Culture

The melody of an island! Kythera, with its unparalleled natural beauty and rich history, has been a constant source of inspiration for musicians and songwriters. From ancient times, when the myths of Aphrodite were accompanied by melodies, to the present day, the island has inspired a multitude of musical creators. From antiquity to the present day The musical tradition of Kythira has deep...

The series of digital audio files (podcast) consists of original narratives of the legends, beliefs and superstitions of Kythera, enriched with an audio simulation of the setting in which they take place, thus creating an experiential listening experience. The recording of the legends as told in their own vivid way by Kytherians and Kytherians is enriched with 3D soundscapes through binaural...

With the group of works, the garden of memory, Dimitris Chatzantonakis refers to the functions of nature, the world of stimuli and reactions, as they are retrieved from memory. The main material of his works is marble dust colored with natural techniques, a solid material with a liquid behavior. The surface of the works is structured by embossed parallel lines, which create between them sections that...

Where time seems to have stopped, where today's man perceives the authentic natural environment in all its dimensions, where nature continues to evolve unaffected, where our care for the preservation of these sensitive environments such as the beaches must be especially increased now and in the next generations. What does virgin beach mean? The term "virgin beach" has a double interpretation:...

Kythira is known for producing excellent wines, which are part of the island's rich winemaking tradition. Viticulture on the island dates back to ancient times and its wines were known and appreciated throughout the Greek world. The vineyards of Kythira thrive in a variety of aromatic and flavorful varieties, catapulting the quality of their wine. The wines of Kythira are usually light to medium...