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Folkway - Folk - Traditional - Folklore - Kotsari - Dance - Pontic Greeks

Kotsari: The true folk-dance culture of Pontiac Hellenism.

15 March 2012

The Kotsari is a popular dance amongst Pontic Greeks. It was danced in the eastern regions of Pontus such as Argyroupolis, Bayburt and primarily by the Pontic people of Kars. The […]

Folkway - Greek Morals - Folklore - Traditional - Rocket War - Chios

Vrontados “Rocket War”: Chios’ oldest moral is still alive during Easter.

14 March 2012

Vrontados is located among the north side of Chios and is the second largest city of the island. The moral of fire rockets (fireworks) has its own roots during the […]

Folkway - Greek Morals - Folklore - Traditional - Rogatsaria - Epirus

Rogatsaria: An ancient pagan custom on the eve of the Epiphany.

8 January 2012

The Rogatsaria is an ancient pagan custom that is revived each year on the eve of the Epiphany (January 5th). Young men dressed in sheep skins go from house to […]

Folkway - Folk - Traditional Musical Instruments - Laouto

Laouto: Part of Cretan folklore music over the ages.

7 January 2012

The laouto is a long-neck fretted instrument of the lute family, found in Greece and Cyprus, and similar in appearance to the oud. The name comes from the lute. It […]

Folkway - Folk - Traditional - Folklore - Hasapiko - Dance

Hasapiko: A Greek folk dance with roots from Constantinopole.

4 January 2012

The Hasapiko can be danced as a slow dance but also as a fast dance and originated in Constantinople in the middle ages. Though the Hasapiko is still used regionally, […]

Folkway - Folk - Traditional Musical Instruments - Accordion

Accordion: Fill it with air in order to get warm folklore melodies.

3 January 2012

The accordion is a relative newcomer on the music scene, having been invented in the early 1800s in Europe (drawing from the concept of older Chinese instruments) and only taking […]

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The Folkway Project

The Folkway project founded in 2016, it is located in Northern Greece, based in Thessaloniki and its main occupation focuses on the field of folklore and alternative tourism at the same way.

The Folkway is the evolution of Propantos fork and it is currently active in the organi-
zation of cultural festivals, seminars, confe-
rences and other educational programs and activities with folklore character.

Our experience, our ideas, our know-how in accordance with our professionalism and creative approach combined with the realibility and loyalty of OPEN WAYS, ensuring quality and success in all our folklore events.

Recent Posts

  • Zither - Folk - Traditional Instruments - Folkway Santuri (Zither): Α stringed instrument widely developed by the Greeks in Asia Minor. 22 February 2016
  • Folkway - Kalamatianos - Dance - Folklore - Traditional Greek Dance Kalamatianos: The most popular folkdance influence in Greek era. 20 February 2016
  • Cretan Lyra - Folk - Traditional Musical Instruments - Folkway Cretan Lyra: Explore the Mediterranean Mosaic through the culture of Crete. 11 January 2013
  • Folkway - Folk - Traditional - Folklore - Ballos - Dance Ballos: Various forms of folk dance island culture. 10 January 2013
  • Folkway - Folk - Traditional - Folklore - Tsamiko - Dance Tsamikos: A popular greek folk dance also known as Arvanitikos or Kleftikos. 9 January 2013
  • Pontiaki Lyra - Folk - Traditional Musical Instruments - Folkway Pontiaki Lyra: Its origins lay in the Pontus region for years. 5 January 2013
  • Daouli Drum - Folk - Traditional Musical Instruments - Folkway The Daouli Drum: Experiencing music, expressing Pontic culture. 5 January 2013
  • Zurna - Folk - Traditional Musical Instruments - Folkway Zurna: The essential folk musical instrument along Daouli drum. 15 March 2012

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