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Colors of Folegandros Island - traditions, festivals, mentality and lifestyle

Greeks can be hardly called workaholics. All tourists forget about their problems on Folegandros. It is obvious because the island is filled with a relaxed atmosphere. Greeks have a peculiar mentality. They won't spend much time trying to earn money and move up the career ladder. They try to make the most of life.
Family holidays with kids in Folegandros Island. How to entertain your child, things to show to children.
Folegandros is a small island of the Cyclades. Despite the fact that there are problems with water supply and soil fertility, the island was inhabited long ago. Scientists believe that the … Open
A Greek wakes up at 8 o’clock, has a cup of coffee, works till 2 o’clock and has siesta till 5 o’clock. Try to plan your holiday, because almost all the cafes and shops are closed during the period of siesta. Locals sleep at home or sunbathe during this time. The working day is finished at 9 p.m and then the fiesta starts, it is time for leisure and meetings with friends. All taverns are full of people in the evenings, they enjoy meals and local drinks. This way of spending time is a part of Greek tradition.
Greeks eat at home, but they love to meet at taverns and gather around the table with friends and family. They drink retsina and ouzo and discuss the day's events, watching dancers in traditional costumes moving under folk music. Despite the fact that local citizens enjoy drinking local alcohol, you will hardly meet drunk people on the streets. This is because invariable behaviour is a disgrace for Greeks and people who come to the country. They believe that drunk people are ridiculous and miserable. So if you don’t want to be condemned by locals, try to control yourself. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
Cuisine of Folegandros Island for gourmet with top restaurants and cafe
Despite the fact that tourism on Folegandros has just started to develop, you will find many different restaurants and cafes here. Greeks call them taverns, which differ according to dishes … Open
Greeks don’t like to save money. Locals can easily spend them on a beautiful and useless thing or an evening in a tavern. In short, locals are not good at investments. They celebrate holidays in a big way, so you can come to Greece and see how people celebrate the most important public holidays such as Independence Day and traditional Carnival.
FOLEGANDROS While communicating with Greeks remember that some of the gestures have a different meaning in this country. Nodding doesn’t mean that a person agrees with you. The Greek way to signal “yes” resembles the Americans' “no” gesture. A Greek “yes” is tilting the head to either side and making a sideways motion while slightly closing the eyes. They raise their eyebrows and their whole head upwards, while softly clicking with their tongue. It means «no». Greeks touch or pat the lower lip with the index finger when they want to say something. When locals signal to somebody to join them, they extend their arms with their palms facing downwards. If you want to show neglect to a person, just pretend that you are brushing off the dust of the lapel of the jacket.
Excursion over cultural sights of Folegandros Island - 'must visit' points of interest
Folegandros can’t be called a large island, its area is only 32 square kilometres. Despite the difficulties with fresh water, scientists believe that the land was inhabited in the 3rd … Open
Local inhabitants are very spontaneous people. They can easily begin to sing at a public place. Moreover, they don’t follow the rules of etiquette during a business meal. Greek people don’t lie and they expect people to be honest. It is customed here to greet everyone entering a public place. Greeks are patriots, but they like to criticize their government. If you want to win their favour, just say something pleasant about Greece. Married men love to flirt with different women, but you shouldn’t take it seriously.
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National traditions of Greece

The Greeks are very hospitable. The country has a huge number of foreigners, and they are treated in a very liberal manner. The Greek invitation is quite specific. It does not mean that you will eat together. If the Greek did not ask to be called by the first name, it’s better to use the last name. When communicating with a stranger, it is better to keep some distance. In this country, the links between generations are appreciated. Women have a great influence on the life of the family. As a rule, they are the leaders. For a man, the best meal is that his mother cooks. Husbands, although they do not admit this, often give the reins to the hands of their wives. Greece has a siesta, which is a break for a daytime nap. It usually lasts from 1pm to 4-5pm. … Open

Traditions and festivals in cities around Folegandros Island

Ios Island
Greeks are very patriotic people. They love their homeland but always criticize their government. But they can’t stand when tourists criticize the government. So try not to discuss this subject if you don’t want to hurt the feelings of the locals. Moreover, if you ... Open »
Milos Island
And these are not all the differences! For example, the Greeks also have a gesture of shaking head left and right, which usually demonstrates the traditional “no”. Only here it doesn’t mean “no” but rather “I do not understand” or “what do you ... Open »
Santorini
If a guests does not stay in the house overnight then he or she should never comb hair in the house. A doorstep should be crossed only with right leg being a recipe for successful relations of guests and housekeepers. These are only few of those unique customs and ... Open »
Seriphos Island
Remember that some of the common gestures have a different meaning in Greece from those in Europe and the USA. Tourists think that when locals nod, they agree with you, but that is not right. A Greek “yes” is tilting the head to either side and making a sideways ... Open »
Amorgos Island
Engaged or married men like to flirt with women. They are even not embarrassed by the presence of a girlfriend or a wife. If you are a woman and you’ve decided to visit the island, be ready to get compliments by locals. There are various religious festivals on ... Open »
Mykonos City
Mykonos is also popular with sports fans. It is often called “‘island of the winds”. It is windy on the coast. The wind makes local beaches perfect for surfing and sailing. During the year, Mykonos hosts a lot of sports competitions that always attract many ... Open »
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