Citizens of Greece They have the popular character of the Mediterranean although with their characteristics, they are very happy, in love with the fun and laughter, warm and hospitable.
The visitor will feel at home as they are always ready to help whoever needs it.
The Greeks speak in a higher tone than usual and they like to share and converse with people from different cultures since they are very curious and they love to learn about different ways of life, beliefs and behaviors.
They never criticize other ways of life but try to get and learn the best of them.
La greek life It has its place most of the time in the street, the cafes, squares, walks and gardens are always full of people.
In the villages it is typical to see women at the door of their house chatting taking advantage of the cool of the afternoon, another custom of the Greeks is to pass the accounts of the Komboli Between the fingers, it is a kind of rosary with wooden and amber beads.
Due to the high temperatures the activities are carried out until late at night since they take a nap at that time the streets are usually deserted.
En Greece deep respect is kept with everything that has to do with religion as well as for supernatural phenomena, a combination of the orthodox with pagan celebrations originated in ancient times.
Legends, rites and superstitions incantations still have their place in rural areas and are reflected in popular festivals.
The folk dances are very lively and full of color to the rhythm of the Bouzouki, the kalamantianós is interpreted, it is a circle dance that has in the center a single dancer called tsifteteli with a handkerchief performs the Greek belly dance, the chassápico danced by pairs of men and zeimbékiko dance performed by a single man and whose steps represent a feline. If you have this wonderful opportunity to visit Greece, be sure to go to these festivals where dance, music, wine and food abound and are top-notch as well as the hospitality of the homeowners.