Visiting Corfu during the Easter period is a great choice as this is the time of the year that when the island brings to light all its natural and cultural beauty. You will feel overwhelmed by the flora, you will be taken away by the music and you will acquire unprecedented feelings which derive from …
May Day (Protomagia) in Greece! Summer’s eventual victory over winter is celebrated with flowers and rituals to keep evil at bay. On this national holiday and according to tradition, people visit the countryside, have picnics, gather flowers and turn them into wreaths to hang on their front doors.
After the liberation of Greece and the establishment of the Greek State, the Ionian Islands demanded their unification with Greece. Despite its strong objection, Britain-together with France and Russia-signed on the 5th of June 1863 the Treaty of London, according to which Britain gave up its role as the head of state of the Ionian …
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In Corfu, August is the month when the village festivals or panigyria in Greek take place. A panegyris (Ancient Greek: πανήγυρις, “gathering”), is an Ancient Greek general, national or religious assembly which was dedicated to the worship of a particular god. Nowadays, it is also associated with saint days and holy festivals. Every week, there …
During World War II, Mussolini issued an ultimatum to Prime Minister Metaxas demanding the passage of Italian troops through Greece. Metaxas’ response was “Ohi” which means No in Greek and led to the subsequent battle and eventual defeat of the invading Italian army in 1940. Today, Ohi Day is celebrated with remembrance services, military and …
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