Easter in Chios island (Greece) - Greek language & culture course

Easter in Chios island (Greece)
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Greek Language and Culture course
12 April 2020 - 25 April 2020

For more info: https://www.alexandria-institute.com/school-of-greek/chios-language-course/

Apart from being the Island of Aromas in the Northeastern Aegean, Chios is well known for its magnificent Easter festivities. The scenic picture of ship owners’ mansions with exquisite flower garden designs, peaceful little ports with colourful boats, and picturesque windmills by the sea, dramatically changes after the Resurrection mass.

History and Culture
This Easter We Learn Modern Greek in Chios, the island of Homer. Together we will discover its ancient and medieval history, the Byzantine mosaics of Nea Moni and Genoese castles and mansions.

Easter in Chios
On the night of the Holy Saturday people of Vrontádos are ready to set the night on fire! The famous rocketwar starts, a virtual fight between two churches. A custom which dates back to the age of the Turkish occupation and it still happens every year in the Easter

Taste and Aromas of Chios
Discover the unique orange and lemon orchards in Kampos, the aroma of a special resin called masticha, local ouzo,  liqueurs and taste new dishes!