Contrary to popular belief that the ancient Greeks and Romans were averse to colour, experts have said in the time of their creation, Roman and Greek monuments were vibrant and multi-coloured.
A recent exhibition: “Gods In Colour: Painted Sculpture of Classical Antiquity” features more than 20 full size colour reconstructions of Greek and Roman works, alongside [...]
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“Gods In Colour: Painted Sculpture of Classical Antiquity” Exhibition in Germany
Posted on 22 August 2010.
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Greek Orthodox Monastery in Turkey Allowed Worship Services
Posted on 15 August 2010.
Turkey allowed Christians to pray Sunday at The Sumela Greek Orthodox monastery for the first time since the country’s creation; seeking to improve the country’s record on religious tolerance and boost tourism. The three hour service at The Sumela Monastery in Turkey’s Black Sea region was the first of two sensitive Church openings the country’s [...]
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Greek Phoenix Ancient Art Exhibit at The Biennale des Antiquaires, Paris
Posted on 14 August 2010.
Phoenix Ancient Art is one of the world’s most eminent galleries specializing in classical antiquities. It will exhibit at The Biennale des Antiquaires in Paris at the Grand Palais. The exhibition will take place from the 15th to the 22nd of September.
Co-owner of Phoenix Ancient Art Aboutaam states: “We love the Biennale. It provides the ideal [...]
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The Turkish-Greek Friendship Culture Festival, Aksaray, Turkey
Posted on 06 August 2010.
Approximately 60 Greeks are expected to visit Guzelyurt, Aksaray during a festival on August 7th -8th, which symbolises Turkish & Greek brotherhood. This is The Turkish-Greek Friendship Culture Festival. The goal is to bring the grandchildren of displaced Turks and Greeks of the 1923 population exchange between the two nations back togethor.
The mayor of the Turkish [...]
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Exhibition for the Greek language in Geneva
Posted on 06 July 2010.
The Library of Geneva organizes an exhibition which is called “Alpha Beta Gamma, the studying of the Greek language in Geneva”. The exhibition will take place until the 18th of September and the newspaper “Tribune de Geneve” created a special publication for the studying of the Greek Language in Geneva since 1559, when the Greek [...]
London: Welcome to Greece!
Posted on 20 June 2010.
For ten days, the residents and visitors of London walking along the South Bank of the river Thames will have the unexpected opportunity to meet Greece.
On the initiative of the Hellenic Organization of Tourism in Great Britain, several hundred tons of sand were accumulated in a huge place of 1200 square meters in the heart [...]
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