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The Rokka Festivals 2025
The Rokka Festivals return in 2025, breathing life into the villages of the Kissamos inland with a celebration of art, culture, and collective experience. For twelve years, this annual institution has transformed the villages of Rokka and Kera into a vibrant, handmade festival. This year, the festivities expand to include the village of Pervolakia for […]
EKATOMPOLIS: The World of Archaic Crete
The Heraklion Archaeological Museum invites you to the lecture series "EKATOMPOLIS: The World of Archaic Crete," held in conjunction with the temporary exhibition of the same name. This series brings together distinguished scholars to explore various aspects of the archaeology, history, and culture of Archaic Crete. The lectures are open to the public, providing a […]
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Loom & Weaving Festival in Ierapetra
A three-day festival in Ierapetra from August 7-9, organized by the ECCE! cultural organization, celebrates the art of Cretan weaving. Held at the 2nd Experimental Primary School, the event features free daily activities including exhibitions of traditional and contemporary textiles like xomblia, hands-on workshops for adults and children, and live loom demonstrations. The program includes lectures, international film screenings, a panel on "Invisible Labor, Visible Art," and a closing ceremony with a contemporary dance performance by the ÀMFI group.
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Arvi Banana Festival 2025
The Cultural, Educational, and Beautification Association of Arvi is hosting the 7th annual Banana Festival, a well-established event in southern Crete that celebrates the region's unique local product and its place of origin. This year's festival, held from August 8th to 10th, 2025, is dedicated to the memory of Nikos Papadakis, a beloved figure who […]
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Featured Summer Public Evenings at Skinakas Observatory 2025 🔭
Summer Public Evenings at Skinakas Observatory 2025 🔭
The Skinakas Observatory has released its schedule for the "Summer Public Evenings" for 2025. As part of its effort to bring the public closer to science and technology, the observatory offers free visits on select dates each year. These events provide a unique opportunity for the public to get a firsthand look at the observatory's […]
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Featured Jazz from the Earth to the Moon at Tylissos
Jazz from the Earth to the Moon at Tylissos
On the night of the August full moon, the significant archaeological site of Tylissos will once again resonate with the sounds of jazz for the event "Jazz from the Earth to the Moon." This special evening is organized through a collaboration between "You Are What U Do – Kostas Kouvidis," the Municipality of Malevizi, SOS […]