Hosios Loukas Monastery, Boeotia Greece
One of the best preserved byzantine monasteries in Greece, is the byzantine monastery of Hosios Loukas in Boeotia, Greece. The Monastery, located near the village of Distomo on the hills of Helicon mountain, has survived many generations since its foundation by the hermit St. Loukas in 953 A.D. Apart from being among the few monasteries that survived more than 1000 years, the architecture of the monastery as well as its frescoes are unique. It is by far, a magical journey into history and in times where art and culture flourished.
Distomo Memorial Procession
Recorded June 10, 2013, the 69th anniversary of the massacre of the people of Distomo by the Nazis as a reprisal for resistance activities. Every year the current residents of Distomo walk in a procession to the top of the nearby hill where there is a memorial to the victims of the massacre.
Η Αράχωβα Βοιωτίας από ψηλά - Traditional village of Arachova, drone video
Η Αράχωβα (ή Αράχοβα) είναι μία ορεινή κωμόπολη του Νομού Βοιωτίας χτισμένη στις νότιες πλαγιές του Παρνασσού σε υψόμετρο 968 μέτρων. Αποτελούσε έδρα του ομώνυμου δήμου μέχρι τα τέλη του ενώ με την εφαρμογή του προγράμματος Καλλικράτης εντάχθηκε στον νέο Δήμο Διστόμου-Αράχωβας-Αντίκυρας, του οποίου αποτελεί Δημοτική Ενότητα.
Αποτελεί δημοφιλές χειμερινό θέρετρο, χάρη στην ύπαρξη χιονοδρομικού κέντρου, (που τελευταία επεκτάθηκε και ανακαινίστηκε) και τη μικρή της απόσταση από την Αθήνα.
Η επικρατέστερη άποψη για την προέλευση της ονομασία της είναι πως προέρχεται από τη νοτιοσλαβική λέξη Οrechova που σημαίνει καρυδότοπος. Όμως υπάρχουν ακόμη δύο εκδοχές για την προέλευση της ονομασίας της. Σύμφωνα με την πρώτη, η περιοχή ήταν γνωστή στα χρόνια της Επανάστασης ως Ράχωβα, λέξη ελληνικής ρίζας, η οποία προέρχεται από το συνδυασμό ράχις και ωβάς, κι η οποία χρησιμοποιήθηκε για να δηλώσει την οικιστική ένωση κατοίκων που ζούσαν σε μικρότερα μορφώματα.
Η άλλη εκδοχή θέλει τη λέξη να προέρχεται από την ελληνική ράχις και τη σλαβική ova (τόπος), άρα Αράχωβα (Αράχοβα) = ραχότοπος
Arachova is a mountain town and a former municipality in the western part of Boeotia, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is a municipal unit, part of the municipality Distomo-Arachova-Antikyra.
Its name is of South Slavic origin and denotes a place with walnut trees. It is a tourist destination due to its location in the mountains, its traditions and its proximity to Delphi.
Greek rebels under Georgios Karaiskakis defeated the Ottomans at the 1826 Battle of Arachova.
Arachova has a panoramic view, uphill small houses and the cobbled streets show a picturesque architecture. The town center includes a huge and steep cliff, the Bell Tower, covered with dense ivy. At the top of the tower is a large 10m height clock. Arachova is famous for its black wine, its brusque, the colorful textiles, carpets and rugs, handicrafts and woodcut creations as well.The Parnassos Ski Centre is situated to the north.
Drone Hellas - Αράχωβα (Arachova)
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Η Αράχωβα (ή Αράχοβα) είναι μία ορεινή κωμόπολη του Νομού Βοιωτίας χτισμένη στις νότιες πλαγιές του Παρνασσού σε υψόμετρο 950 μέτρων. Αποτελούσε έδρα[1] του ομώνυμου δήμου μέχρι τα τέλη του ενώ με την εφαρμογή του προγράμματος Καλλικράτης εντάχθηκε στον νέο Δήμο Διστόμου-Αράχωβας-Αντίκυρας, του οποίου αποτελεί Δημοτική Ενότητα. Ο πληθυσμός της σύμφωνα με την απογραφή του 2011 είναι 2.657 κάτοικοι. Αποτελεί δημοφιλές χειμερινό θέρετρο, χάρη στην ύπαρξη χιονοδρομικού κέντρου, (που τελευταία επεκτάθηκε και ανακαινίστηκε) και τη μικρή της απόσταση από την Αθήνα (153 χιλιόμετρα).
Arachova is a mountain town and a former municipality in the western part of Boeotia, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is a municipal unit, part of the municipality Distomo-Arachova-Antikyra. Its name is of South Slavic origin and denotes a place with walnut trees. It is a tourist destination due to its location in the mountains, its traditions and its proximity to Delphi.
Greek rebels under Georgios Karaiskakis defeated the Ottomans at the 1826 Battle of Arachova.
The Formaela cheese from Arachova has been designated as a protected designation of origin.Nearby Arachova, modern ski facilities are popular with visitors. Although contemporary culture tends to outdo regional folklore, the town maintains some local customs and demonstrates them at celebrations on 23 April, in the honor of the patron Saint George.
Arachova has a panoramic view, uphill small houses and the cobbled streets show a picturesque architecture. The town center includes a huge and steep cliff, the Bell Tower, covered with dense ivy. At the top of the tower is a large 10m height clock. Arachova is famous for its black wine, its brusque, the colorful textiles, carpets and rugs, handicrafts and woodcut creations as well.
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MANAGING AUTHORITY OF WESTERN GREECE REGION 'My family'
The projects in the locations of the film are co-funded by National Strategic Reference Framework (NSRF) through the Regional Operational Program of Western Greece Peloponissos Ionia Islands ( DE.P.IN) 2007-2013 under the management of the Intermediate Managing Authority of Western Greece Region
My family
A short film that shows how the projects co-funded by the European Union through the Regional Operational Program of Western Greece Peloponissos Ionia Islands 2007-2013, have become part of the daily life of Western Greece Region citizens.
Story: Panagiotis Fafoutis
Directed by: Panagiotis Fafoutis - George Kasionis
Editing, Sound Design & Color Grading by: George Kasionis
Cinematography by: George Kasionis & Stamatis Tsopanakis a.k.a. Stam Tsop
Camera Assistants: Panagiotis Ratsiatos & Alexia Lioli
Cast
Father: Iraklis Tzavellas
Mother: Rianna Papachristopoulou
Brother: Markos Gettos
Sister: Aspasia Lykoudi
Child: Danae Vetoula
Grandfather: Kosmas Kardabikis
Teacher: Emmy Toyia
Doctor: Yiannis Petroutsos
Styling by: Olga Mosxovou
Casting By: Nefentina Mosxovou
Voice over: Fedra Vantaraki
Songs
Gatlin Elms - Billions
Dexter Britain - From Truth
Dexter Britain - Having Run
Dexter Britain - Seeing The Future
Ryan Taubert - Kings
Thanks Georgia Manolopoulou, little Danae's mother for her patience and support.
The film is co-financed by Greece and the European Union within the Regional Operational Program Of Western Greece Pelonnisos Ionian Islands (DE.P.IN) 2007-2013
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