Greek Culture

Contemporary Greek culture and traditions are very rich and diverse, reflecting Greece’s location at the crossing point where the West meets the East and the country’s great and turbulent history.

Greeks are Everywhere: The Greek History Behind the Sicilian Flag

Greeks are Everywhere: The Greek History Behind the Sicilian Flag

Greeks are everywhere! Anyone who has travelled to Sicily has most likely seen, on flags, ceramics and souvenirs, a strange-looking representation of a female head with three legs attached to it, flexed to form a triangle. Read about how the Italians drew from Greek history to create the Sicilian flag.

Laiik Greek sneaker Artemis

Laiik’s New Greek Sneaker Fit for Artemis

Attention sneakerheads! Made-in-Greece brand Laiik launch their first eco-friendly leather sneaker that’s fit for the goddess Artemis herself. Three years after redefining the classic Greek leather sandal for the modern American and international woman, US-based footwear brand Laiik are expanding their proud Greek craftsmanship into one of the market’s most popular and competitive categories: hand-crafted, leather sneakers.

Elaia Estiatorio: The Greek Gem of the Hamptons

Elaia Estiatorio: The Greek Gem of the Hamptons

Greek cuisine is known worldwide. However, not everyone can jump on a plane and head to a beautiful Greek island. Luckily, you can find the next best thing on the East end of Long Island, Elaia Estiatorio. This Greek gem opened its doors four years ago and has since made its mark, and receiving rave reviews.