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Cretan People and CultureThe diverse Cretan People and Culture. Who are the Cretan people? What is Cretan culture? How can we share our wonderful stories, traditions, ideas, words, songs and histories?
Who are the people that have shaped Kríti? We look at
Famous Crete
As are Míkis Theodorákis, Níkos Xiloúris and Giánnis Markópoulos, gifted contributors to our world. In modern times Giánna Angelópoulos-Daskaláki from Iraklion rose to prominence. Níkos Kaklamanákis, whose father is from Rethymnon in Crete, is a proud Greek athelete, a medal winning sailor and windsurfer. He lit the flame at the Athens 2004 opening ceremony. It is the Families and Personalities that really make up our villages and the human landscape of Kriti. Greetings are a ubiquitous part of every day in Crete. There are greetings for every occasion and every time of day. Learning these is a small step to understanding Kriti. What is Modern Life really like in Crete? The Architecture of Crete; so rich and varied, with ruins, immaculate restorations, modern concrete blocks and everything in between. The traditional stone houses with ruddy ochre colourings rather than aspro white villages are almost part of the earth itself.
In the Literature and Resources section we will discuss the writers of Crete and about Crete, with novels, historical texts, guide books, maps and more. Popular Culture and Trivia Did you know that Jennifer Aniston’s real Greek name shows her Cretan heritage? There are plenty of famous and infamous Cretans.
What does Johnny Depp have to do with Crete? Learn all about the real Pirate Barbarossa. 
Football is not a game, it is a way of life!
 Crete for Life is a charity operating in the south of Crete, near Ierapetra, bringing joy to kids suffering in poverty and ill-health from the on-flowing effects of the 1986 Chernobyl disaster. A holiday camp for kids, this charity provides welcome relief and laughter, sun and swimming, activities and sharing for many children every summer. Their motto is “A holiday can change a life” and we agree. Click on their logo to visit their website and support their valuable work, volunteering positions are available. Return from Cretan People and Culture to We Love Crete Homepage
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