A virtual tour in Greece

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Gourounochara A custom of the Vlachs is the public feast after the annual pig- slaugheterig for the meat preservation.

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Ptolemaida

Ptolemaida, the "mud village" that became a big industrial center with many different greek ethnic groups mingled there.

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Multicultural Ptolemaida, Kozani prefecture

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Central Greece Vlachs

The Vlachs are a cultural group with a distinctive language. They were mainly nomad shepherds, migrating to central Greece in the winter and Northern Greece in the summer. They produced dairy and lived on livestock.

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Crete is the largest island in Greece, and the fifth largest one in the Mediterranean Sea. Here, you can admire the remnants of brilliant civilizations, explore glorious beaches, impressive mountainscapes, fertile valleys and steep gorges, and become part of the island’s rich gastronomic culture. Crete is, after all, a small universe teeming with beauties and treasures that you will probably need a lifetime to uncover!

A virtual tour in Greece

by the students of the Primary School of Perdikkas & the 4th Primary School of Ptolemaida

The architecture of the northern Aegean islands blends various styles, including **Byzantine**, **Ottoman**, and **neoclassical** influences. Buildings are often made from local stone, with wooden balconies and earthy tones that harmonize with the natural surroundings. Neoclassical structures, characterized by elegant facades, large windows, and columns, are common in historical towns like **Mytilene** on Lesbos. This mix of architectural styles, along with medieval castles and old mansions, reflects the region’s rich cultural heritage.

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Just a breath away from the Asia Minor coast, in the northeastern part of the Aegean Sea, explore islands with fascinating green landscapes, crystal clear waters, beautiful sandy and pebbly beaches, traditional villages and rich history on each island. Choose among big islands (Ikaria, Samos, Limnos, Lesvos, Chios, Thasos, Samothrace) and some smaller ones (Agios Efstratios, Agios Minas, Antipsara, Thymaina, Oinousses, Samiopoula, Fournoi and Psara) offer you exciting holiday options.

North -Eastern Aegean islands

On the northern coast of the Aegean Sea lie some of the finest resorts in Greece, renowned for their gentle climate, picturesque beaches, and unique historical sites.

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Edessa history and culture

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Pontos culture

y Giannis, Polikarpos,b Angelos and VasilisPPontians were a Greek ethnic group that live in Asia Minor, spoke an ancient Greek dialect and were moved to Greece after the population exchange in 1923. They infiltrated the local greek population, spreading their culture.

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Pontos Culture

Pontians were a Greek ethnic group that live in Asia Minor, spoke an ancient Greek dialect and were moved to Greece after the population exchange in 1923. They infiltrated the local Greek population, spreading their culture

Cyclades islands

LAboutThe Cyclades is a group of Greek islands, southeast of the mainland in the Aegean Sea. It centers on uninhabited Delos, considered the birthplace of Apollo, and home to some of Greece’s most important archaeological ruins. Many of the islands are popular holiday destinations, known for their beaches, ancient sites, rugged landscapes and traditional blue-and-white stucco towns overlooking the sea.

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The Cyclades includes about 220 islands, the major ones being Amorgos, Anafi, Andros, Antiparos, Delos, Ios, Kea, Kimolos, Kythnos, Milos, Mykonos, Naxos, Paros, Folegandros, Serifos, Sifnos, Sikinos, Syros, Tinos, and Thira or Santoríni. There are also many minor islands (the Lesser Cyclades) including Donousa, Eschati, Gyaros, Irakleia, Koufonisia, Makronisos, Rineia, and Schoinousa. The name "Cyclades" refers to the islands forming a circle ("circular islands") around the sacred island of Delos. Most of the smaller islands are uninhabited.Ermoupoli on Syros is the chief town and administrative center of the former prefecture.The islands are peaks of a submerged mountainous terrain, with the exception of two volcanic islands, Milos and Santorini. The climate is generally dry and mild,

Eptanisa region

The region of the Seven Islands

“Eptanisa” is a cluster of seven islands off the western coastline of Central Greece and southern Peloponnese, the gems of the Ionian Sea. “Eptanisa” consist of Corfu, Zakynthos, Ithaca, Kefalonia, Lefkada, Paxoi, and Kythira located in the south of the Peloponnese.

3 foods

• Pastitsada (Παστιτσάδα) – A traditional Corfu dish made with rooster or beef, cooked in a rich tomato and spice sauce, usually served with thick pasta
• Mandolato (Μαντολάτο) – A traditional nougat sweet from Zakynthos, made with honey, almonds, and egg whites.
• Aliada (Αλιάδα)– A strong garlic sauce, similar to skordalia, often served with fried fish or vegetables (from Kefalonia).

4 customs

1. Kantades (All Ionian Islands, especially Zakynthos and Kefalonia) – Traditional serenades performed by small groups singing love and nostalgic songs, often accompanied by guitars and mandolins.
2. The Feast of Virgin Mary (15th of August, all islands) – Celebrated with church services, music, dancing, and big communal meals in village squares.
3. Botides: At Easter,in Corfu, people on balconies drop big red terracotta jugs full of water.
4. Carnival of Corfu (Apokries) – A festive period with parades, masquerades, music, and dancing, showing strong Venetian influence.

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