National Congress Theme 2017: Apokries
Information written by Eugenia Pappathanassiu. Images taken from Google Images. In a nutshell, Apokries is Greece’s token Carnival which allows Greeks to indulge and celebrate before the 40 day fast (Sarakosti) leading up to Orthodox Easter. It takes place over three weeks: week one is ‘’Profoni’’ (the. Pre-announcement), week two is the ‘’Kreatini’’ (Meat Week) […]
National Congress Theme 2017: Oktoberfest
Article written by our wonderful, Eugenia Pappathanassiu. Images taken from Google Images. Oktoberfest, which is held annually in Munich, Germany, is the world’s largest ‘’Volkfest’’ which includes a traveling funfair with loads of food and activities as well as the world renowned beer festival. This year, Oktoberfest is 207 years old and still going strong. […]
National Congress Theme 2017: Cinco De Mayo
Article written by our wonderful, Eugenia Pappathanassiu. Images taken from Google Images. On 5 May every year, Americans drink several shots of tequila in honor of the time when 4000 very inexperienced Mexican soldiers defeated 6500 French soldiers who were well equipped and skilled in the art of war. Yes, Cinco de Mayo, which directly translates to […]
National Congress Theme 2017: Coachella
Article written by our wonderful, Eugenia Pappathanassiu. Images taken from Google Images. What is it? The Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival (i.e. Coachella) takes place over two April weekends every year in the sunny Colorado desert where world famous musicians, bands and sculptors convene to exhibit their kooky crafts to fans and fellow fun-havers. […]