from the board of The CIC

This month’s CICBoardBoardofofDirectorsDirectors••••••••••••••••••••••••••••Debra PapadinoffAlbert President van ElstPresident president@thecic.eupresident@thecic.eu6938-6398236983-265715Mariette GeorgiadisAnna CapernarosViceVicePresidentPresidentvicepresident@thecic.eu6938-7084106936-326606Anne Jeanne Borghgraef JeffriesTreasurer Secretarytreasurer@thecic.eusecretary@thecic.eu28250 6979-985909 32238JayneAnna CapernarosJusterSecretaryTreasurersecretary@thecic.eutreasurer@thecic.eu6942-2672926938-708410Sheila TeasdaleMembershipSibylle Anastasia O’Rourkemembers@thecic.euMembership6956-061907members@thecic.eu6978-545096Non BoardAdministratorsWeb AdministratorAndy Davieswebadmin@thecic.euAdvertising ManagerAlbert Line Editor/Proof-readingvan Elstpresident@thecic.euDebra Papadinoff6983-265715cictimesads@thecic.euEditorial/Layout/ProductionHarvey Smitheditor@thecic.euThis month’s CICThe Cretan International Communityof Hania was established in 1989as a support group for people of allnationalities living in Western Crete .Thanks to this month’s contributors:Robert Bruce, Bakx, Michael, Carol Janet, Eley, Albert Vassilias, Van Sheila, Elst,Vassilias Stuart, Viv, Keith, Maria, Daphne, Avril,Ray and board members.To Advertise in the CIC:Advertising space, free business listingsand classifieds are all available. Pleaseturn to page 24 for full details or ringtel: 6938 639823 or email: cictimesads@thecic.euCIC MembershipIf you have recently moved to Crete, theCIC is a great way of making new friendsand contacts and finding help andadvice. To find out more, please contactSibylle Anastasia O’Rourke by email:members@thecic.eu or tel: 6978-545096Submissions:We are always keen to receivesuggestions, letters, regular articles,photographs relating to Crete from ourmembers. Please contact our editor, byemail: editor@thecic.eu.The CIC Times is a publication of theCretan International Community.It is published monthly on our website.www.thecic.euThe Cretan InternationalCommunity Board Membersand the CIC Times staff cannot acceptany responsibility for opinions expressedby individual contributions to the CICTimes, and we neither endorse nor agreewith any of the statements or opinionsexpressedThe Cretan InternationalCommunity is a non-profitorganization and was established asa support group for people living inCrete. The organization is managedby a 5-member Board of Directors,Administrators and Volunteers.Newsletter DesignCathryn StefanopoulosCharity CommitteeJohn Fordcharity@thecic.euAddress: Cretan InternationalCommunity, Daskaloyianni 46,73100, Chania, CreteEmergency Services Numbers in CretePolice: 100Fire Brigade: 199Ambulance: 166Tourist Police (Chania): 28210 73333Tourist Police (Heraklion): 28102 83190Tourist Police (Rethymnon): 28310 53450/28215European Emergency Number: 1122Website: www.thecic.euFEBRUARY 2010

Contents••••••••••••interactive contents pageJust click on the page number in the right hand column to go direct to that page.To return to this index from any page - click on the orange bar at the bottom of each pageEmergency Numbers 2President’s Page 4Coffee Mornings 5Christmas Bazaar 6Remembrance Day 8Poppy Appeal 9Archaeology Group Talk 10Knossos Visit 11Community & Group Activities 12Messages 13Café News 14CIC TRIP - Spinalonga 15Rethymnon Party 16Winter Flowers 17Church Services & Embassies 19KAG Photos 20Friends of Animals, Rethymnon 22Crossword 23Christmas Call for Cakes! 25CIC Business Directory 27Advertising in The CIC Newsletter 29Almyrida Fayre Photos 30Recipe 31Archaeology Group 33Walking November 34WordWeavers/Greek History - Gods 35WordWeavers/Rebetika 37................and Finally - inc. KAG 41Coffee Morning Poster 42CIC Membership application form 433Dec 2011

The President’s Page••••••••••••••••••••••••••••4 Dec 2011End of a difficult yearWith this last edition of the CIC times of 2011 we finish a difficult year.Not for the CIC because after the new CIC board started their job in April, the new ideas and newenergy was injected into our blood and new members joined with this fresh power.But why then this pessimistic header? Well the economic crisis, the strikes, the new taxes, they weredaily news this year in Greece and Crete.Many CIC members came to Crete to enjoy a happy retired life in their new country, and most of allthe sun, the beaches and the countryside. But the news has also affected them. Just consider the newproperty tax and the higher petrol prices for a start.Despite the crisis I noticed this year that the friendly Cretans stayed the same, nothing changed theirhelpfulness, their religion “it’s better to give … than to receive”. But many Cretans have social andfinancial problems under their roof and they have to “knot the ends of the rope” each month togetherin order to survive.Crete is a bit lucky, since many people here own their own house, or are self-supporting business men orwomen and again can rely on help from their families in times of need.On to more positive things, with the annual Christmas Bazaar in the Customs House of Chania on 3 & 4December; this is the perfect way to combine the Cretan International Community with the Cretans indifficult circumstances. Like every year all of the profits go to charities, and our secretary writes inthis newsletter which charities were chosen for 2011 (see page 6).We hope you will visit our Christmas Bazaar and spend some euros at the vendors, and at the charitytables or just buy a coffee or souvlaki, because every penny goes to the final total and last year thiswas over 20,000 euros.At the bazaar we will present our new member leaflet, and with this we hope that many new memberswill join us. Of course you may also renew your membership at the bazaar. The membership table will benext to the main entrance.The bazaar’s organisation is in good hands this year with our new secretary Jayne, the formerorganisers Debra and Brenda and many other volunteers, and although it will be difficult to break lastyears record ... LET’S GO FOR IT !!It may well be our last time in this Customs House, because the buildingis going to be renovated in 2012, so if you have good ideas to continuethe biggest C.I.C event in 2012, come forward with the news.Last month of the year, maybe you go and visit your family in your homecountry to celebrate Christmas and the New Year. Maybe you stayin Crete, with many events from other organisations, charity groups,animal friends, your own friends, etc. We might bump into each otherin some place for a drink, or dinner - lets’ toast to surviving a difficultyear.But most of all, let’s cheer ourselves up, our friends and the Cretanswith my wish that 2012 will be a bit better.Merry Christmas & Happy New year.Your PresidentAlbert

Coffee MorningsCIC Coffee MorningsMembers of the Cretan International Community meet regularly – different days at different locations – for coffee ortea and/or lunch. The meetings are a great way to network, see other members and learn about upcoming events. Fornewcomers to the island, the meetings are an excellent way to meet people, seek assistance, ask questions and makefriends. Every meeting is coordinated by a member of our organisation. A very warm welcome to all members andnon-members.Chorafakia/AkrotiriEvery Wednesday of the monthWednesday December 7, 14, 21 & 28th @ Sunset Taverna@ 11.00am – 1.00pmA social group, sharing information, ideas and recipes. Book exchange. Raffle and a game of Bingo. Newcomers welcome.Call Lesley Killick on 28210-39262, e mail: killick@hol.grGeorgioupolisEvery 1st Tuesday of the month from January 2012December - NO COFFEE MORNING @ Sinatra’s Bar @ 11.00 – 12.00 pm.Sinatra’s Bar is located in the centre of Georgioupolis – coming from the National Road –go round the central square and take the turning right, and it is a few metres alongon the right hand side opposite the butcher’s shop.Contact at Sinatra’s is Kate 6942 817043 or Anna at CIC VP 6938 708410.KalivesEvery 2nd Friday of the monthFriday 9th December @ ApiCorno Café @10.30am – 12.00pmA forum for exchanging information etc, especially for newcomers to Crete, meet newpeople, join in our book swap - bring your old/new books to swap, and have a coffee.Jayne Juster 6942 267292 E mail: janejuster@ymail.comRethymnoEvery 1st Monday of the month from January 2012Wednesday December 7th, @ Palazzino di Corina. @11.00am - 1.00pmWe meet at 11 o’clock at the café attached to the Hotel called Palazzino di Corina. Theentrance to the café is in Melissinou St – it is opposite the Opera bar /nightclub– this is theoneway street which goes from the old port area towards the Police Station.SEE PAGE 9 OF THIS ISSUE FOR FURTHER DETAILSFor further info please contact Anna on 28310 57305 or 6938 708410 or capernaros@ret.forthnet.grMembers are welcome tocome to coffee morningsin order to organiseother activities.i.e. reading groups,cards, etc. Please feelfree to stay after to doyour own thing.CIC Monthly LunchFor our last lunch of 2011 we are going to the delightful Arabic Restaurant - KASEM - situatedin Chatzimichali Daliani Street in the old town, Chania. A small intimate restaurant servingexcellent aromatic Arabian food.Directions : With Chania Indoor Market on your left hand side, turn left at the 2ndset of traffic lights into Daskalogianni Street, Chatzimichali Street is 1st left, therestaurant is directly on your right. No free parking near the restaurant so suggestyou park in one of the parking areas and approach on foot.Wednesday 14th December @ 1pm.As usual lunch is on a pay as you go basis, Non- Members very welcome.If you would like to join us -Phone : 6942 267292 Email : janejuster@ymail.com5 Dec 2011

