The talented Zoe Behrakis performs the national anthems of Greece and the United States at the Boston Marathon Wreath Ceremony held by the 26.2 Foundation, the Alpha Omega Council, and the Greek Consulate General of Boston at the View Boston.
The city of Ypsilanti, Michigan, often called "Ypsi," has a unique historical connection to Greek history and culture through its name. Watch to learn more about this awesome town!
Greek Orthodox Easter, or Pascha, holds deep spiritual and cultural importance as the most sacred holiday in the Greek Orthodox Church. It commemorates the Resurrection of Jesus Christ, symbolizing hope and renewal. Uniquely observed in accordance with the Julian calendar, this festive occasion often diverges from Western Christian Easter, which adheres to the Gregorian calendar. Beyond its religious significance, Greek Orthodox Easter is intertwined with vibrant traditions, historical roots, and communal celebrations that invite travelers to immerse themselves in the rich cultural tapestry of Greece.
Aristotle Onassis—a name synonymous with wealth, ambition, and global influence. He was a man who transformed his modest beginnings into an extraordinary legacy as one of the most powerful figures in 20th-century commerce. Yet, his story is more than just one of business success—it is a tale of resilience, vision, and controversy. In this video, we explore the incredible journey of Aristotle Onassis, from a refugee of war to a shipping magnate, and the man behind the wealth, whose life was marked equally by triumph and tragedy.
Did you know Greek olives have been a symbol of life and prosperity for over 4,000 years? From ancient Greek mythology, where they were a gift of the gods, to their role in shaping Mediterranean trade, these pearls of nature are a bridge to humanity's past.
We welcome the amazing Meletios Pouliopoulos to the podcast. Meletios is a Greek-American independent scholar, historian and archivist, and founder of Greek Cultural Resources, a cultural non profit that conserves Greek American Heritage. In Boston, he produces the radio show "Mondays with Meleti.” Pouliopoulos researches and lectures on Greek-American history, and on Greek music produced in America. In 2015, he served as a consultant on Greek Music in America, an exhibit about Greek music that was produced by the City of Tarpon Springs, FL. His ground-breaking research on Greek Piano Rolls in the United States and his article on the artist Nicos Tseperis were included in book Greek Music in America (2018, University Press of Mississippi). Since 2019, Pouliopoulos serves as consultant to the Hellenic Chronicle Newspaper Digitization Project, where he developed the strategy for online digital newspaper archive, and archived 35,000 newspaper pages In 2019, Pouliopoulos was…
A miracle of St. Nektarios of Aegina which the Orthodox Church commemorates on the 9th of November with a child with cancer narrated by the Gerontissa of his monastery.
The lighting of lanterns in Greece is a symbolic and festive tradition for the New Year. People gather on the beaches or in open spaces, releasing lit lanterns into the sky. These lanterns, often made of paper and lit with candles, are believed to symbolize the guiding light of the Star of Bethlehem that led the Magi to Jesus. Releasing the lanterns into the sky is a way of sending prayers and wishes to heaven.
An elderly man dressed as an ancient Greek soldier, ran an entire marathon barefoot to honor his Greek ancestors. When he finished the race, he knelt down in respect to the legacy of those who came before him.
The Syrtaki, the folk dance most commonly associated with Greece, was originally choreographed for a 1964 film. The dance was created specifically for the film Zorba the Greek rather than a traditional form of dance. It is an amalgamation of three different dance styles.
Fantasia Greece presents “Athenian Night”: Experience the magic of Athens after dark through enchanting Pixar-style scenes of its most iconic neighborhoods! 🏛️
The Mediterranean diet is often misunderstood as just a set of dietary guidelines, but it is truly a lifestyle that emphasizes traditional practices developed over centuries. It prioritizes fresh, seasonal, and local foods, often grown and harvested without modern preservatives. Traditional agriculture and food preparation techniques ensure that ingredients remain fresh, and meals are balanced with a mix of proteins, fats, and carbohydrates.
Prime Minister of Greece Kyriakos Mitsotakis spoke to an esteemed audience on Tuesday, September 24, 2024 in Astoria, New York. Here are some highlights from the event.
