Cretan Festival in Heraklion

On 24st and 25th of July a Cretan Festival is taking place in Heraklion. Cretan musicians and dancers  will perform traditional songs. In the area of the festival you will find a photo gallery which is trying to depict the Cretan way of life, the culture and the traditions of the island. A variety of cretan tastes will accompany the night,  as opposed to a cretan festival.

The festival will take place in Gate Vitouri.

Admission fee : 10 euros per day

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Matala Street Painting

Are you looking for fun? If you are talented in drawing you could take part on a street painting festival! The festival of Matala is opening on the 16th of June with street painting. The purpose of the festival is the survival of local customs and traditions. More than 200 artists and musicians are going to participate in the 3-day festivities.


For booking your canvas call at +30 6947088432 or +30 6934831819.
The entrance is free.

source: www.incrediblecrete.gr/

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Cretan Hospitality

The word hospitality derives from the Latin hospes, meaning 'host', 'guest', or 'stranger. The word stranger in ancient times means one who comes from another country, the visitor and friend. Zeus, the "Father of Gods", was the patron of hospitality (xenia) and guests, ready to avenge any wrong done to a stranger.

In our days hospitality involves showing respect for one's guests, providing for their needs, and treating them as equals. According to Cretan culture, locals are expected to show hospitality to strangers, as opposed to personal friends and family members.

Resource: wikipedia
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