https://www.greekpod101.com/blog/2019/07/30/dormition-of-the-mother-of-god/Today, August 15th, Greece celebrates the Feast of the Dormition of Virgin Mary (Panagia or Theotokos) – one of the most important religious and cultural events of the year.(Pan+agia = the most Holy of all, Theotokos = She who gave birth to God) In the Orthodox Church, the “Dormition” refers to the Virgin Mary’s peaceful passing from earthly life and her assumption into heaven.Panagia holds a unique place in the hearts of Greeks as the mother and protector of the nation, a source of comfort, hope, and intercession. This deep reverence is why her feast is also a national public holiday.Known as the “summer Easter” in Greece, the day is marked by church services, family gatherings, and vibrant local festivals in towns and islands across the country.May Virgin Mary grant health, light, and peace in every heart around the world. ❤️ Χρόνια πολλά!
https://youtu.be/_v1fARNnVag?si=3PB_aCnNb7U9kx6DA few words about Socrates:1. He was a devoted citizen, faithful to the principles and laws of his city. He fought for Athens as a warrior and later accepted the death sentence it imposed on him, refusing the chance to escape.2. He lived simply, indifferent to fame and material wealth. Barefoot and dressed in plain clothes, he often worried his friends and was mocked by his contemporaries.3. He placed truth and virtue above personal gain, following the “voice” within him — what we would now call conscience.4. He taught through dialogue, guiding his students to discover knowledge and truth for themselves.5. He was the teacher of Plato, who in turn taught Aristotle, who later taught Alexander the Great. Through this chain of teacher–student relationships, and without writing a single word himself, Socrates profoundly shaped philosophy, education, and moral thought to this day.6. Key teachings: "Know thyself" , "I know one thing: that I know nothing" , knowledge as virtue, ethics over personal benefit, a simple life, the pursuit of truth, respect for laws, philosophy as a way of life, and education that cultivates the soul.- What a world would we live in if we all tried to imitate the example of this great philosopher?- Who is your favorite philosopher? What other virtues do you think people should have?
🏖️🏖️☀️☀️🥰🥰Μια μέρα στην παραλία με τον αγαπημένο μου αδερφούλη — φτιάχνοντας αναμνήσεις κάτω από τον ήλιο. Un día en la playa con mi querido hermanito — creando recuerdos bajo el sol.Beach day vibes with my beloved little brother — making memories under the sun.https://open.spotify.com/track/4n7nwDqrdx3qmJvEACOMrN?si=2sSgtZxHTreirinXBofqsA
Minoan Palatial Centres: Would you like to explore the legacy of Europe’s earliest advanced civilization?On 12 July 2025, during the 47th Session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee, the Minoan Palatial Centres of Crete were officially inscribed on the World Heritage List, alongside 25 other sites from around the globe, following a unanimous decision.The inscription includes six emblematic archaeological sites:Knossos, Phaistos, Malia, Zakros, Zominthos, and Kydonia.What does their inscription signify?It marks international recognition of:- the cultural, architectural, and archaeological significance of the palaces,- their authenticity and integrity,- the presence of a comprehensive framework for protection and management, aimed at ensuring their preservation and promotion.https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/1733/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3F0oslTcmGI&ab_channel=%CE%95%CF%86%CE%BF%CF%81%CE%B5%CE%AF%CE%B1%CE%91%CF%81%CF%87%CE%B1%CE%B9%CE%BF%CF%84%CE%AE%CF%84%CF%89%CE%BD%CE%97%CF%81%CE%B1%CE%BA%CE%BB%CE%B5%CE%AF%CE%BF%CF%85https://pressbooks.bccampus.ca/cavestocathedrals/chapter/minoan/
🤔🤔Latin τραγούδια: Όταν το σώμα λέει «πάρτι» αλλά η ψυχή γράφει ποίηση στο σκοτάδι. Πώς γίνεται ο ρυθμός ενός τραγουδιού να είναι τόσο χαρούμενος, να σε κάνει να θες να χορέψεις σαν τρελός, κι όμως, αν καταλαβαίνεις ισπανικά και ακούσεις τους στίχους… να σε πιάνει κατάθλιψη; Ουσιαστικά, χορεύεις με τον πόνο του άλλου. Και το χειρότερο; Τον καταλαβαίνεις. Φίλοι ισπανόφωνοι, ακούγοντας αυτό το τραγούδι… τι σκέφτεστε πραγματικά; Και φίλοι που δεν μιλάτε ισπανικά, τί νιώθετε ακούγοντας αυτό το τραγούδι;Canciones latinas: Cuando el cuerpo dice «fiesta» pero el alma escribe poesía en la oscuridad. ¿Cómo es posible que el ritmo de una canción sea tan alegre, que te haga querer bailar como loco, y sin embargo, si entiendes las letras en español… te agarre la depresión? Básicamente, bailas con el dolor de otro. ¿Y lo peor? Lo entiendes. Amigos hispanohablantes, escuchando esta canción… ¿qué piensan realmente? Y para los amigos quienes no hablan español, ¿qué sienten al escuchar esta canción?Latin songs: When your body says "party" but your soul writes poetry in the dark. How is it possible that the rhythm of a song is so joyful, makes you want to dance like crazy, yet if you understand the Spanish lyrics... it hits you with depression? Essentially, you’re dancing with someone else’s pain. And the worst part? You understand it. Spanish-speaking friends, when you listen to this song... what do you really think? And for those friends who don’t speak Spanish, how do you feel listening to this song?
