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The kanun

The kanun is a musical instrument mainly associated with Greeks of Asia Minor and Thrace;…
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Sarakatsani traditional costume

The Sarakatsani costume in its final stage of development is distinguished into two types: one…
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Why Do We Place a Coin in the Vasilopita?

An age-old tradition Festive breads were prepared during ancient Greek celebrations as offerings to the…
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Christmas and Its Customs

Christmas and Its Customs For traditional people, time is— as already mentioned—defined by its content,…
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Customs Associated with the Feast of Saint Nicholas

Saint Nicholas is regarded as the protector of sailors and travelers, a role reflected in…
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The custom of Saint Barbara’s little wish boats in Drama

According to the legend surrounding the springs of the city, during Byzantine times there was…
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The Tradition of “Varvara”

The tradition of “Varvara” is an integral part of the folk religious heritage of Drama.…
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The Pontic Lyre

The Pontic Lyre or Kementzes is the principal folk musical instrument of the Greeks of…
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Daouli

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

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