Tag: MODERN GREEK STUDIES

Alekos Kyraninis, a contemporary Greek painter, deeply inspired by pre-Christian symbolism, Byzantine iconography, Greek folk art and modernism speaks to Greek News Agenda about his artistic approach and philosophical perspectives.

Easter is an extremely important holiday in Greek Orthodox Christianity, with its religious significance arguably exceeding that of Christmas.
Find out about the Greek traditions and local customs of the Holy Week and Easter via Greek News Agenda!

🎤#interview | 𝐈𝐦𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐜𝐞: A Journey Through Time, Tourism & Identity ✈️📸🧳🇬🇷

Eirini Karamouzi, Contemporary History Professor and principal investigator for fascinating online exhibition “Imagining Greece,” unpacks how Greece’s global image as a dream destination was crafted over the decades.

🧳 “Imagining Greece” explores the people, politics, and cultural forces that turned Greece into an idyllic getaway. Through archival materials, photography, and personal stories, the exhibition brings to life the evolution of Greek tourism—and how it shaped Greek society itself.

🏛️ Think: Xenia hotels designed by visionary architects, vintage GNTO posters, festivals, calendars, and the rise of armchair travel. All part of a larger story about Greece’s place in the global imagination—past, present, and future.

‼️ Fun fact: Tourism in Greece grew from 33,000 visitors in 1950 to a whopping 36 million in 2024, becoming the country’s “heavy industry,” contributing nearly 25% of the GDP!

🎟️ click on the link to find out more! 👇

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