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Greece is famous for its glorious history, archaeological wealth, democracy and contribution to sciences, but it is also a land of rich folk heritage. A Greek Folk Journey acquaints you with this folk heritage by providing an insight into the abundance of customs, festivals and events to be found in all corners of the country, presented by the month. Ancient and more recent traditions live on in many of Greece's cities, towns or the smallest of villages, thanks to the dedication of local communities, cultural associations and local authorities. Many of the events have historic or religious backgrounds, others are contests or sporting competitions, including world-famous marathons, sailing regattas and chess tournaments. Interesting seasonal produce festivals also feature, such as cherry, watermelon, fig, mushroom, olive and wine festivals. Commercial and agricultural fairs, which have a local flavour and where entertainment and delicacies are offered to visitors, are described to entice you. And if that is not enough, A Greek Folk Journey serves up regional dishes, helping you to savour the flavours of glorious Greece.

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Terina Armenakis was born and raised in Ethiopia. Serving for many years as the Honorary Consul General of Ethiopia in Greece, she has worked tirelessly to assist in the development of Ethiopia and to promote the country in Greece. Terina acquired her degree in economics and qualified as a certified stockbroker in New York. Having worked as an investment banker in both the United Kingdom and Greece, she then created her own real estate company in Athens. Amongst other projects, she initiated the construction of the first earthen dam in the Wollayita region in Ethiopia, a project that contributed to the agricultural development of the area. She is a founding member of several cultural humanitarian and business associations and Honorary President of the Consular Corps in Greece. On 3 December 2018 she received the Carolos Mitsakis Award from the Society of Greek Literary Translators for the promotion of Hellenic ethnographic culture.

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