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Greek Traditional Dances, Music and Events Added to National Intangible Cultural Heritage List

New Greek traditional dances, music and events, which reflect the diversity of Greece’s culture, have been added to the national intangible cultural heritage list.

Posted On 22 Aug 2023

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Greece Looks to Include Land Blessing Custom on UNESCO Cultural Heritage List

The Greek Culture Ministry has submitted a file to UNESCO to include a traditional custom of blessing the bounty of the land on its list of intangible cultural heritage.

Posted On 19 Apr 2023

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Greek Culture Ministry Looks to Strengthen Tinos Marble Art Tradition

Aiming to strengthen the marble art tradition of Tinos, the Greek Culture Ministry will upgrade the island’s Fine Arts school and create a new building complex and museum.

Posted On 13 Mar 2023

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Six Greek Island Traditions Designated ‘Intangible Cultural Heritage’

Six customs of the Greek islands of Andros, Rhodes, Sifnos, Ikaria, Limnos and Nisyros have been inscribed in the country’s National Index of Intangible Cultural Heritage.

Posted On 28 Jan 2022

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The making of Limnos' traditional cheese (melihloro/melipasto). Photo copyright: Greek Culture Ministry

Greece Adds 16 New Elements to National Intangible Cultural Heritage Index

The Greek Culture Ministry has announced the inclusion of 16 new elements to Greece’s National Directory of Intangible Cultural Heritage.

Posted On 14 Aug 2020

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Andros’ ‘Methexis’ Experiential Festival to Reveal the Aegean’s Traditions

The Aegean’s cultural and culinary traditions will be on show during the “Aegean Methexis” experiential festival to be held on Andros in June 2020.

Posted On 05 Dec 2019

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Castle ruins in Ireland - Intagible cultural heritage monument. Photo Source: https://europa.eu/cultural-heritage

Commission Promoting Cultural Heritage for Cohesive, Resilient Europe

The European Commission has announced the first-ever "European Framework for Action on Cultural Heritage" aimed at safeguarding and promoting Europe's cultural heritage.

Posted On 10 Dec 2018

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Mount Athos, Simonopetra Monastery. Photo Source: Visit Greece / H. Kakarouhas

Cultural Tourism Key to Sustaining Communities, Safeguarding Heritage

A clear and strong link between tourism, culture and local community stakeholders is essential, according to the UNWTO and UNESCO.

Posted On 07 Dec 2018

, By GTP editing team

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Greek Traditional Dances, Music and Events Added to National Intangible Cultural Heritage List

Greece Looks to Include Land Blessing Custom on UNESCO Cultural Heritage List

Greek Culture Ministry Looks to Strengthen Tinos Marble Art Tradition

Six Greek Island Traditions Designated ‘Intangible Cultural Heritage’

Greece Adds 16 New Elements to National Intangible Cultural Heritage Index

Andros’ ‘Methexis’ Experiential Festival to Reveal the Aegean’s Traditions

Commission Promoting Cultural Heritage for Cohesive, Resilient Europe

Cultural Tourism Key to Sustaining Communities, Safeguarding Heritage

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