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Ζωναράδικος; Ένας παραδοσιακός χορός από την Θράκη

Ώρα για χορό και Ζωναράδικο! Ανυπομονούμε να ξαναδούμε από κοντά τους μαθητές μας και να χορέψουμε όλοι μαζί ελληνικούς παραδοσιακούς χορούς! Παρακάτω θα διαβάσετε για έναν αγαπημένο μας χορό από την Θράκη (βόρειο-ανατολική Ελλάδα).  Είναι γνωστό ότι στους Έλληνες αρέσει πολύ να χορεύουν και έχουν μεγάλη ποικιλία παραδοσιακών χορών, ανάλογα με την περιοχή. Οι νησιώτικοι […]

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The Epidaurus Amphitheatre and Little Theatre | Omilo

When visiting Greece, it is not just about eating delicious food in taverns and going to the beach, but many travelers, including Omilo students, also love to visit ancient Greek sites, attend Greek concerts, or theatre  productions, while learning more about Greek culture and history. Well, here is the good news, by visiting the beautiful […]

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How To Travel To Syros Island, From Athens Or Mykonos

How to travel to Syros island, from Athens or Mykonos? Because Omilo organizes Greek Language and Culture courses on the island of Syros during the summer months, this is a question many Omilo students are asking us frequently. First of all, if you looking for a 1- or 2-week course during summer, then click below […]

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Winter in Greece

Winter in Greece is never boring, and for those who thought that Greece is only a summer country, you couldn’t be more wrong :-). Due to its varied nature and culture, Greece has to offer something in any season! In general, we had a  a sunny and warm end of the year,  but we expect […]

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The Vasilopita-The Greek New Year Cake

The Vasilopita is a nice Greek Tradition , a special cake for the New Year. When cutting the cake into slices on New Year’s Day, Greeks will name each slice as they cut it, after everyone in the family and friends. Usually, also a coin is hidden in the bottom of the cake. Whoever is […]

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A Greek Christmas Carol, to sing along

What about listening  to a Greek Christmas carol, and/or sing along? On December 24th, if you are in Greece, do not be surprised when children ring your doorbell early in the morning! Τhe children go from house to house, singing about the birth of Jesus Christ, while holding their small metal triangles. Open them the […]