Christmas Bazaar - Help Wanted!••••••••••••••••••••••••6 Dec 2011In association with Chania Town CouncilThe Cretan International CommunityChristmasBazaar 2011AT THE OLD CUSTOMS HOUSE, CHANIA HARBOURSATURDAY 3rd AND SUNDAY 4thDECEMBER 10am - 8pm BOTH DAYSJust a few days away now from the CIC’s annual fund raising event - the Christmas Bazaar. Wehave been working towards and planning this event in association with Chania Town Council, whoprovide the venue free of charge and assist us in promoting the event in the local media.The CIC Board in discussion with Chania Town Council have agreed that the following localCharities will benefit from this years event.Voiethia Sto Spiti - Help in the HomeOrizontas Chania - Charity that supports families of cancer patientsD.Gerokomeio - Old People’s HomeD.Scholeio Avtistikon - Help and education for autistic childrenRed Cross Chania & Rethymno - Support for families in needWe would like to see more members involved in this event, which has now becomethe “face” of the CIC. There is still time for you to help, we need:Volunteers to help on the CIC Stalls - a couple of hours will doBottles of Spirits, Wines, Soft Drinks, Home Made Jams & Chutneys or your Olive Oil for our Bottle stallRaffle PrizesHousehold goods, Books and Bric-a-brac for the White Elephant stallChristmas Decorations - Old and NewFreshly made Cakes - for the Cake stall - Bring these with you when you visit the Bazaar.We will be at the Old Customs House from 2pm on Thursday 1st &10am Friday 2nd December ifyou want to drop off your donations, alternatively call/emailJane Juster 6942 267292 - janejuster@ymail.com if you need goods to be collected.One way that every CIC Member can help is by attending the Bazaar, bring your friends andneighbours too! We hope the festive atmostphere will put you in the mood for some Christmasshopping, at the same time you will be helping those less fortunate and give something back tothis wonderful Island.Be great to see you all there. Jane Juster, Bazaar Organiser 2011

7Dec 2011Christmas Bazaar••••••••••••••••••••••••ΧΡΙΣΤΟΥΓΕΝΝΙΑΤΙΚΟΠΑΖΑΡΙ 2011CHRISTMASBAZAAR 2011Η ΚΡΗΤΙΚΗ ΔΙΕΘΝΗΣ ΚΟΙΝΟΤΗΤΑ ΚΑΙ O ΔΗΜΟΣ ΧΑΝΙΟΝΣΑΣ ΠΡΟΣΚΑΛΕΙ ΣΤΟ ΜΕΓΑΛΟ ΚΑΙ ΓΕΜΑΤΟ ΖΕΣΤΑΣΙΑΧΡΙΣΤΟΥΓΕΝΝΙΑΤΙΚΟ ΠΑΖΑΡΙ ΤΗΣ ΠΟΛΗΣ ΜΑΣThe CIC & Dimos Xanion presentthe annual Charity Christmas Bazaarat The Old Custom House, ChaniaΣΑΒΒΑΤΟ 3 ΚΑΙΚΥΡΙΑΚΙ 4 ΔΕΚΕΜΒΡΙΟΥSATURDAY 3rd &SUNDAY 4th DECEMBERΩΡΕΣ ΛΕΙΤΟΥΡΓΙΑΣOPENING TIMES10.00 - 20.00\

8 Dec 2011Remembrance Day••••••••••••••••••••••••By The Wanderer

Remembrance Day••••••••••••••••••••••••Poppy Appeal 2011Daphne & Reg Fairfoot have once again coordinated thecollection of donations for the annual Royal British LegionPoppy Appeal. The work of the Legion is vital in helpingservicemen and their families and continues to increasewith the current conflicts in the world.Daphne has kindly sent the CIC Times a breakdown of thePoppy Appeal collection.1191.19 euros raised is a great result - especially in suchdifficult times and when there are so many charities needinghelp - I think it reflects just how important the work of theBritish Legion continues to be.Some people apologised for having small amounts in theirboxes but, as I said to them, every amount is appreciated bythe Legion, however small, so I would like to thank everyonefor their generosity.The two bars in Sissi both put on fundraising lunches,raising a total of 362.55 Euros between them and I wouldlike to thank Brian White and Irene Jupp for their hard workin organising these functions.2012 Royal British Legion Poppy AppealCafé Vafe8.97 EurosTersanas Taverna 11.84 “Vamos Card Shop 12.25 “CFS Store Kalives 14.55 “Dunes Bar, Almyrida 29.90 “The Pub, Makrigalos 30.00 “Artemis Bar, Stavros 50.00 “Rethymno coffee morning 50.87 “The English Shop, Makrigalos 54.00 “Rethymno White Lady 58.43 “Kefalas Church 87.56 “Jon’s Butcher Vamos 91.04 “Cretan Corner, Aptera 103.33 “Jolly Roger Bar, Sissi 169.80 “Hemingway Bar, Sissi 192.75 “Souda Remembrance Service 226.62 “Grand Total1191.19 EurosWe have received a letter from Keith Bailey -It is with pride and sadness that I send you this letter,Well the memorial service here at Souda Bay CWG, Crete, Greece wasa resounding success; just over 200 people attended though and theweather was very poor. I was so pleased to see so many people attend insuch inclement weather conditions, the Chaplain was funny and the flagswere flying high. It was a great feeling. The Greek Navy provided us witha trumpeter for the Last Post and The Reveille and considering the rain hedid a grand job.Sadly the Bagpipes from Ssgt Frank Menzies-Hearn were affected by therain and the cold. The RN from HMS Triumph allowed a contingent toattend the service with their commander and they happily led the wreathlayers in to start the service of remembrance. It is always a proud momentto be at any memorial service to remember our heroes and, even moreimportant to remember our fallen friends, the people we actually knewand served with. Sadly this was the last service that I will be able toorganise in Crete as we are moving on. I have now handed the reins back tothe British DA/FCO Embassy Athens.God Bless our Servicemen & Women.I wish you the very best for the future.Yours Aye.Dr. Keith G. Bailey MBE,Former : Voluntary Armistice Memorial CoordinatorSouda Bay, CWG, for;DA/FCO British Embassy Athens,Crete, Greece.Above: CIC member, Malcolm Burnley lays awreath on behalf ofThe Cretan International Communityat the Remembrance Day Service,Souda Bay.9 Dec 2011

Archaeology Group NEWS – Knossos and More!•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••ARCHAEOLOGY GROUP UpdateThe lecture “Past, Present and Future at Knossos ‘’ to be given byDon Evely of the BSA, will take place on Wednesday 7th DecemberVenue - Rethymno, at Il Palazzino di Corina, in the dining room at 11.30 am.Cost - 5.00 euros per person including coffee/tea and cakeLunch available afterwards - set menu with a wide selection for 10.00 eurosAny profit from the entrance fee can be donated to a charity of our choice ... my suggestion is to the Rethymno FreeClinic for residents without health insurance – but any other suggestions can be made and we can vote on it afterthe lecture.Please book in advance. Contact: Anna Capernaros by e mail at vicepresident@thecic.euRETHYMNO DECEMBER COFFEE MORNINGBecause the Rethymno coffee morning is usually the first Monday of the month (the December one wouldnormally be on the 5th) and as the lecture above is on the 7th, we propose in these times of high petrolcosts not to ask everyone to come to Rethymno twice within 3 days but to have the December coffeemorning on Wednesday the 7th at 11.00 am, in the cafe area. Anyone not wanting to attend the lecturecan stay in the cafe area and just join in for the 5 E coffee and cake if they wish or just order whatever theywant from the normal café menu.The lecture will begin at 11.30 am in the dining room area of the hotel.Please let me know at vicepresident@thecic.eu if you are planning to attend the lecture and whether youwant to book the coffee/tea and cake 5 Euro offer.Parking for the hotel Il Palazzino di Corina is available at the car park at the old Venetian harbour.From there you can walk a short distance to the hotel café entrance in Salaminos St or enter from the mainhotel entrance in Dambergi St. The first group visit to Knossos on October 9th (see page 11) was aresounding success and everyone learnt a great deal.\email Anna at: vicepresident@thecic.eu10 Dec 2011

