Watch  video: Traditional Cretan music and dancing experiences

 

Rethymno Department of Tourism & Volunteer network "RethElondo" through visitors experience management has adopted a new approach promoting tradition to our visitors. Our focus is to keep the Cretan music and dance, Cretan tradition and spirit, alive in the hearts and minds of locals and visitors. Through this video via our platform www.rethymno.guide it also reaches people, who are planning to come to Rethymno, to experience local tradition, offering a real contribution to a world more open to everybody.

 

We are truly excited about presenting a rendezvous of traditional musical performance, sharing a common passion for music by Kordazakis lyra, and Synolakis lagouto -  each of those instruments is a treasure as it represents the traditional culture and custom of Crete - providing live music to the dance performances by Horokrites. During their performance last Friday August 7 at Rethymno marina,  the local folklore group of artists and dancers demonstrated their passion far beyond music and dance meeting local history, tradition and culture. Locals and visitors had the opportunity to taste Cretan dishes offered by Papadopetrakis Catering and enjoy Cretan music & dances.

The Folklore Group Horokrites  was founded in September 2018 by two experienced dancers and choreographers Emmanuel Caparo and Maria Aglioti.They organize performances and events for the preservation and revival of local dances and the traditional Cretan customs. Occasionally they participate in cultural events all over Greece and abroad. Horokrites is a group of people who believe in tradition and local roots, aiming to give young people the chance to feel and  preserve the Cretan dance steps, Cretan music and the rebellious soul of Cretan people.

New video promoting the island of Crete to audiences worldwide

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Events & experiences  are rescheduled for Rethymno's cultural restart !

Rethymno is open and wants to embrace its guests as an ideal place to explore and participate in cultural events. It's a city alive with a sense of community and a clear focus on health and well-being and ready to ensure that experiences are safe and memorable.

Rethymno is slowly returning to its normal rhythms after a difficult period. Its vibrant community comes alive after Covid-19 with several events lined up that will make this summer one to remember. The events are starting to be running and the city regains its glamour, combining the security necessary with all the hygienic measures, full of pleasure, enjoyment, and at the same times its privileged spirit.
A wide range of events are scheduled in unique locations, such as the Fortezza Castle and in exceptional areas, such as the Arkadi Monastery. Whether it’s a musical performance from a local musician or a concert, even a performance by Greek National Opera in Rethymno or at archeological sites, an exhibition at the Museum of Contemporary Art of Crete, Rethymno region’s artistic characters are committed to create a one-of-a-kind experience for locals and visitors alike.

Visitors will enjoy truly unique experiences, from historic sites to gastronomic delights. Rethymno is well known as a gastronomic holiday destination. Locations will have limited capacities, locally-loved food, wine pairings that can be enjoyed outdoor not only in old town but can be combined with excursions throughout the broader area.

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