Folk Cultures of Greece
1. Greek folk culture still exists throughout the country as the Greek's try to preserve their country's old and rich culture and history.
2. Art is a very important part of the Greek history as well. Some Greek literature is centuries old, but continues to be studied all around the world. Greek music is a little more modern as it combines some eastern and western influences. Robetko is one of the Greek's older kinds of folk music with themes of poverty and suffering. Greece also has a large number of historical museums. Greeks usually wear clothing that is influenced by western European fashion.
3. Some very common foods in Greece are lamb, seafood, olives, and cheese. Leaving the table before everyone is finished eating is considered impolite in Greece. Greeks also like to show their respect to their chef by making sure to finish all of the food on their plate.
4. In Greece folk culture has been greatly affected by popular culture. They have changed their clothing and music styles to fit the new western influences. Some things have stayed the same even with the new western influences. The Greek's art and literature has remained mostly the same from its folk culture methods.
Influence of Popular Culture on Greece
1. Greeks have mostly the same kind of fast food restaurants as us here in America. They do not have a lot of full on American restaurants but they do combine american style into many of their Greeks foods and restaurants. Greece does have some kinds of American fast food, mostly being McDonald's and KFC. Their menus are very different though. One major difference in the fast food places in Greece is that you can purchase alcohol at them.
2. Greeks wear normal popular culture clothing that has been mostly influenced by western European styles. Most Greek art is traditional with things like embroidery, pottery, weaving, tapestry, and silver jewelry.
3. Technology has influenced the Greek's some, but they still hold their own traditions close to them and write many plays that they perform on their ancient stage. They have been influenced though as they do now have things like televisions and computers in large numbers.
4. Greek music combines eastern and western influences. Young Greek people prefer popular music from Europe and the USA. Folk dancing is still common at Greek events.
1. Greek folk culture still exists throughout the country as the Greek's try to preserve their country's old and rich culture and history.
2. Art is a very important part of the Greek history as well. Some Greek literature is centuries old, but continues to be studied all around the world. Greek music is a little more modern as it combines some eastern and western influences. Robetko is one of the Greek's older kinds of folk music with themes of poverty and suffering. Greece also has a large number of historical museums. Greeks usually wear clothing that is influenced by western European fashion.
3. Some very common foods in Greece are lamb, seafood, olives, and cheese. Leaving the table before everyone is finished eating is considered impolite in Greece. Greeks also like to show their respect to their chef by making sure to finish all of the food on their plate.
4. In Greece folk culture has been greatly affected by popular culture. They have changed their clothing and music styles to fit the new western influences. Some things have stayed the same even with the new western influences. The Greek's art and literature has remained mostly the same from its folk culture methods.
Influence of Popular Culture on Greece
1. Greeks have mostly the same kind of fast food restaurants as us here in America. They do not have a lot of full on American restaurants but they do combine american style into many of their Greeks foods and restaurants. Greece does have some kinds of American fast food, mostly being McDonald's and KFC. Their menus are very different though. One major difference in the fast food places in Greece is that you can purchase alcohol at them.
2. Greeks wear normal popular culture clothing that has been mostly influenced by western European styles. Most Greek art is traditional with things like embroidery, pottery, weaving, tapestry, and silver jewelry.
3. Technology has influenced the Greek's some, but they still hold their own traditions close to them and write many plays that they perform on their ancient stage. They have been influenced though as they do now have things like televisions and computers in large numbers.
4. Greek music combines eastern and western influences. Young Greek people prefer popular music from Europe and the USA. Folk dancing is still common at Greek events.