Community Church Services & Group / Groups/ Activities Consulates•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••Community & Group Activities1210MONDAYSCancer Support GroupFirst Monday of each Month at11:00am in Georgoupolis. Forpeople who have been throughor who are undergoing treatmentfor cancer, as well those who haverecently lost someone to cancer.This is a support group, not atherapy group and confidentialityis a given. Contact Mrs ChrisParnassus at 6977 559644 oremail: cparnassus@hotmail.comChess ClubEvery Monday at 8:00pm in CafeFrancoise in Almyrida. Everyonewelcome.For more informationplease call Georges Simon 2825041940 or 6945 645264 or email:gsms@otenet.grQuiz NightEvery Monday at 8:30pm inBicorna Café, Plaka.Call Helen on 6945 764870 formore informationTUESDAYSKAG & Liakoto Film ClubEvery second Tuesday at LiakotoArt Café, Vamos. For full scheduleof films visit the KAG website atwww.amygdali.comWEDNESDAYSCoffee MorningInternational Society of theKissamos Area (ISKA) 4thWednesday of the month at11:00am at To Kellari Taverna onthe seafront in Kissamos. Secondhandbooks and DVDs on sale forone Euro each – proceeds goingto local animal charities. Pleasebring along any unwanted booksand DVDs to add to the collection.For more information contactKaren on 28220 23546 or email:membership@iska.grNOVEMBER 2010THURSDAYSNeapoli Friends’ MeetingEvery Thursday at Café Driros(opposite the park) at 11:00am.For more information visit thewebsite at www.inconews.com orcall 28410 32483FRIDAYSAptera FridaysEvery Friday, 11:00am, at CretanCorner Taverna, Megala HorafiaSquare, Aptera. Lectures on awide range of subjects, exhibits,lessons, baked goods and more.For more information and aschedule of upcoming eventscontact Sue Harris Kokotsakis on6909 800998.Quiz Nightevery Friday at 8:00pm in ApopsiTaverna, Neo Horio, Apokoronou.for details call 28250 41807SATURDAYSQuiz NightEvery Saturday at 9:00pm in CaféVafe, Nea Chora, Chania.For more info call 28210 88849.Quiz NightEvery second Saturday at 9:00pmAkropolis Bar, Plantanes,Rethymno. For dates andadditional info call 6946 398883SUNDAYSQuiz NightEvery Sunday at 9:00pm inSirocco, Almyrida. Call Helen on6945 764870 for more info.FORGOTTON FORGOTTEN YOURUSERNAME & PASSWORDFor For the the website?FORUMwww.thecic.euAsk at atmembers@thecic.euAlcoholics Anonymous (AA)MeetingsRethymnon. Mondays &Thursdays at 3:00pm. For moreinformation call Hans-Juergen28310 91073 or Christine 6936905848.Sternes. Wednesdays 7:30pm. Formore information call Ken 697 6613716 or Mary 693 419 7767.Kefalas. Tuesdays at 7:00pm. Formore information call Christine orArchie 697 943 4598Heading toward Ierapetra? Needa meeting?Call Sharon 28420 27518.Near Ag. Nikolaos? Need ameeting? Call Sharon 2842027518 or Janet 28420 27225 / 697939 3098.Cretan Cooking with KoulaTwice a month, Koula Barydakis,co-author of the cookbook “Foodof Crete”, conducts cooking classesat her home in Chania for CICmembers. The cost is €25.00 forCIC Members and €30.00 fornon-CIC Members and includesall ingredients, a copy of therecipe and of course the lunchof your labours. Participation islimited to 10 people. For moreinformation or to reserve yourplace, please call Koula directly at6972 169031.Bereavement GroupA new group is now availablefor anyone grieving the loss of aloved one. For more information,please get in touch with ChrisParnassus on 6977 559644 oremail: cparnassus@hotmail.comDec 2011

13Dec 2011Messages•••••••••••CIC FacebookPageHere we will announce the last minutenews, events, links to interesting sites, etc.Members of the group may announcetheir news, promote their business, theiractivities and add photos into the album.Calendar ofGreek Name days,Saint Days &Holidaysfor this MonthAs name days are so significant in Greek cultureit is well worthwhile finding out your friends’name day. Mark it in your diary so you canwish them Hronia Polla. Your clients will greatlyappreciate your effort to celebrate their specialday.To publish messages or comments youmust be a member!If you are a member you can also inviteyour friends to join the CIC group too!British FoodStore nowopen inMalemeThe popular British Food Store in Maleme isnow ropen again and business is booming.Still under the original ownership, but with anew manager, the store stocks a wide rangeof products from Great Britain, and all at veryreasonable prices too. With new deliveriesarriving on a regular basis, the shop is literallystocked from floor to ceiling!Open 10.00 - 15.00 Mon - Sat, Closed on Sunday.Contact: Stuart6941 513845during shop hoursonly please.Main RoadMalemenr PlataniasSaints/Name DaysDecember 2 – MeropiDecember 4 – Varvara, BarbaraDecember 5 – SavvasDecember 6 – Nikolaos, Nikos, NikolettaDecember 9 – AnnaDecember 12 – Spyridon, Spyros,Syridoula, EvaDecember 13 – Efstratios, Stratos, LoukiaDecember 15 – Eleftherios, Lefteris,EleftheriaDecember 19 – AglaiasDecember 22 – AnastasiaDecember 24 – EvyeniaDecember 25 – Christos, ChristinaDecember 26 – Emmanouil, Manolis,Emmanuella, EmmaDecember 27 - Stefanos, StefaniaPublic HolidaysDec 25 & 26 are both public holidays.All banks, businessess and governmentoffices are closed.Important NoticeDec 1 - GENERAL STRIKE including ferryworkers.

14 Dec 2011Café News•••••••••••••••Cretan CornerCafe/TavernaWelcome to Cretan Corner. You cancheck us out at www.cretancorner.grFRIDAY 2nd DECEMBER 11am‘Bringing Energy-Saving into every aspectof our Lives’Speaker MARY COOK MIET.With the oil wars on our doorstep & climatechange in the news every day, it is urgentthat we reduce our energy requirementsNOW. Mary will show us how to save moneyby understanding how much our electricappliances cost to run & how to read ourelectricity bills. We will get tips on how toimprove our homes in order to survive aCretan summer & winter in comfort withoutcosting the earth.FRIDAY 9th DECEMBER 11am‘CHRISTMAS IN CALCUTTA’ - A moving &thought-provoking home video by JEANHANNEL of her stay in India at the Missionof the Nuns of Mother Teresa.Jean has recorded the Joy experienced bythe street children as they prepare theirNativity play & we are also treated to thesound of her own amazing singing.Afterwards you are invited to stay for Soup& Social!Sinatra’s EventsinGeorgioupolisOpen again fromThusday 15th December(CIC Coffee Morning, normally every1st Tuesday of the month)Sinatra’s Bar is located in the centre of Georgioupolis.Coming from the National Road –go round the central square and take the turning right,and it is a few metres alongon the right hand side opposite the butcher’s shop.Contact at Sinatra’s is Kate 6942 817043 orAnna at CIC VP 6938 708410.Quiz NightThursday 15th December at 9.00pmBingoWednesday 21st December at 2.00pmTable top saleSunday 18th DecemberFinally, a BIG THANK YOU from Daphne to allthe friends who supported the Poppy Appeal.Our Box contained 103.33 euros. Brilliant!fE mail: suecretancorner@gmail.com orTel: 6909 800998 or 28250 32241Megala Horafia, near Chania.

15 Dec 2011CIC Excursion - Spinalonga & Agios Nikolaos•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••Spinalonga& Agios NikolaosDecember 11 th NEW DATE!NEW DATE - November trip was postponed due to strike action.The winter excursion program from the CIC starts again!We start with our most successful tour from 2010, which was Spinalonga,the former Leper Island which is open to the public on winter weekends.This time we combine the outing with a visit to Agios Nikolaos.The start is early from Georgioupoli at 8.00 am, then we make pick ups on the main road at Kavros 8.15,Gerani 8.20, Atsipopoulo 8.20, at Rethymno park 8.25, Platanes Skypark 8.30, Scaletta 8.40 and Panormos8.50 on the highway.We need about 2hrs before we arrive in Agios Nikolaos, but we will have a short toilet stop atMonastery Georgios on the way.First we visit on foot the city Agios Nikolaos, where we will take a walk in the town which will have apeaceful Sunday atmosphere. We walk around the lake that is connected with the Mirabello bay.Our excursion continues by bus to Elounda or Plaka depending on the weather.Here we will embark the boat to takes us to the island of Spinalonga.We will have plenty of time to walk around the former Leper colony and Venetian Fortress.Bookings are accepted by email at info@winterincrete.comPrice: 20,00 euro p.p. formembers and 25,00 eurofor non members.We have increased our pricesbecause the coach rental is nowmore expensive due to petrolprices. Extras are boat trip: 7,00euro and 2,00 euro entrance.