Today, on World Friendship Day, let us wish that every heart finds a true friend in the dark, a hand that never lets go and an embrace that understands without words. Because friendship is the light that makes the world more human. 🫂 https://www.awarenessdays.com/awareness-days-calendar/world-friendship-day-international-day-of-friendship/
https://open.spotify.com/track/72AyRiAP42pKyNX9Ic5TBR?si=Ct2VpLmxSVCyzzFNPPncYw&pi=XJXfrBdlSdiJsYesterday was my last workout before we close for August. I wasn’t ready for it at all 🥹. Summer is flying by way too fast 🕒. The last song that played was an old Greek one - "Eleges" by Melisses 🐝. Now I think I might be depressed 🥲
Inspired by a friend’s post about the Panathenaia, I wanted to share something truly striking that I recently learned — something I had never heard before.How are the Panathenaian festival, the birth of democracy, a sculpture in the Athenian Agora, the Greco-Persian Wars, and Alexander the Great all connected?At the Panathenaia festival in 514 BC, the pair Harmodius and Aristogeiton assassinated Hipparchus, brother of the Athenian tyrant Hippias. Their act is considered the first step toward the overthrow of tyranny and the establishment of democracy in Athens, which was formally instituted a few years later, in 508 BC, by Cleisthenes.The Athenians honored them with a sculptural group, which was later looted by the Persians and returned by Alexander the Great.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harmodius_and_Aristogeiton_(sculpture) https://open.spotify.com/episode/2QlhNM1M0NVwGGyZko66n9?si=77u5Bj93SnOVBou_R6_pGwhttps://hellotalk.com/m/WvAkpTZSHtEtHD?id=vMFPSON
Χθες το βράδυ, στο θερινό Δημοτικό Θέατρο της πόλης, παρακολούθησα την ισπανική ταινία του Πέδρο Αλμοδόβαρ Todo sobre mi madre (1999).Τόσα πολλά σημαντικά ζητήματα της ανθρώπινης ζωής, τόσα έντονα συναισθήματα.Μια βαθιά, συγκινητική ιστορία για τη μητρότητα, την απώλεια, την ταυτότητα και τη δύναμη των γυναικών.Με τη λήξη της προβολής, νιώθει κανείς πιο ευάλωτος — αλλά και πιο ανθρώπινος.Anoche, en el Teatro Municipal al aire libre de la ciudad, vi la película española de Pedro Almodóvar "Todo sobre mi madre" (1999).Tantos aspectos fundamentales de la vida humana, tantas emociones intensas.Una historia profunda y conmovedora sobre la maternidad, la pérdida, la identidad y la fuerza de las mujeres.Al finalizar la proyección, uno se siente más vulnerable — pero también más humano.Last night, at the city’s open-air Municipal Theatre, I watched Pedro Almodóvar’s Spanish film "Todo sobre mi madre" (1999).So many essential aspects of human life, so many intense emotions.A deep, moving story about motherhood, loss, identity, and the strength of women.By the end of the screening, one feels more vulnerable — but also more human.https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0185125/?ref_=mv_close
Generally, I’m not someone who gets angry easily — especially over things that aren’t real. But last night was the first time I got angry at the way a story unfolded while watching a series. And I didn’t just get angry… I was so furious I ended up with a headache for two hours and couldn’t sleep.How can the creators of a story sacrifice the most righteous, capable, smart, virtuous, and selfless character they have, just to shock us? That’s not realism — it’s cruelty and sadism.How can the complete lack of morality and justice be dressed up as “realism”?Why, in the name of spectacle, are kind and gentle people — over and over again — the ones who are slaughtered?Why is kindness portrayed as someone’s ultimate weakness?Why do we keep watching these things?How do I get rid of this feeling of injustice, disappointment, and sheer rage? Just quitting the series and never looking back at it seems obvious — but not enough.No matter how much they try to diminish it, kindness deserves to win.
