A vibrant cultural festival in Kastoria, Greece, showcases the music and culinary traditions of the Balkans, including performances from renowned orchestras and a variety of traditional dishes. Hosted in collaboration with the Street Food Association of Greece, the festival features…
The city of Corfu welcomed the New Year with festive melodies and traditional songs performed by three philharmonic orchestras and the Corfu Choir during a pie-cutting ceremony. The event attracted a large crowd and local officials, followed by a mini…
On New Year’s Eve, Chania’s Town Hall was alive with festive melodies as residents young and old sang traditional New Year’s carols. Mayor Panagiotis Simandirakis, along with local officials, welcomed the Philharmonic members and dancers who performed the carols accompanied…
The Voice of Greece and ERA Sport will welcome the New Year with special festive programming. Events include traditional music performances, interviews with Greek seafarers, and live broadcasts featuring beloved songs. Notable contributors include clarinet virtuoso Nikos Filippidis and acclaimed…
Dimitris Koutsoumpas, the General Secretary of the Greek Communist Party (KKE), celebrated the New Year by listening to traditional carols performed by the Panepirotic Confederation of Greece choir. The event featured traditional dances from the Epirus region, with performances from…
On New Year’s Eve, traditional carols from Kasos were featured on ERTNews. These carols, distinct from the more widely known Christmas and New Year songs, embody the island’s unique cultural identity with local lyrics, rhythms, and melodies influenced by maritime…
The Municipality of Eastern Samos continues its Christmas festivities in the Wishes Garden. Events include traditional dances, music, and Christmas bazaars over the weekend, featuring activities like a candy hunt and calls for volunteer bone marrow donors. A donation basket…
The Greek Parliament celebrated Christmas with a festive gathering filled with traditional carols, dances, and warm wishes. President Konstantinos Tasoulas welcomed children from various cultural groups, including the Cretan Folklore Association and the Choir of the Parliament’s Employees. He emphasized…
Today, students from the Music School of Chania visited the Chania Regional Unit to perform traditional carols, including Byzantine carols. The event was attended by the Vice Regional Governor of Chania, Nikos Kalogeris, who expressed gratitude to the young musicians…
In Greece, the tradition of singing Christmas carols, known as ‘kalandata’, remains vibrant across various regions. These carols, performed by both young and older carolers, narrate seasonal events and praise the host and household. The term ‘kalandata’ is derived from…
Throughout the twelve days of festivities, the Prespa communities will ignite unique bonfires, each showcasing its own character. The municipality will provide wine and snacks, while local residents prepare traditional treats. The bonfires, starting in the early evening, will be…
A vibrant 12-day cultural festival commenced in Mytilene, showcasing traditional songs, dances, and theatrical performances. Spearheaded by journalist Anastasia Spyridaki, the event commemorates the memories of the Asia Minor refugees, with artistic direction from Argyris Chatzimallis. The celebration features the…