16Dec 2011International Christmas Party in Rethymo•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••International Christmas Party inRethymno - 18 th December.Rethymno has always been the cultural heart of Crete and maybe this was thereason that the Mayor, Mr.George Marinakis of this city started 3 years ago aparty for citizens from all Nationalities and Cultural backgrounds.The party is always around Christmas and New Year since this is the best timeto meet, to reflect on the past year and to wish each other the best wishes forthe New Year.This year The Mayor invites theInternational Community from Rethymno, in his city andprefecture, to attend his party on 18th of December in Kentro Neon(Young People’s Center) from 5.00 pm until late that evening.The party is supported by the CIC, and members are involved in theorganisation, but it’s not strictly a CIC activity.The Kentro Neon has 2 entrances - in Tombazi street near thecentral Church, and in Gerakari street oppositethe Four Martyrs Church.From 5.00 pm till 7.00 pm the accent lies on a children’s program,with games, face painting, balloon man and a clown.The man that should not be missed at this party will also be there- Father Christmas or Santa Claus and he will be giving his firstpresents ...From 7.00 pm the program “flows” into the adult party, with musicfrom many nationalities, dancing, singing etc. All is organised anddone by people from different backgrounds, so you may expectRock and Roll, Christmas songs, Indian dancing, but also ArabianBelly dancing or Cretan Folk dancing.The nationalities together with the Cultural office of the mayor will bring in food, snacks and drinks freefor all visitors. The food also represents the different cultures, so taste Indian, African or Irish and even thefood from Father Christmas’ home country Finland will be at the tables.ENTRANCE IS FREE !\If you wish to include the traditions, food, danceor music from your country, and you are not sure ifyou are already represented,please contactinfo@winterincrete.comOr contact Madam Poppy from theCultural office of Rethymno on 28310-40159Hope to see you there!AlbertCIC President

17Dec 2011Red Flowers for Christmas••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••© & by Viv WalkerA magnificentPoinsetta tree in TavronitisOne of the pleasures of the runupto Christmas is seeing thebeautiful red of the Poinsetta Tree- here in a close-up of the flowers.I am told they are difficult to growbut when they do grow they reallylight up the days - particularlywith the frequency of greyweather that we have had thisyear in October and November.There are red berrieseverywhere when walkingat this time of year and onein particular is very nice. Itis the Strawberry Tree andit has an added bonus thatwhen the fruits are dark redand a little soft they are verynice to eat!This one was taken atMarathokefala at the cavechurch of St John Emeritis.

and White Flowers too!••••••••••••••••••••••••••••18 Dec 2011A beautiful plant in bloom at the moment is veryevocatively named for this time of year. It is the climberVirgin's Bower and this one was photographed inTavronitis. Vivwww.britishfoodstore.euOpen all year roundBRITISH FOOD STOREOpening hours:- Mon - Sat 10.00 - 15.00Sunday - CLOSEDMaleme Main Road, Platanias 73014, Chaniacontact Stuart: 0030 6941 513845 please only call between 10.00 - 15.00hrs

Church Services /& Groups/ Embassies ConsulatesTO HAVE YOUR LOCALQUIZ NIGHT ADDED TOTHE LISTING Please email:editor@the cic.euCross-Cultural Centre ofChania32 Athinon, ChaniaSpecialising in English Language& Cultural programs forEnglish-speaking children.Saturday drop-off program forchildren interested in art,rhythm and movement.Contact:Alexandra MihelakiTel: 6948364682Carla StavridiTel: 6948364681Karen SifostratoudakiTel: 6948364680Consulates &EmbassiesAustriaDedalou Str, HeraklionTel: 2810 223379BritainCandia Tower, Thalita 17, AgiosDimitrios Sq, HeraklionTel: 2810 224012Canada4 Ioannou Ghennadiou Str, Athens,Tel: 210 7273400DenmarkMonis Agarathou 22, HeraklionTel: 2810 243714Finland87 Eleftheriou Venizelou Str,Hersonissos, HeraklionTel: 28970 22395/22556GermanyDikeossinis Str, 7, 712 02, HeraklionTel: 2810 226288Goethe Zentrum, Digeni Akrita, 1stFloor, ChaniaTel: 28210 6887NorwayVironos 4, HeraklionTel: 2810 341872The NetherlandsDimokratias 11, HeraklionTel: 2810 241 700SwedenAIlianthos Hotel Agia Marina, ChaniaTel: 28210 60605USA91 Vasilissis Sophias Ave, Athens,Tel: 210-720-2419Duplicate BridgeClubs in Crete(Members of the Hellenic BridgeFoundation)HaniaDuplicate Bridge Club of Hania,Akali Hotel, 55 Kissamou Str, HaniaTel: 6936821850 (Greek)Tel: 6938-639823 (English)RethymnoROM Rethymnian Bridge Club,Melidoni 1, 741 00 RethymnoTel: 28310 20828Fax: 28310 35456HeraklionPLI TOURIST CLUB OF HeraklionMegaro Dore, 712 01 HeraklionTel/Fax: 2810 223690Mountaineering Clubof ChaniaTzanakaki 90, ChaniaTel: 28210 44647Open weekdays 9pm-11pmOrganises one and two-dayexcursions on a regular basis.Amnesty InternationalFirst Thursday Contact of Athens every monthat 2:30 pmfor details 21036 call 00628 Cliff CookTel: 694494267New Life Centre5th Floor, 2 Sfakion(next to music shop), ChaniaServices in English every Sunday 11:00amTel: 28210 52540Pentecostal ChurchSfakion 51, Chania(Behind Olympic Airways Service)Sunday 10.30 amEtz Hayim SynagogueKondilaki str, ChaniaNicholas Stavroulakis-HannanTel: 28210 86286www.etz-hayyim-hania.orgThe Assumption ofOur LadyCatholic ChurchChalidon Str. 46, ChaniaTel/Fax: 28210/93443Holy Mass:Sunday 10:00 amWeekdays 7:00 pmDaily Mass at 6pm(until the end of March 2010)St. Antony of PadovaCatholic ChurchMesologhiou Str. 23, RethymnonTel: 208310/26416Holy Mass:Saturday 6:00 pmSunday services start in SpringSt. John the BaptistCatholic ChurchPatros Antoniou Str, HeraklionTel/Fax: 2810/346191Holy Mass:Saturday 6:00 pmSunday 10:00 amInternationalFree Evangelical ChurchCorner of A. Papandreou & Mitsotaki(downstairs), ChaniaRev. M. SchwitzkyTel/Fax: 28210 78779Services in English & GermanSunday 10:00 amBible Study Friday 10:00 amEvangelischerGottesdienstin Deutscher Sprachejetzt regelmäßig auch in Ihrer Nähe,Chania ChalepaNormalerweise am vierten Sonntag immonat um11.30 amKontakt: Pfarrer Dr. Otmar HesseTel: 2810 823486/114Mob: 6978 788970pfarrer@evkikreta.dewww.evkikreta.deThe Chapel ofSaint Thomas the ApostleKefalas, Vamos, ApokoronouChurch Leader, Rev. Terry Tony Wilcock LaneTel: 28250 6988 718931 23270Holy Communion:every Sunday 11:00 amwww.theanglicanchurchincrete.co.uk19 11 NOVEMBER 2010Dec 2011

KAG - Food and Wine festival photographs•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••20 Dec 2011Photographs from the 9thannual Food & Wine festivalwhich took place at theend of OctoberThe Arts andCraftsexhibitionEntertainment too!

