-
You in Athens
 You in Athens!
-
You in Thessaloniki
 You in Thessaloniki!
Have you ever dreamt of visiting Greece, and experiencing the beauty and culture of our land?
You can now watch visitors from all over the world telling you what is like to travel to Greece.
Their own testimonies "bring to life" Greece's eternal fascination!
-
Youth in Greece
 Youth in Greece!
Have you ever dreamt of visiting Greece, and experiencing the beauty and culture of our land?
You can now watch visitors from all over the world telling you what is like to travel to Greece.
Their own testimonies "bring to life" Greece's eternal fascination!
-
Family in Greece
 Family in Greece!
Have you ever dreamt of visiting Greece, and experiencing the beauty and culture of our land?
You can now watch visitors from all over the world telling you what is like to travel to Greece.
Their own testimonies "bring to life" Greece's eternal fascination!
-
Luxury in Greece
 Luxury in Greece!
Have you ever dreamt of visiting Greece, and experiencing the beauty and culture of our land?
You can now watch visitors from all over the world telling you what is like to travel to Greece.
Their own testimonies "bring to life" Greece's eternal fascination!
-
Seaside in Greece
 Seaside in Greece!
Have you ever dreamt of visiting Greece, and experiencing the beauty and culture of our land?
You can now watch visitors from all over the world telling you what is like to travel to Greece.
Their own testimonies "bring to life" Greece's eternal fascination!
-
Beauty in Greece
 Beauty in Greece!
Have you ever dreamt of visiting Greece, and experiencing the beauty and culture of our land?
You can now watch visitors from all over the world telling you what is like to travel to Greece.
Their own testimonies "bring to life" Greece's eternal fascination!
-
Auto Club Car Rental Video - Rent/Hire A Car in Chania, Crete Airport & Heraklion
 http://www.autoclub-rentals.gr/ : Auto Club Car Rental has latest models in the most attractive prices available for you, so that you can explore Crete your own way and enjoy its magnifice sights. Call us at (+30) 28250 32382 for the best prices!
-
Batis Hotel Video - Holiday Accommodation at Hotels & Apartments in Rethymnon, Crete, Greece
 http://www.batis-hotel.gr/ : The Beach Hotel Batis is located on the famous Rethymno promenade, overlooking the mediterranean and walking distance 800m from the attractions and activities in the heart of the town. Contact us at +30 28310 50558 for reservation!
-
Zepos Restaurant, Chania Crete
 Since the establishment of our Crete taverna in 1961, when the vast majority of our customers consisted of fishermen and workers from the local area, many alterations have been made regarding the menu, facilities, and ownership.
Some things, however, have remained unchanged.
www.zeposrestaurant.gr
-
Kreta Agios Nikolaos www.travellook.tv
 Urlaubsort Agios Nikolaos auf Kreta, Griechenland
Travel destination Agios Nikolaos at Crete, Greece
-
Scenes around Crete in 1961 (Part 2/2)
 In 1961, a boat load of Cretans who lived in the U.S. converged upon New York City and took the Queen Frederika to Crete. There, they visited many sites in their motherland.
Anthony Sooklaris brilliantly shot and edited this very interesting video of the life and times of that event, but also a glimpse at what life was like in Crete in 1961.
School girls wear uniformed dresses, and boys wear their school caps which resemble military officer's caps, but actually are standard issue for school boys.
Please leave me a comment and let me know how your life may relate to this video.
Furthermore, if you have any information of the scenes that we are seeing, please share it in a comment. Some of the towns and villages are documented in the form of signs, but let me know if you see and recognize landmarks, villages, people, etc. This is amazing video that begs to know more!
From Teiher: This is the part of your visit to Lassithi. At first you show us St. George Selinari, then I saw the central square in Neapolis and the the lake of Aghios Nikolaos with the small bridge. After that, I see some windmills that used to pump water on the Oropedio Lassithiou and then the entrance of the Gouverniotissa monastery as you were on your way back to Heraklion.
-
Scenes around Crete in 1961 (Part 1/2)
 In 1961, a boat load of Cretans who lived in the U.S. converged upon New York City and took the Queen Frederika to Crete. There, they visited many sites in the motherland.
Anthony Sooklaris brilliantly shot and edited this very interesting video of the life and times of that event, but also a glimpse at what life was like in Crete in 1961.
Please leave me a comment and let me know hour your life may relate to this video.
Furthermore, if you have any information of the scenes that we are seeing, please share it in a comment. Some of the towns and villages are documented in the form of signs, but let me know if you see and recognize landmarks, villages, people, etc. This is amazing video that begs to know more!
