Poised on the eastern edge of the Aegean in the Dodecanese, Kalymnos is a place where the traditional and the modern exist in harmony. This is an island with a long history. According to Homer, Kalymnos sent thirty ships to Troy as part of the Achaean fleet. But it does not live in the past … Continued
Kalymnos, like many of the Aegean islands, looks to the sea more than to the land. The two most popular dances, Sousta and Issos, reflect this maritime orientation – the dancers bob up and down like boats tied up in the harbor, moving their feet like the tides as the line of dance goes in … Continued
Koftopita: Voreio Ipirotiki/Politsanitiki Vasilopita from the region of Northern Epirus 1 pound #2 bulgur wheat 1 cup milk 1 8 oz container of cottage cheese 1.5 pounds feta, crumbled 4 eggs, beaten 1 stick (¼ pound) butter, melted Put wheat in big saucepan. Fill with water and soak overnight. Drain. In a medium saucepan, add ¾ cup … Continued
Each year, the BLE marks the Greek pre-Lenten carnival season with a lively event, Karnavali. The celebration of Carnival began in ancient times, likely as part of the worship of Dionysos, the god of wine and festivity. In the Greek Orthodox Christian tradition, carnival (apókries/απόκριες) is a three-week period of preparation for Lent. Apókries – … Continued