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Laografiko Ergastiri Spetson (LES) Traditional Folk Workshop of Spetses
Laografiko Ergastiri Spetson: Traditional Folk WorkshopThe Traditional Folk Workshop of Spetses, known on the island as the ‘Laografiko Ergastiri Spetson’ (L.E.S) is a non-profit making society that was established in 2002. The purpose of the society is to research and share gained knowledge of local traditions and customs of the island.
Through this society, small groups of people with specific interests have grouped together to make one autonomous team, whose main objective is to serve the wishes and support the aims of the workshop itself. Also, within this framework, to familiarise all members and participants of the workshop with these traditions, customs and pastimes and to support and maintain them in a happy and creative environment.For all this to be achieved the society relies on the smooth running of the workshop and the goodwill of all the people involved.
The society itself is shaped by the support and participation of its members and visitors and offers a chance to share this knowledge through experience.
Horta Walk
Sunday 29th January 2005.
The gathering of Hórta is done during the spring and winter months. It is a major part of Greek countryside life. On Spetses, many of the locals can be seen in the hills, gathering great bunches of these wild greens. On clear dry days, they will wind their way down from higher ground, clutching simple plastic bags, which are bulging with fresh wild greens ready for immediate consumption.
They are usually boiled for about 20 minutes and served hot or cold, with olive oil and lemon juice.
Pebble Mosaics
At the Laografiko Ergastiri Spetson (LES) Traditional Folk Workshop. July 2004.
The four day workshop on how to make a pebble mosaic was arranged by Varvara Bratopoulou, one of the Workshop’s organisers. It was originally intended for children, but ended up attracting adults too!
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