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Discover our Greek roots through traditional festivals, celebrations, customs, and traditions of each region. Learn about traditional professions that withstand the test of time, traditional costumes that highlight local identity, and culinary traditions that keep the flavors of the past alive.

The folklore of Pontus – November, the Month Dedicated to Saint George «ΑΕΡΓΙΤΕΣ»

In Pontus, this month was called Aergitis after the feast of Saint George of Lydda,…
THE FOLKLORE OF PONTOS

The Pontic Lyre

The Pontic Lyre or Kementzes is the principal folk musical instrument of the Greeks of…
words from tradition

The Folkrore Of Pontos – October Grape Picking Month «ΤΡΥΓΟΜΗΝΑΣ»

October is the tenth month of the year and was once called "harvest month," perhaps…
THE FOLKLORE OF PONTOS

Daouli

The daouli (Turkish: davul) is a membranophone musical instrument used in Greek, Turkish, and Middle…
words from tradition

THE FOLKLORE OF PONTOS – SEPTEMBER – «ΣΤΑΥΡΙΤΕΣ»

The name September comes from the Latin septem, meaning 7, because it was the 7th…
THE FOLKLORE OF PONTOS

The Lute

The lute is a stringed instrument and basically consists of a large pear-shaped sound box…
words from tradition

THE FOLKLORE OF PONTOS – AUGUST – «ΑΛΩΝΑΡΤΣ»

The corresponding month for the ancient Greeks was Metagipnion. The Greek people also gave it…
THE FOLKLORE OF PONTOS

Zournas

The zurna is a wind musical instrument played in central Eurasia, from the Balkans to…
words from tradition

THE FOLKLORE OF PONTOS – JULY – «ΧΟΡΤΟΘΕΡΤΣ»

July is one of the hottest months of summer, the seventh in a row. In…
THE FOLKLORE OF PONTOS

Ηayati ladia folklore museum

 When you visit the Folklore Museum Hayati Ladia in Proti, at Serres, Region you come…
folklore museum

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