KAG - Food and Wine festival photographs•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••21 Dec 2011Cookery demonstrationsand fine local produceRecipes from thefestival can be foundHEREFor more information aboutall these events please emailfrancesca@amygdali.comor call 28250 22515www.amygdali.com

Friends of Animals - Rethymnon•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••22 Dec201117 Δεκεμβρίου15:17th December15:17. Dez151515Clodagh 6945170226Rita 6979148652Rita 697914865215

23Dec 2011Crossword•••••••••••••The newCrosswordPuzzlecompetitionEvery month in our CIC Times we publish a crossword puzzle. To inspire and energise you forthis “brainwork”, we introduce a competition to “hurt & train” your brains every month!All readers of the CIC Times that complete the puzzle and deliver it as below, we offer on ayearly schedule, a prize from the CIC .We have created a points system to find a winner !!10= super correct, 9= only 1 mistake, 8= more than 3 wrong, 7= more than 5 mistakes, and6= more than 10 answers are wrong.How can you enter this competition?Well first of all complete the crossword puzzle. Preferably every month.Send, or give the solution to one of the CIC board members, before the 21st of each monthWait for the result in the next CIC Times.After 1 year, running from June to June we will announce the winner and the prize!Deliver the crossword puzzle solutions -Answers to Crossword 38, published Nov 20111) At all our coffee mornings2) At all our excursions3) At all other activities, if they werepublished in the CIC Times4) At any of our board members’ addresses ortheir emails.5) Or by sending them to editor@thecic.euGOOD LUCK!!Albert

Crossword no.39 - Astronomy*•••••••••••••••••••••24Dec 2011by VassiliasAcross1.* Crazy star to globe – 5 miles high. (12)7.* What the moon can do to the sun – reduces indrugs. (7)8.* Next ( tellurium dug out ) star. (7)11.* Vassilias on extra large, quietly not there – 250miles high. (10)14. You may remain in a rare star. (4)16.* Business came together with transient body. (5)18.* In a party, a pound of Ecstasy will give reflectivepower. (6)20.* FTL particle (very topical!) (8)21.* This light is sometimes to be seen beside thecrescent moon. (5)22.* Appearance of speed of coloured dress. (3.5)24.* Large body – reportedly just your bottom. (6)27.* Cade ship messily to these stars. (8)30.* Standard French Dry ( 19 billion miles ) (6)31.* Destroy a casuist torn by this study. (12)Down1.* Helios/ Peruvian money. (3)2. On these you would be desperate. (5)3. Yorkshire the, that is equal. (3)4. The best policeman & bishop. (6)5. Captain of Holland. (4)6.* Very bad ( chronic) elite theory of Copernicus. (12)9. Artistic exhibition could have these sculptures. (3)10.* Study stirs a psycho stirred. (10)12 Union to be found in a penumbra. (1.1.1)13. Bird mixed up Rhone “for another destination” (5)15. You haven’t one. Yes you have. (4)17. Burn the church on the hill. (5)19. Cloth --- wax. (3)23. Cheats up in Lynam. (5)25. In for natural acid. (1.1.1)26. Sniffs out 4 points & zero. (5)28. Ancient city reportedly sin. (3)29.* Dare he go to the stars via the Eagle. (3)

Cake recipes for the Christmas Bazaar••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••25 Dec 2011Cake appeal!Any contributions to the CIC Cake Stall at the Christmas Bazaarwill be very gratefully accepted.Please contact Gilly as soon as possibleGet in the kitchen and bake up a storm!!!Recipe ideas below!!!Gillian Alexander: 6946 732595 mobilegdaxania@hotmail.comDorset Apple CakeThis recipe has been thoroughly tested by “ed” and is not only simple to make but tasty and filling too!!Two teaspoons of All Spice into the cake mix add to the seasonal flavour, or you could try a little cinnamon.Recipe and photograph from: www.itv.com/food “Ade in Britain”IngredientsMethod: How to make Dorset apple cake225g butter, softened, plus extra for greasing225g caster sugar, plus extra for dredging3 large eggs225g self-raising flour2 tsp baking powder25g ground almonds450g cooking apples, peeled, cored and chopped andthen tossed in juice of 1 lemonClotted cream, to serve1 Preheat the oven to 180C/Gas 4. Grease a deep23-24cm springform cake tin and line with bakingpaper.2 Cream together the butter and sugar in a bowluntil pale and fluffy. One at a time add the eggs. Ifthe mixture curdles add a spoonful of flour and stir.3 Sift the remaining flour and the baking powderinto the bowl and fold in with the ground almonds.Add the chopped apple pieces and stir untilthoroughly mixed.4 Spoon into the prepared cake tin, smooth over thetop using the back of a spoon. Bake in the oven for 1hour or until well-risen, brown and a skewer insertedinto the centre of the cake comes out clean. If thecake starts to look a little too brown, cover with asheet of baking paper after about 45 minutes.5 Leave to cool in the tin. Serve the cake and dredgewith extra caster sugar. Cut the cake into generouswedges and serve with clotted cream.

Cake recipes for the Christmas Bazaar••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••26 Dec 2011Mini Cup Cakes by Donna Southgate-SmithIngredients:A light and fluffy tea cake3 Eggs (weighed)perfect for the festive season.1 teaspoon of baking powder* Flour - same weight as the 3 eggsSugar - same weight as the 3 eggsMargarine - same weight as the 3 eggs* (For chocolate version - substitute 1/4 of the flour for cocoa powder)Method:Put all of the ingredients into a mixing bowl (sieving the flourproduces lighter cakes)Mix ingredients thoroughly - an electric whisk will helpSpoon mixture into cup cake casesBake at 160 o c (140 o c if fan oven, 325 o f, gas mark 3) for 10 - 12 minutesDecoration:115g icing sugar60g margarine or soft butter1 teaspoon of vanilla extractA few drops of food colouring of your choiceMethod:Mix icing sugar and margarine (or butter) together in a bowl until soft& creamyAdd vanilla extract and food colouring and mixPut mixture into icing bag and pipe onto cakes (you can use a plasticbag with a small hole cut in the corner)Add sprinkles as you wishCafe Vafe Cookies ...... Snickerdoodles!Photo: www.browneyedbaker.comIngredients227g softened butter (not melted)1 1/2 cups sugar2 eggs350g all purpose flour4 tsp. baking powder1/2 tsp. saltCinnamonInstructions (Makes about 60 2inch cookies)Mix together thoroughly the butter, sugar and eggs.Sift together the flour, baking powder andsalt and add to the mixture.Chill dough (about two hours).Roll into balls the size of small walnuts.Roll in a mixture of 2 tbsp sugar and 2 tsp cinnamon.Place about 2” apart on an ungreased baking sheet.Bake until lightly browned… but still soft.(These cookies puff up at first, then flatten out with crinkled tops.)Temperature: 200 degrees C Time: Bake 8-10 min.