Τόσα χρόνια μετά, η μουσική των Queen εξακολουθεί να μας συγκινεί και να μας ενώνει. Χτες, οι The Bohemians, με το αφιέρωμά τους στους Queen, μας χάρισαν μια βραδιά γεμάτη δυνατές στιγμές, υπέροχες ερμηνείες και αναμνήσεις. ❤️👑Después de tantos años, la música de Queen sigue emocionándonos y uniéndonos. Ayer, The Bohemians, con su homenaje a Queen, nos regalaron una noche llena de momentos intensos, interpretaciones increíbles y recuerdos inolvidables. ❤️👑After all these years, Queen’s music still moves us and brings us together. Last night, The Bohemians, with their tribute to Queen, gave us an evening full of powerful moments, amazing performances, and unforgettable memories. ❤️👑https://thebohemians.com/https://youtu.be/GQ-ZnfH4B48?si=r-yNPOeBBgdJLbQu
After a good workout, I sat by the sea to relax — waves gently crashing, the air cool and calm. Suddenly, a song started playing: Who I Am by Alan Walker.Such an emotional moment… the lyrics, the melody, the ocean… everything aligned, reminding me to embrace who I am and keep going. 🌊🎶https://open.spotify.com/track/1NMYbsFZyxwHRNaLGzFGWh?si=MP6dJHHRSlCILw4E5wLcsg
https://youtu.be/Ld3AclEs-nI?si=7KTsxY_cLIdIPIevGR: Οι ανθρώπινες σχέσεις είναι πάνω από τα κέρδη.IT: Le relazioni umane valgono più del profitto.MT: Ir-relazzjonijiet umani huma aktar importanti mill-profitt.FR: Les relations humaines sont plus importantes que le profit.ES: Las relaciones humanas están por encima del beneficio.TR: İnsan ilişkileri, kârdan daha değerlidir.AL: Marrëdhëniet njerëzore janë mbi fitimin.HR: Ljudski odnosi važniji su od profita.ME: Ljudski odnosi su iznad profita.SI: Človeški odnosi so nad dobičkom.BA: Ljudski odnosi su važniji od profita.RS: Ljudski odnosi su važniji od profita.MA: العلاقات الإنسانية فوق الأرباح.DZ: العلاقات الإنسانية فوق الأرباح.TN: العلاقات الإنسانية فوق الأرباح.LY: العلاقات بين الناس أهم من الربح.EG: العلاقات الإنسانية أهم من المكسب.LB: العلاقات الإنسانية أسمى من الربح.SY: العلاقات الإنسانية أسمى من الربح.IL: יחסים אנושיים חשובים יותר מרווח.
🎭 Today I had the pleasure of watching an incredible Street Art Show in the heart of my city, presented by The National Intangible Heritage Center from Korea.It was a vibrant and captivating performance that brought Korean tradition to life in our urban space.Thank you so much!🎭 오늘 우리 도시 한복판에서 한국 국립무형유산원이 선보인 멋진 스트리트 아트 공연을 감상할 수 있었어요.Oneul uri dosi hanbokpaneseo Hanguk Gukrip Muhyeong Yusangwoni seonboin meotjin seuteuriteu ateu gongyeoneul gamsanghal su isseosseoyo.도시 공간 속에서 한국 전통을 생생하게 풀어낸, 정말 매력적인 무대였습니다.Dosi gonggan sogeseo Hanguk jeontongeul saengsaenghage pureonaen, jeongmal maeryeokjeogin mudaeyeotseumnida.감사합니다!Gamsahamnida!
More than a ruin — the Parthenon is a symbol, a survivor and a masterpiece.Such a pity this video doesn’t have English subtitles! Still, I’m sharing the link for anyone curious to learn a bit about the history of the Parthenon while practicing their Greek. 😅 📽️ https://youtu.be/uOXrafxgDIo?si=Mx7vDZdlAa_bbPwD
Γνώρισε τον Νίκο Καζαντζάκη — τον πιο πολυμεταφρασμένο Έλληνα συγγραφέα.✍️ Έγραψε τον Ζορμπά, που έγινε θρυλική ταινία.🕊️ Προτάθηκε 9 φορές για Νόμπελ.🔥 Οι τολμηρές του ιδέες τού στοίχισαν τον αφορισμό — αλλά τα λόγια του ακόμα εμπνέουν.📍 Η τελευταία του κατοικία βρίσκεται στο ψηλότερο σημείο των Τειχών του Ηρακλείου, με πανοραμική θέα στην άχαρη —μα τόσο ιστορική— τσιμεντούπολη.«Δεν ελπίζω τίποτα. Δεν φοβάμαι τίποτα. Είμαι λέφτερος.»Conoce a Nikos Kazantzakis — el autor griego más traducido del mundo.✍️ Escribió Zorba el Griego, una novela que se volvió película icónica.🕊️ Nominado 9 veces al Premio Nobel.🔥 Sus ideas audaces le costaron la excomunión — pero sus palabras aún encienden almas.📍 Su última morada se encuentra en lo alto de las murallas de Heraclión, con vista panorámica de una ciudad de cemento, gris pero profundamente histórica.«No espero nada. No temo nada. Soy libre.»Meet Nikos Kazantzakis — Greece’s most translated author.✍️ He wrote Zorba the Greek, a novel that became an iconic film.🕊️ Nominated 9 times for the Nobel Prize.🔥 His bold ideas got him excommunicated — but his words still ignite souls around the world.📍 His final resting place lies atop the Walls of Heraklion, overlooking the grey yet deeply historic concrete city below.“I hope for nothing. I fear nothing. I am free.” https://youtu.be/BS0w3Wkric8?si=XIMU2n-I944b5BSLhttps://youtu.be/xsPFGeuqyjQ?si=tEvoNgYDCo2M3G0W
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