The music festival, Casa dei Mezzo, takes place, every year, in the small village Makrigialos (Μακρυγιαλός) in south west Crete. The festival that lasts for six days started in 2004 and since it grows bigger and better.
In addition to classic music concerts, Greek music is played in the opening events, accompanied with folklore dance. Parts of the concerts are free of charge.
The festival's program, lineup information and the admission fee cost are present in the festival's website.
IMPORTANT: Please note that the details of the event are subject to change.
We strongly recommended that you check with the organizers
before making any travel arrangements.
Casa dei Mezzo Music Festival Makrigialos GR 72055 Crete, Greece Tel: +30 28430 29183 Fax: +30 28430 29184
Admission fee:
Various
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background and overview:
Greece achieved independence from the Ottoman Empire in 1829. During the second half of the 19th century and the first half of the 20th century, it gradually added neighboring islands and territories, most with Greek-speaking populations. In World War II, Greece was first invaded by Italy (1940) and subsequently occupied by Germany (1941-44); fighting endured in a protracted civil war between supporters of the king and Communist rebels. Following the latter's defeat in 1949, Greece joined NATO in 1952. A military dictatorship, which in 1967 suspended many political liberties and forced the king to flee the country, lasted seven years. The 1974 democratic elections and a referendum created a parliamentary republic and abolished the monarchy. In 1981 Greece joined the EC (now the EU); it became the 12th member of the euro zone in 2001.
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