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This day is a celebration of the Greek prime minister Ioannis Metaxas’s saying “no” to Italian dictator Benito Mussolini on October 28, 1940. Mussolini demanded that Greece allow Axis forces to enter Greek territory and occupy certain unspecified “strategic locations” or otherwise face war. His demand was allegedly answered by Metaxas with a single word: “No!,” but his actual reply was, “Alors, c’est la guerre!” (“Then it is war!”) One of the reasons Metaxas had to oppose the Italian ultimatum was that the Greek people were excited about the upcoming war and had begun preparing for it almost as if they were going to a celebration. This atmosphere influenced Metaxas to respond as he did to Mussolini’s demand. In response to Metaxas’s refusal, Italian troops attacked the Greek border with Albania on that day, marking the beginning of Greece’s participation in World War II. The day is commemorated each year with military and student parades, most public buildings and residences are decorated with Greek flags, and schools and all places of work are closed. A parade no longer takes place in Gavalochori on this day, but you can see one in Vamos and in Chania.
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Name day of the Church of Saint George. Religious services are celebrated the evening before and the morning of this day in the church in Gavalochori.
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Name day of the Church of Saint Nectarios. Religious services are celebrated the evening before and the morning of this day in the church in Gavalochori.
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Vinyasa is the connection of breath and movement. This class is based on the ancient sequences of Sun Salutations A and B. Classes include warm up with strength building and core stability, movement sequencing that builds heat in the body, balance pastures, creative transitioning between poses, inversions, rest and relaxation.
These classes are all levels and open to the community!
Cost for class, 10 euros.
*Some props provided, please bring your own mat if you can!
For more information, contact Julien at: jules.black@live.com
+306978085938
classes taught in English
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Learn more about the Cultural Association Center here >
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Organized by the Conservatory Eleftherios Venizelos of Chania and the Cultural Association of Tsivaras
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Ages 12+
12 - 19/10
2-9-26-23/11
Taught in English.
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Run, walk or volunteer 5km in nature.
For all the family.
May - August, 8am
September - April, 9am
Free entrance.
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The Museum of Ancient Eleutherna near Rethymno is hosting an amazing exhibition of Pablo Picasso’s works, “Picasso on Crete: Joy of Life.” Paloma Picasso, the artist’s daughter, selected 62 works by Picasso (many of which have seldom been seen) that are put “into dialogue” with permanent artifacts in the museum. Picasso had a special relationship with Greece and often incorporated figures of Greek mythology in his art. What’s fun is that Picasso’s works are interspersed among the artifacts in the museum, so you’ll find yourself wondering what is ancient and what is a work by Picasso. The exhibition opened on July 5 and runs until October 20, 2024. The museum is a 75-minute drive from Gavalochori, but bring a navigation device to get you there. There are a few signs directing you to the museum but not many, and there are many places where you can get lost along the way. (The museum isn’t far from the Arkadi Monastery, which is another interesting and significant site to visit.)