From 2:20 to 4:38, the scene is in Rethymno. The banner with the inscription ΚΑΛΩΣ ΗΛΘΑΤΕ is erected at Kountorioutou Street and we can also see the Municipal Garden of the city, where the official launch is taking place.
From 4:46 to 9:25, the scenes are from Hiraklion. You can see Liontaria Square. (5:12), Eleftherias sq. (6:11), the Prefecture (6:00) and Agios Minas church (8:50) which is the Metropolitan Church of Heraklion.
Enjoy!
Nickcretensis has submitted the following information:
The scenes between 2:20 and 4:38 are taking place in Rethymno. The banner with the inscription ΚΑΛΩΣ ΗΛΘΑΤΕ is erected at Kountorioutou Street and we can also see the Municipal Garden of the city, where the official launch is taking place. At the end we can also see the Hospital of Rethymno.
-
Knossos Crete in 1961
 Anthony Sooklaris so masterfully captured this, then, recently opened historic site, the Minoan Palace, at Knossos, Crete, Greece.
The Pancretans of America conducted an excursion to Crete, and this video documents that trip.
If you notice anything that you recognize, people, sites, etc., please send a comment and let us know how this video relates to your life and experience.
Enjoy!
-
Xordaki, Akrotiri Greece 1961 (Silent)
 The Tsouchlarakis family are from in Chordaki XOPODAKI KPHTH. What a scene to see how these poor but incredibly happy people lived in the very early 1960's.
If you know any of these people, please leave comments and tell us stories about these amazing people from this small village in Crete.
Enjoy!
Shot by Anthony Sooklaris in 1961.
-
Chania Scenes, Agora, and Limani 1961
 The life and times of this very beautiful town, now become a city. The movie starts off in the afternoon in Crete when all of the shops are closed. Notice the cars....mostly American. There are some 3-wheeler vehicles as well. You'll see a white Fiat...that was our car. Donkeys and horses are as prevalent on the roads as cars.
The ol' gas stations are a hoot! This movie has some great scenes around the Agora, Xania's most prominent shopping center. There are some driving scenes which meander their way through the city.
Some of the street scenes don't show very many people. Those clips were likely shot in the mid afternoon when many people are taking their afternoon nap.
If you recognize certain landmarks or scenes or people, please leave a comment and share with us your reflections or memories about this time.
This video was shot and edited by Anthony Sooklaris, Antonis Tsouchlarakis, in 1961.
Enjoy
-
IRAKLION CRETE 1961
 A slide show of Iraklion Crete in 1961- Quite a change from today's Iraklion
-
Dancing in the Cretan Streets 1961
 This film is a bit choppy. It starts off in Xordaki, Akrotiri, Crete. Next, I think it jumps to Paidoxori, Apokorona, Crete, and then back to Akrotiri, Sternes, where there is dancing in Kosta and Eleni Verganelakis' house. Possibly for Stavro's Baptism, but I cannot be sure.
Antoni Panagirakis, the xorofilaka (police man), is a crafty dancer, who was one of the most passionate and loving people I've ever known, god rest his soul. You'll also catch Helen Sooklaris and Maria dancing in this feature film.
Notice the woman lyradzida, or rather, violistra (violinist), not very typical at that time. People are definitely dancing in the streets for these village celebrations. It is typical of the Cretan Kefi that needs no formal venue to occur.
Shot and Edited by Anthony Sooklaris (Tsouchlarakis) in 1961.
Enjoy!
-
You in Greece
 You in Greece | http://www.visitgreece.gr
Have you ever dreamt of visiting Greece, and experiencing the beauty and culture of our land?
You can now watch visitors from all over the world telling you what is like to travel to Greece.
Their own testimonies "bring to life" Greece's eternal fascination!
--
Copyright: Greek National Tourism Organization
Directed: the cOre
Concept: G.N.T.O. Team
Produced: Filmiki for ERT S.A.
Executive Producer: the cOre
Project Manager: the G.N.T.O. Team
Music: Lollipop by Monsieur Minimal, published by Timespace Music Publishing Ltd, (p) + © 2008 The Sound Of Everything
--
-
Culture in Greece
 Culture in Greece | http://www.visitgreece.gr
Have you ever dreamt of visiting Greece, and experiencing the beauty and culture of our land?
You can now watch visitors from all over the world telling you what is like to travel to Greece.
Their own testimonies "bring to life" Greece's eternal fascination!
--
Copyright: Greek National Tourism Organization
Directed: the cOre
Concept: G.N.T.O. Team
Produced: Filmiki for ERT S.A.
Executive Producer: the cOre
Project Manager: the G.N.T.O. Team
Music: Lollipop by Monsieur Minimal, published by Timespace Music Publishing Ltd, (p) + © 2008 The Sound Of Everything
--
|
