In 1912, after the first Balkan war, the Greek Navy liberated Chios Island from Turkey annexation. Every year, on the 11th of November, Chios celebrates the independence of the Island. Thus, we had the opportunity the see the parade they organized: We saw the children from kinder garden to primary […]
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What better way to get to know the Greek culture than experience the Greek Independence Day on 25th of March? In order to honor the final independence from the Turks there are several small parades in every village of this beautiful island and a bigger one in the capital town […]
On the 18th December the Christmas Theater of the primary school of Vrontados took place. All the parents and children arrived and were very curious about the theater. We were also very excited about it, because we prepared a short play with the children from the 5th and the 6th […]
Chios Island is for sure part of Greece today. By visiting the parade to honor the liberation of Chios hundred years ago, we learned that especially Chios Island is a good example for fights for territories in Europe. By being located right next to the Turkish coast, Chios was occupied […]
In Thymiana this year, the Carnival was celebrated on Sunday the 13th of march, whilst others celebrated the next day. Typically the streets are filled with dressed up people, food stands and snack bars on every corner, and space for the parade to take place. In the car on my way […]
Due to the “On- arrival”- seminar beginning on the 12th until the 17th of November two volunteers of our project had the unique chance to be a part of this event. Of course they went to the university and the impression they gained there are presented with the help of […]
The 25th of March is a national holiday in Greece. After the Byzantine Empire fell to the Turks in 1453 and remained under their rule for almost 400 years, on the 25th of March 1821 the bishop Germanos of Patras raised the Greek flag at the Monastery of Agia Lavra […]
The 10th of November 2011 was a very special day in the history of the Orthodox church in Chios. The special thing about this event is, that it just takes place every 40 or 50 years because an Archbishop keeps his position for a lifetime. After the death of the […]
On November 21st, the Greek Orthodox Church celebrates the “Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary,” also known as “the Entry of the Most Holy Theotokos into the Temple.” Theotokos is the Greek title of Mary, meaning “the one who gives birth to God,” a phrase explaining her significance in the […]
Before the revolution in 1821 was a Monastery the place which has been the home of many ill people- not only Chian. These people believed in the miraculous healing power of Virgin Mary and hoped for their healing. The people still celebrate this event as a very special one with […]
On the 20th of November 2011, a ceremony to honor Virgin Mary was celebrated by the primary school together with the neighbouring church. “Panagias Ereithianis” is not just this celebration’s name but also the name of the school and also of the church. In the morning we helped in the […]