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Association of Friends of the Ancient Hellenic CivilizationElefsis

Lamia, 25th October 2012

GRUNDTVIGPARTNERSHIPS


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Subjects of Presentation

Association of Elefsis

Goals of the program

About Cyprus Cyprus Traditions:

Traditional food Haloumi

The art of embroidery & lacemaking

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Association of Friends of the Ancient

Hellenic Civilization Elefsis

The Association of Friends of the Ancient

Hellenic Civilization Elefsis was established inearly 2000 in Lefkosia (Nicosia), Cyprus. It started

out as a group of friends who shared researchinterests on the real meanings of what is called

Ancient Hellenic (Greek) Civilization. As time

passed, this small group evolved into a largeassociation of people with common interests,objectives and aspirations.

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Activities of the Association

Elefsis

Research, knowledge and historical truth with regard tothe real dimensions and breadth of Hellenic Civilization.

Hosting and coordination of 200 and more presentations,meetings, and seminars

Organization of excursions and o a series of educationalfield visits to areas and sites of archaeological and culturalinterest

Participation in the European project Geomythologyfunded under the SOCRATES Grundtvig II framework, as

Cypriot target-group for information and training Participationin the European project

GEOMYTHOLOGICAL PARKS IN A SUSTAINABLETOURIST DEVELOPMENT funded under the LeonardoDa Vinci.

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Goals and Objectives of Elefsis

Prioritizes collectiveness and solidarity tofellow humans

Considers diversity and polyphonyessential, since they do not threaten butrather reinforce any group.

Promotes orthological and free thinking,

The Association strongly supports thatHellenic Civilization stands forResponsibility and Initiative

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Goals of the Program Share and experience the traditions of different

countries that have endured through time Examine the way that different cultures live

their local and national traditions in varioussections such as painting, pottery, embroidery,

poetry, dance, music, drama etc Educate ourselves about the customs of other

civilizations, and identify the similarities anddifferences of societies on a European level.

Develop cross-cultural collaboration amongthe participants, form bounds betweendifferent views and ideas and develop newcreative learning methods.

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GEOGRAPHICAL POSITION


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Nicosia


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Traditionalfood &delicacies

Cypriots are strongforks!!! Theyadore good

food, especiallymeat.

Souvla

Souvlaki


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Koupepia: stuffedgrape leaves Seftalia

Halloumi: cypriotcheese


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Delicacies

Shoushoukos Kolokotes

Flaounes for

Easter

Yeroskipouloukoumi


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Lysiotiko Halloumi: the process of making it |

- YouTube
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EMBROIDERY & LACE MAKING

The art of embroidery& lace making was

especially developed inthe village ofLefkara
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It is said that Leonardo DaVinci himself, visited

Lefkara village in 1481. He

admired the beauty of a lacecloth and purchased it for

the main altar of Duomo di

Milano.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vz84N-54FvAhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vz84N-54FvA


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Video: Lacemaking in Lefkara, Cyprus - YouTube
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