The Pontiac lyra or kementzes in the Turkish dialect of the Pontiac Greeks, is the pre-eminent folk instrument of the people of the Pontiac land throughout the coastal region of the Black Sea and on the mainland as far as the depths of Cappadocia, to the east of Paphlagonia, an area that today belongs under …
By the words parakath’ or muchapet’ we mean the spontaneous feasts after music that are created by groups of people, whose purpose is to entertain themselves by having a pleasant time while eating, drinking and singing Pontiac songs. It’s not like a night out at a tavern or dinner at a restaurant. It is a …
A monument of musical cultural heritage that has not been recorded and has not been officially registered as a municipal creation of the inhabitants of Eastern Thrace is the one entitled «Gitonises», which means neighbors. The first manuscripts of the song according to the president of the cultural association of Polystylo Kavala Mr. Meggidis, go …
Neighbors – a song dedicated to relationships of the heart! Read More »
The most important spring custom in the Tomaszów region is, of course, celebrating Easter. To this day, the most important preparation for Easter is the creation of kraszanek (painted eggs of one colour) and pisanki (multicoloured eggs with artistic ornaments). In our region, Easter eggs were made using the batik technique, very common in the …
