A Greek Romeo & Juliet, Erotokritos is an epic poem written in the 17th century by Cretan poet Vitsentzos Kornaros about undying devotion and love.
The Greek National Anthem: An Ode to Freedom
Few people know that the Greek national anthem is the longest in the world in terms of verse.
Kalymnos’ Tolerance Dance
The Diver’s Dance or ‘Kalymniotikos’ is a choreography of inner strength but also of professed vulnerability. The lame diver cannot get up alone, he needs the help of his companions and at the same time, they too know very well deep down that they could be in his shoes one day.
Nikos Skalkottas: Classical Music by a Greek
For many, his true talent was never recognized, for others he was one of the most gifted composers of the 20th century, for the Greeks he is just one more Greek who managed to take Greek culture beyond its borders. Despite leaving behind an impressive body of some 170 works (in handwritten manuscripts), very few Discover…