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In Traditions & ArtPosted November 30, 2021

Rebetiko – The story of the underground sound of Greece

Priceless temples, sacred places, the first Olympic Games, the birth of democracy and of Western...

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In Traditions & ArtPosted June 30, 2021

Ancient popular celebrations and beliefs in a small village near Petroșani, Transylvania

The inhabitants of a small village next to the city of Petroșani continued, on the...

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In Traditions & ArtPosted March 15, 2021

Clean Monday or Koulouma in Greece | Food and Customs

Kathara Deftera (Clean Monday) or Koulouma is celebrated all across Greece after the last day...

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In Traditions & ArtPosted March 1, 2021

Spring in the Balkans | Traditions and superstitions related to March among the Balkan peoples

March, ever since its first day, symbolizes the revival and rebirth that spring brings. After...

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In Traditions & ArtPosted February 23, 2021

Romania | Dragobete, a celebration of love with pagan origins

Red, pink hearts, all glittering, countless chocolate boxes, flowers and champagne. The entire month of...

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In Traditions & ArtPosted March 31, 2020

Anastenaria – fire-walking ritual, a centuries-old tradition

A small community in the village of Lagkadas near Thessaloniki, Greece, perpetuates a tradition whose...

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