CIC Business Directory27 Dec 2011CIC Business DirectoryThis is a listing and is free to all of the members of the CIC. This directoryis updated every month with the publishing of the CIC Times. To make acorrection, please contact the membership secretary at members@thecic.eu. To advertise in the CIC Times, please contact our Advertising Manager atcictimesads@thecic.euAlternativeAstrology & Tarot Reading.Horoscope reading, child’s horoscope,& tarot. Topolia, Kissamos. www.atrosophia.eu, Tel: 2822 051195,email: denise@astrosophia.euArtsDanceStudio KER, Expressive Dance Classes& Pilates-Andrews MatWork, Dangli22A, Chania, Effie Caloutsis tel: 2821052295 kercrete@otenet.grRAQS SHAQI: Dance of the East.Group and private lessons, Workshops.Natalia Karavi, Tel. 6976 209338email: nataliakaravi@hotmail.comPainting & DrawingCrete international School of ArtRethymno. A structured learningenvironment - drawing, painting, 3Dstudies - for all wishing to extend theirskills and visual awareness.Tel 28310 41403 / 6945846800Kalamitsi Arts Group. Creative events& activities. Kalamitsi Amygdalou,Vamos, Chania. Tel: 28250 22515,Mob: 6945 020497Linda Talbot. One day workshopsin creative collage (from deitiesto Dolphins) at Sea Songs studioin Maleme. 28210 62913 or 6946247837, lintalgr@yahoo.co.ukMaria Hoffmeister. Paintings,drawings, arts & crafts, courses& workshops, private lessons.Georgioupolis, Chania.email: hemahoff@web.deBeautyChiropodist. Pedicure, manicure.Aghios Onoufrios (Sodi), Akrotiri,Chania, Agnes Nikolaidis-Brouwer,Tel: 28210 69693, Mob: 6973 720424Creative ServicesGraphic design & Illustration.BA(hons); logos, menus, books,brochures, leaflets, magazines,stationery, greeting cards. CathrynStefanopoulos, Tel: 0044(0)1883741974, email: cathryn.gilbert@gmail.comCar RentalEurocars, G. Lourentzakis & SiaO.E. ,Adelianos Campos, GR - 74100Rethymno. Tel 28310 71053 Contact:Ingo Dietrich www.eurocars-crete.comComputerSoftware/NetworksJuergen Wagner. IT-softwaretrainingand consulting. MSOffice(Excel, Powerpoint, Word etc.),German & English speaking.Rethymno, Tel: 6955 041081, email:wagner.kreta@web.deLuc Brusten Computer Consulting.Web & database design. Mob: 6946694948, email: info@lucbrusten.com, web: www.lucbrusten.comX File Computers. PC Service,Technical Support, Upgrades, CustomNetwork, Peripherals, PC Accessories,Kalives, Tel. 28250 31561, Mob. 69888017474CookingCretan Cooking with Koula.Cooking courses. Tel: 28210 92069Crafts & HobbiesCross Stitch Crete. Cross stitch kitsand patterns. Kalives. web: www.cross-stitch.creteforyou.comTel: 28250 32562Tetraktis Studios Potteryworkshop. Verekinthos handicraftvillage No 6, Souda Interchange.Tel. 28210 80118, email: info@tetraktis-studio.grGarage ServicesAutofit Souda. Car repair andservice. Established over 20 years.Situated in the centre of SoudaVillage. chatzidakis@autofit.gr,www.autofit.gr Tel: 28210 89855Home ServicesProperty ManagementMoonspinners Crete SecurityLocksmith Service & PropertyMaintenance. www. villa-security.com, PO Box 12 Vamos Post Office73008 Vamos, Apokoronas,.Tel. 28250 83219,email: service@villa-security.comM&M Management & More. Villa,holiday-home care. Tel: 6936 359979Home Services SECURITY SparkElectronics. Burglar Alarm Systemsand Installation, DVR Digital VideoRecording Cameras, Day/Night,British Brands. Tel. 6944 508907,email: sparkelec@windowslive.comThe House Keepers, Pet care,Gardening, Pool Cleaning, BasicHouse Cleaning, Small repairs,painting, insulation, Judith &Manos, Tel. 6976 135827, email:juditha2011@hotmail.deHotels/Villas/CampingAkrotiri Villas Crete Ltd. Selfcateringapartments. Akrotiri Villas,Stavros, Akrotiri. Tel: 28210 39005,Fax: 28210 39570, email: avcrete@cha.forthnet.gr, web: www.akrotirivillas.comCamping Elizabeth. Camp &caravan rentals. Missiria, Rethymno.Tel. 28310 28694, mob. 6936632754/ 6947 17270LanguageEveryday Greek, Learn Greek the funway. Megala Horafia, Chania, SueHarris-Kokotsaki, Tel: 2825 031940Tutor & Wordsmith, Mary ElizabethOlsen. Masters degrees, English &journalism professor. University ofMaryland, 20 years in the writingbusiness, TOEFL-certified. Tel:6934197767MedicalDentistDental Practice. 5 Papanastasiou,Chania, Tel: 28210 45600, email:drailakis@gmail.comNutritionUta Wagner. Nutrition scientist,therapy & consultation: food allergy,diabetes, malnutrition, cancer,etc. German & English-speaking.Rethymno. Tel: 69556 98051, email:uta@leckeres-kreta.deOphthalmologistElena Pavlidou. Trained in UK.Sfakion 46-50, Chania, Tel: 2821020399, email: elenpavl@hol.grPsychology/PsychotherapyChris Parnassus-Tripodianakis.Counselor. Hortatzi 47, Rethymno,email: cparnassus@hotmail.comMob: 6977 559644,

CIC Business DirectoryProfessionalServicesInvestmentde Vere Group, Greece. Asset/wealth management & retirementplanning. crete@devere-group.comContact: Mike +30 6932 470023LawyerChara LiandriLawyer (English-German-Greek)IG. Gabriel Street, Rethymno, Crete28310-53227email: chara.liandri@gmail.comReal EstateAtrium Crete Estates. Armeni,Chania, Johanna Fröhlking,Tel: 28250 41440, email: info@atriumcrete.com,www.atriumcrete.comHania Rentals Search Service.K. Sarpaki 38, Chania, DebraPapadinoff, Tel: 6938 639823, email:haniarentals@yahoo.comHomeland Real Estate. PlatiaAgnostou, Rethymno, CreteAxel Werner.IG.Gabriel StreetRethymno, Crete28310-57820www.luxuryproperty.grwww.sphellas.comSelect Properties65a Daskalogianni Street, Chania.Residential, land and commercial,Harvey Smith, 6943 613849, e mail:info@selectproperties-gr.comRestaurants/Cafes/BarsCafé Vafe. Petropoulakidon 21,Platea Vafe, Nea Hora, Chania,Tel: 28210 88849Cretan Corner. Megala Horafia,Chania, Sue Harris Kokotsaki, Tel:28250 32241, email: skokmegh@hotmail.comEl Mundo Bar. Kondilaki 35, OldHarbour, Chania, Thedore Hnaras,Tel: 28210 880440Glossitses, Nu Authentic GreekCuisine, Akti Enoseos 4, Chania OldHarbour, Tel. 28210 59074, email:glossitses@gmail.comKalamaki Restaurant-Bar-Café.Kato Galatas, Chania, AlexandraMihelakis, Tel: 28210 33100, email:alexmih@otenet.grKantina Stavros. Good food anddrinks at the nice beach of Stavros.Tel: 28210 39474Sinatra’s Cafe Bar. Georgioupolis,25m west of square across from thebutchers.To Xani Restaurant-Café, ParodosKondylaki, Old Port Chania,Margie Poultidis, Tel: 28210 75795SportsDiving CentreKalypso Rocks Palace DivingCentre, Sofokli Venizelou 4a, 74100Rethymno, Crete.www.kalypsodivingcentre.comTravelNature & Adventure TouristAgency. Sofokli Venizelou 4a,74100 Rethymno, Crete. web: www.nat-adv.gr, Tel: 28310 56641Retail StoresAlbatros. Jewellery, silver, andleatherware. Betolo 33, Chania,Tel: 28210 59277Anastasia. Ethnic handicrafts,Native American items. Kondilaki33, Chania, Tel: 2821087160, email:karenincrete@yahoo.comBritish Food Store . Open forfood products from the UK. Open10.00 - 15.00, Mon- Sat. Maleme,nr Platanias, Chania. Stuart: 6941513845 mob during opening hours.COCO_MAT CHANIA Ecologicalproducts: Mattresses-Furniture-HomeAccessories Pithari Akrotiriou, ChaniaTel 28210 49249 email: chania@coco-mat.comEureka! Vintage, retro, nearly-new,second-hand shop. Smyrnis 1B,behind bus station, Chania.Tel: 69730 5696 Chania. Tel: 2821040676Marianna’s Workshop. Naturaloil/traditional natural products.Maroulas, Rethymno, Tel: 2831072432, mariannas@can.grToko, Asiatic food products, differentspices, frozen springrolls, duck, lemongrass, Tofu products, etc. MainstreetKalives, direction Neo Chorio,Tel. 6979 357995To Xani, Handicrafts, Furnishings,Gifts, Kondylaki 26, Chania,Margie Poultidis, Tel: 28210 75795,toxani@gmail.comOtherKoumani EnvironmentalSustainability & Ecology; LanguageTraining Samonas 73003 ChaniaMob. 6970 862835, email: robert@burlumi.comPapakonstantinou Georgia,Kampani, Akrotiriou, 73100 Chania,Tel 28210 50371, Mob. 6977 69086,email: georgia.papak@hotmail.comArtemis Case, Interior & ExteriorDesign, Crafts, Restoration, EstateConsulting, Adele - Rethymno PostBox 636, Crete, Tel 6942 595207,email: artemis_casa@yahoo.grHorse Riding Instructor. Lessons,help with problems, stable/horsesitting etc. Tel: 6947 786518Questions?Answers?Problems?Solutions?Communicateon ourFORUMwww.thecic.euWhy not share yourpassion for yourfavourite hobbyor pastime?SUBMIT ANARTICLE TOeditor@thecic.euAnd let others knowhow much fun it isto............!FORGOTTeN YOURPASSWORDFor the CIC website?No problem, justpop a quick email tomembers@thecic.eu28 Dec 2011

