Greek songs which also became international hits, are more than you might think! However, few people today realize that some classic songs were actually written by Greek composers,
When you regularly visit, you definitely have understood that music plays a very important role in the life of Greeks. In joy and sorrow, Greeks sing. And the truth is that they have the opportunity to choose among several categories of songs, in order to express every time their feelings: there are plenty of folk songs, rebetika, laika, entexna as well as rock and pop songs.
Celebrating Greek Easter on Corfu island is a bit different and more extravagant than in other locations in Greece.
Easter is one of the most important holidays in the Greek Orthodox calendar, and it is celebrated with great joy and enthusiasm all over Greece. The island of Corfu, located in the Ionian Sea, is known for its unique and extravagant Easter celebrations, which attract visitors from all over the world.
When visiting Greece, it is not just about eating delicious food in taverns and going to the beach, but most travelers, including Omilo students, also love to visit ancient Greek sites, attend Greek concerts, or theatre productions, while learning more about Greek culture and history.
Well, here is the good news, by visiting the beautiful site of Epidaurus, you can combine it all!
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How to travel to Syros island, from Athens or Mykonos? Because Omilo organizes Greek Language and Culture courses on the island of Syros during the summer months, this is a question many Omilo students are asking us frequently.
First of all, if you looking for a 1- or 2-week course during summer, then click below and check out the dates and availability
For all the details and course dates of the 1-week courses, click here
For all the details and course dates of the 2-week courses, click here
Second, here below you find details, tips and useful information on how most students travel from their country to the course location on Syros island.
Winter in Greece is never boring, and for those who thought that Greece is only a summer country, you couldn’t be more wrong :-).
Due to its varied nature and culture, Greece has to offer something in any season!
In general, we had a a sunny and warm end of the year, but we expect any moment the winter to start…
Better be prepared, and get your warm cloths ready…or start planning your winter trip to Greece!
The Greek Traditional Christmas Boat is very popular again since the last decade.
Do you prefer a Christmas tree or a Christmas boat?
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The decoration of the Christmas tree is not a Greek habit. It is said that the first Christmas tree in Greece was introduced and decorated by the Bavarian king Otto in 1833. In Greece, according to tradition, we decorate a boat, mainly on the islands. The boat symbolizes the maritime identity of the country. Greeks, a seafaring nation, of course, combined the celebration of Christmas with the sea. The decoration of the ship was also a kind of honor and welcome to the sailors returning home to celebrate Christmas with their families.
“How to become a teacher in Greece”, is something our students often ask.
Every country has a different educational system and the process of becoming a teacher can also vary greatly, both for primary and secondary education.
When students book an intensive Greek course in Greece with Omilo, the are always impressed with our excellent team of teachers. All of them are university graduates who, during their career, learned how to teach Greek as a foreign language, in an interactive manner.
They know how to engage adults from many different countries and backgrounds and teach them in a way that allows them to use the language from day one. This is an ongoing process that is a result of hands-on experience, feedback, and continuous training. Read more
Mikis Theodorakis (1925-2021), is one of the most important Greek composers known abroad.
He has composed thousands of Greek songs, (mostly Laika and Entechno style), symphonic music, music for operas, ballet, and chamber music, etc..
To read more about his life and career, click here.
Already several years have passed, without Mikis Theodorakis…
Mikis Theodorakis, the beloved and internationally known Greek composer,
whose music and political life are also well-known abroad, died on September 2nd, 2021. He was 96.
Theodorakis’ career, which started in his early years, produced a hugely varied body of work.
He has not only composed symphonic music, music for operas, ballet, chamber music, but of course a great number of Greek songs.
Apart from his musical career, he is also remembered by Greeks for his stubborn opposition to postwar regimes and dictatorships.
He will be never forgotten.
When you visit Athens , not only you can explore the capital of Greece, but at the same time you can also make several one-day excursions to nearby coastal villages, beaches and archaeological sites within the prefecture of Attica. One of the trips we believe is really worth it to add to your “list”, is to visit the “temple of Poseidon” in Sounion, at about 60 km from centre Athens. You can combine it with a swim in the clear waters of the Aegean sea or a nice dinner/lunch in one of the fish taverns nearby.
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