The idea behind philoxenia was to protect both host and guest and to bring people closer together through good intention on both sides irrelevant of social class, race, and religion; to create alliances in an often scary world.
Pontic Song: Aural Testimonies of Trying Times
Music and dance was and continues to be the Pontic Greeks’ link to their homeland, from which they were forcefully displaced.
Greek Honey: A Divine Gift of Health
From health experts and chefs to royalty and gourmands, everyone admits Greek honey is special. Find out all you need to know.
‘Ellada’ – The musical tale of our Mother(land) Greece
A song penned by Greek composer Yannis Markopoulos 45 years ago about Mother Greece (Motherland) continues to be relevent to this day.
‘Misa Criolla’ – When Secular Meets Sacred
Ultimate Greek singer/performer George Dalaras performs “Misa Criolla” – an epic Spanish-language mass set to traditional South American sounds & rhythms.
12+1 Ways to Bring the Taste of Greece into your Home
Travel to Greece in 5 easy steps and bring the taste of Greece to your table at home with these 13 easy-to-find products.
Visit Greece by Film: Dream Until Your Dream Comes True!
10 films that take you straight to Greece, so much so that you can actually feel the warm summer Mediterranean breeze blowing your way.
(Marina) Satti Sings the Siren Song
Younger generation Greek singer Marina Satti revives old Greek songs with a new twist and wins over the crowds with her mesmerizing voice.
#StayAtHome Travel to Greece on 10 Greek Songs
Until we can once again hop on a plane, jump into our car, or book a cruise, we can turn on that wonderful human gift: our imagination, and with the help of music travel to Greece from the comfort of our own homes
Holy Friday: A Greek Orthodox Day of Mourning
Holy Friday, a day of loss and sorrow. A death knell echoes throughout Greece, from its remote villages to its buzzing cities. Flags are at half mast, and in the days of old, black cloths were hung from windows and balconies. On this day no activities are allowed. And in many remote villages, the only food allowed is vinegar, bread and olives.