CIC Times Advertising & ClassifiedsAdvertising in the CIC TimesYou must be a member of the CIC to place an advert.Format: We would prefer to have high-resolution .pdf, .jpeg, .eps,or .tif files.Ad Sizes:full pageh:280mm x w:200mmhalf pageh:280mm x w:99mm (portrait)half pageh:139mm x w:200mm (landscape)quarter page h:139mm x w:99mmeighth page h:68.5mm x w:99mmDeadline: The 15th of the month prior to publication. (We cannot acceptadverts for publication unless paid for by the submission deadline.)Corrections: We can correct errors only in the electronic form of ourpublication. Corrections to the printed matter will appear in the nextmonth’s publication and we will extend your ad for one additional month atno cost to you.How to Submit your Advert:By Phone: Call the advertising department on 6938 639823. If you cannotreach the advertising manager, call any board member. (see below forpayment option)By email: email your advert file in any format listed above to cictimesads@thecic.eu (see below for payment option)In person: You can print an advert form from the website, or you can askfor a form from the drop off location. Insert the completed form and the feein an envelope, mark the envelope CIC Advertising and leave with the storeattendant. We will pick it up by the deadline.Advertising Rates:Classified Advertising*Layout FeeChange Fee(if applicable)Up to 30 words €3.00 none €1.00Up to 50 words €4.50 none €1.00Car Repair & ServiceOriginal spare part sales -After Market and Used sparesAll makes serviced.Established over 20 years -Chatzidakis NektariosSpecialists in Chrysler,Jeep, Citroen and Peugeot.Courtesy Car available.Our Autofit qualified technicians are constantlytrained in the use of diagnostic equipment onmodern vehicles - all work carried out is basedon the vehicle manufacturer’s specificationsusing quality parts.For this reason, the factory warranty of yourvehicle continues to apply.Autofit will also provide a 1 year warranty onparts and labour.08.30 - 17.00hrsMonday - Friday• Servicing• General Diagnostics• Lubricationoil and filter change• Brakesanti lock braking (ABS)• Shock Absorberssuspension• Steering• Clutch• Exhaust systemscatalytic converters• Exhaustemissions testing• Batteries• Auto Electronics• Lighting• Air Conditioningmaintenance and repair• KTEO PreparationCIC Members’ offer15% OFF Car Batteries!Situated in the centre of Souda VillageChatzidakis Nektarios, Autofit, Eth. Venizellou 76, Souda 73100, Chania, Crete+30 28210 89855chatzidakis@autofit.gr www.autofit.grDisplay Advertising*Layout FeeChange Fee(if applicable)1/8 page €7.50 €5.00 €3.001/4 page €15.00 €5.00 €3.001/2 page €22.50 €10.00 €3.00Full page €37.50 €10.00 €3.00*Special Offer: Pay for 5 months and receive 1 month free; pay for 10months and receive 2 months free.How to Pay for your Advert:Cash: Complete an advertising form, insert form and fee in an envelope anddrop at one of the places listed below.* TO PAZARI (second hand shop) Daskaloyianni 46, Old Town ChaniaCredit Card: Go to our website www.thecic.eu, on the home page click onadvertising in the CIC Times. Click on the link in Submit your Payment online.You can log in to your Pay Pal account - or create a Pay pal account if you donot have one - or use a credit card.Bank Deposit: to Agrotiki Trapeza / Agricultural Bank, Kalyves Branch: IBANNr: GR93 0433 1400 0016 8010 1045 282, Account no: 1680101045282(please reference details (your name, your headline, etc) of your payment toaccommodate our Treasurer’s work).Post: Insert your advert form and fee in an envelope and post to CICADVERTS, Daskaloyianni 46, 73100 Chania, Crete.Advertise your business HERE!Pay for 5 monthsand receive 1 month free;pay for 10 monthsand receive 2 months free.see advertising page for further details29 Dec 2011

CIC Organically Excursions Cooked - Chestnut Truffles••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••© Maria VerivakiChestnut truffles(Τρούφες με κάστανα)It’s still chestnut season in Crete.Chania boasts one of the largestchestnut plantations in Greece, inthe area of Elos (one of the NineVillages of Inachorion), so we have aplentiful supply of locally producedchestnuts.Roasted chestnuts, also sold as astreet food, are a Greek favouritein the winter. More recently, theyhave also been used more creatively,ranging from being stewed in a redspicy sauce, to being turned intosweets.Cretan cuisine does not usechestnuts in a wide range of ways.Apart from roasted chestnuts as anevening snack, we rarely eat them in any other way in our house. I was recently givena very simple but rather exquisite recipe that turned chestnuts into chocolate trufflesthat had a superior taste to any chocolate truffles I’ve had before.My good friend, Yiannis Apostolakis, the clever creative Cretan chef at MAICh,presented this dessert to the students at the institute. Yiannis’ recipes are all basedon natural locally available food, with an emphasis on Cretan products and simpletechniques. These truffles will surprise even the expert chef with their simplicity andrefined taste.You will need:500g chestnuts2 tablespoons of thick orange marmalade, meaning not very runny, not too many liquids -Yiannis makes his own (he gave me a jar full) using 1 glass of orange juice, I glass of sugar andall the peel from the oranges used to make the juice, boiled down to a very thick marmalade200g of 70% chocolate, preferably darka tablespoon of olive oil (Yiannis insists that butter can replaced by olive oil in ALL recipes)a pinch of sea salt31 Dec 2011

CIC Organically Excursions Cooked••••••••••••••••••••••••Make a slit in each chestnut and boil thechestnuts in a large pot of boiling water for afew minutes. Then drain them and when theyare cool enough to handle, remove their outershells.Then drop them back in the pot and boil againuntil they are soft. Drain them again, andwhen they have cooled down, mash them tofine grounds in a food processor (I use a multimouli;in any case, they should be soft andmoist enough to mash with a fork or even yourfingers).Add the marmalade and mix well.Shape the mixture into little balls the size of a small chestnut and place in the fridge on aplate to firm up.Melt the chocolate in a double boiler and add the oil and salt. Chocolate needs to betempered, something which I admit I don’t haveenough patience for, but you need to make surethat the chocolate will set after you dip thesechestnuts balls into it. Use a spoon and fork to dipthem into the chocolate.Place each finished truffle on a piece of foil for thechocolate to dry. As soon as they are dry enoughto pick up (preferably with a spoon and fork, toavoid leaving fingerprints on the chocolate), placeeach truffle into a small paper case. Place them inthe fridge and let the chocolate set till hard.Serve these truffles with a cup of strong coffee. These truffles can also be made with amixture of ground chestnuts and walnuts.Chestnuts are often associated withChristmas, so this makes a veryseasonal dessert.And with that, I wish you all:MERRY CHRISTMAS© Maria Verivaki @www.organicallycooked.com32 Dec 2011

ARCHAEOLOGY GROUP – RESIDENTIAL COURSES•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••Archaeology Group –RESIDENTIAL COURSEAll of us who participated in the group visits to Knossos with Don Evely came away witha feeling of having a much deeper understanding of the site and how it was used inancient times – and the explanations and facts given by Don contributed to a real ‘KnossosExperience’ unlike any of the other timesI had visited this site.At the end of the tour we visited thelibrary and residential area wherestudents stay when they take courses.This is most delightful – with plenty ofoutside space in a garden area – and itwould be easy to imagine sitting therewith other students and / or members atthe end of an interesting day.The suggestion is that we couldparticipate in some residential coursesnext year – maybe 3 – 5 days. At thisstage this is for information only as Donneeds to consult the BSA (British School at Athens) about how this would operate etc. fornon-specialist students (i.e. interested CIC members and friends).However in order to get this off the ground – it would be helpful if anyone who would beinterested in participating in a residential course – would let me know in principle if youwould like to be informed about a proposed course next spring. The normal maximumnumber of participants at one time is 10 – but different dates could be proposed.Please ContactAnna Capernaros: vicepresident@thecic.eu or tel: 6938-70841033 Dec 2011

