connecting the…
On December 3rd, the residents of Amynteo will celebrate the annual Tsiri Barbaras tradition, marked by a festive gathering around a large bonfire. The festivities begin at 8:30 PM with the lighting of the fire at the city entrance, featuring…
In recent years, shop windows in Sidirokastro, Serres, have been adorned in an unconventional manner, opting for painted glass instead of traditional ornaments and lights. This innovative decoration technique, explained by creator Michalis Chatzinikolaou in an interview, has become a…
A traditional Cretan dish, the Sfakian pie, is aiming for official recognition on the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage list. Journalist Periklis Kouklakis highlights the pie’s significance, with Sfakia’s mayor Yiannis Zervos explaining its global renown. The preparation involves simple ingredients…