34 Dec 2011Winter Walking•••••••••••••••••••KIFAAMEADay Centre for Children with Special NeedsCOME AND WALK OFFTHOSE MINCE PIE CALORIES!!Stretch your legs and enjoy the beautiful scenery through theorange groves of Kalives.A guided walk along the riverside with the opportunity toview interesting sights and lovely woodland. This is a steadywalk of around 2.5 hours duration. Refreshments will beprovided mid way.27TH DECEMBER 2011 AT 10amMeeting by the large church close to Aphrodite café inKalives. Parking is available at the sea wall.WHILST THIS IS ADVERTISED AS ASPONSORED WALK, WE RECOGNISE THAT, PARTICULARLY ATTHIS TIME OF YEAR, SPONSORSHIP MIGHT BE TRICKY. IF YOUPREFER TO MAKE A DONATION - THAT WOULD BE VERYWELCOME.* Mince pies will be provided en route - any help with makingmince pies would be very much appreciated.IF YOU ARE PARTICIPATING INTHE WALK, COULD YOU PLEASE LET ME KNOW FOR CATERINGPURPOSES AND TO ENSURE THAT WE BEGIN THE WALKTOGETHER.Thank you all and look forward to seeing you soon,Please contact Mollie or Jill for sponsor forms and furtherdetails.Mollie: molliemny@googlemail.comJill: jill.jesper@yahoo.co.ukWant to lead a CIC walk?In the Kolymbari region?One day next January?The CIC would like to arrange a walk early next year.If you would like to lead this walkthen please contactAlbert, CIC President at info@winterincrete.comA great way to show your favourite walkto new friendsWalking Datesfor your diaries2011/12Sun Dec 11th: T.B.ASun Dec 26th: T.B.ASun Jan 8th: Walk up to Agios Mamas /Embrosneros (Richard & Barbara)Sun Jan 22nd: Maza and Filipos area (MikeKing)Sun Feb 12th: Chromonastiri (Jo & Robert)Sun Feb 26th: T.B.ASun Mar 11th: Ascent of Zourva - Malaxa(Richard & Barbara)Sun Mar 25th: Agia Triada area (Jenny &Colin Coleman)Sun Apr 9th: T.B.A.Sun Apr 22nd: Litsarda/Kefalas(Jo & Robert)Sun May 13th: T.B.A. (Viv & Graham Walker)Sun May 27th: Amoudari - Niato - Imbros(Richard & Barbara)Sun Jun 10th: T.B.A. - End of SeasonWe are “The Happy Wanderers”walking group and information aboutschedules, arrangements, meetingplace and time together with occasionalphotographs are exchanged by emailvia “Google Groups”. Walkers do notneed to be members of the CIC, and thegroup contains a wide variety ofnationalities, ages and abilities.No charge is made (althoughcontributions to certain charitiesare welcomed) and those whoorganise and lead the walks accept noresponsibility for accidents, injuries orlosses.Anyone wishing to be kept informed offorthcoming walks should emailRichard and Barbara Johnson atjohnsonr@otenet.gr

Wordweavers•••••••••••••••W O R D W E A V E R SThe following is a selection of work from members of WORDWEAVERS, thenew creative writing group.If you would like to join WORDWEAVERS contact Linda at lintalgr@gmail.comor ring her on 28210 62913 or 694 624 7837.A bit of Greek History - © Janet MerzaA bit of Greek history about ...... Greek GodsAccording to the early Christian church, the ancient Greeks developed their religion of Olympian Gods from amixture of even older stories from Egyptian theology and muddled biographies of the early Greek kings. Over thecenturies, these stories were mixed up by poets and claimedby caretakers of the tombs of these kings until eventuallythe kings became Gods, their tombs became temples andtheir caretakers, priests. This all happened so far in the pastthat nearly all the familiar names of the Greek Gods can befound on Linear B tablets at Knossos, dating from the 17thcentury BC (example pictured left).Nearly a thousand years later, around 700 BC, the origins ofthe Gods were described by the poet Hesiod in his famouspoem, the Theogory. This classic work is divided into fourparts and the first part deals with the creation of the world,starting with the coming into existence of Chaos, or primal emptiness. Next came Gaea, who created the earth andthen brought Uranus (the Heavens).The next section of the poem details the union of Gaea and Uranus and the birth of their children, the twelveTitans. Uranus is afraid they will overthrow him so he keeps pushing them back into Gaea’s womb until shegives the youngest Titan, Cronus, a sickle and he castrates Uranus. He throws his father’s genitals into the seawhere the resulting foam eventually creates Aphrodite, Goddess of Love and Beauty. Meanwhile the rescuedTitans go to live on Mount Olympus and although most of their names mean nothing to us, one or two, such asAtlas, Titan of Astronomy andPrometheus, Titan of Wisdomand Forethought, still ring a bell.In the third section of the poem,Cronus marries his sister Rheaand their children eventuallybecome the Olympian Gods weare familiar with. UnfortunatelyCronus has the same fear as hisfather and he swallows each ofhis children as they are born.Eventually, when Zeus is born,Rhea gives Cronus a stone to swallow instead and she sendsthe child to Crete where he grows up in secrecy and safety.The Twelve TitansIn the fourth and final part, Zeus grows to manhood, rescues his brothers and sisters and makes war on his fatherand the other Titans. Zeus overthrows Cronus and casts him and the rest of the Titans into the Underworld,enabling the victorious siblings to occupy Mount Olympus and rule the world.35 Dec 2011

36 Dec 2011Wordweavers•••••••••••••••A bit of Greek History - Janet MerzaA few centuries after this poem was written Socrates thought that because ofthe imperfections in the Gods’ characters, their incestuous relationships andthe wars they fought against their own offspring, they should be replacedwith a more satisfactory form of natural philosophy. However, despite alltheir faults, the Gods proved too popular and they survived long enough tobe adopted lock, stock and barrel by the Romans who simply changed mostof their names to suit themselves.There are many Greek Gods, but the principal ones (with their later Romannames in brackets) start with Zeus (Jupiter), who was the supreme ruler ofOlympus. He had five siblings, two brothers and three sisters. One brotherwas Poseidon (Neptune) who was God of the Seas and who, with his trident,was able to cause tempests and earthquakes. He was married to a granddaughterof the Titan Oceanus. The other brother was Hades (Pluto), whowas God of the Underworld, but not the God of Death itself – that honourbelonged to the God Thanatos. Hades abducted Persephone, the daughter ofhis sister Demeter, to be his wife and she spent six months a year with him inthe Underworld.Zeus (Jupiter)Zeus married one of his sisters, Hera (Juno), who was the Goddess ofMarriage in general and of married women in particular. Another sister wasthe virgin Hestia (Vesta), Goddess of the Hearth and symbol of the houseand home. Each city had a public hearth sacred to Hestia, where the fire wasnever allowed to go out. The third sister was Demeter (Ceres), the Goddess ofAgriculture and Vegetation.Then there was Aphrodite (Venus), the Goddess of Love and Beauty, who had been formed from divine foam andAthena (Minerva), the Goddess of Wisdom and Skill, who sprang fully-formed from the forehead of Zeus and so hadno mother. Athena was the patron deity of Athens and the Parthenon was built in her honour. She was known as‘Athena Nike’ (Athena the Victorious) because she was believed tohave given the Athenians victory during the Persian War.Finally, there were the Gods and Goddesses who were the childrenof Zeus and a variety of mothers, both mortal and immortal. Ares(Mars) was the God of War and Hephaestus (Vulcan) the God ofMetallurgy and Fire, whose smithy was located under the volcano ofEtna in Italy. Apollo (Apollo) was God of the Sun, Music and Prophecyand was the patron God of the city of Delphi, site of the first oraclein ancient Greece. His twin sister, Artemis (Diana) was the virginGoddess of the Moon and the Hunt. The last of the major Gods wasHermes (Mercury), God of Trade and Messenger of the Gods. It washis job to conduct souls to the Underworld and so he was the onlyGod authorised to visit all three realms of Heaven, Earth and theUnderworld.Apart from the major Gods of Olympus, there were plenty of otherGreek deities such as Nemesis, the Goddess of Retributive Justice,Hygieia, Goddess of Health and the nine Muses who were Goddessesof the Arts and Sciences.The three Fates were a particularly crucial group of deities as theyhad responsibility for the life of every mortal. One Fate spun theThread of Life, which determined a person’s time of birth, onemeasured the Thread to give the length of that life and the third wasresponsible for cutting the Thread and so causing the person’s death.Janet MerzaThe Three Fates, Dublin

Wordweavers•••••••••••••••Rebetika / The Source of Modern Greek Music - © Ray BerryRebetika,the Source of Modern Greek MusicBouzoukiRebetika is one of those Greek words that has notranslation in English. It has been referred to as‘Greek blues music’ except that it is very differentto what we call blues music in English. Today wecan go into a Greek record shop and see rebetikamusic either in its own section or just scatteredaround as ‘laika’ or popular music. Much of it hasbeen written recently; it has become ‘cool’ today,so to speak.But where did the rebetika music come from, whowere the original rebetikists?In Greece around the turn of the twentiethcentury, the very early 1900s, sad songs wereoccasionally sung but it wasn’t until 1922 whenrebetika music entered Greece with some force.Just before 1922, the new nation of Greece, freedby the Great Powers just sixty or seventy years previously, decided that they wanted to protect all the many Greekswho lived in Asia Minor. The head quarters of the Greek Orthodoxchurch was in Istanbul (known to Greeks as Constantinopolis eventoday). South of Istanbul, the whole of Western Anatolia – modernWestern Turkey – was predominantly Greek. This is what Greekscall Mikra Asia or Asia Minor.Support was given by the Great Powers, predominantly theBritish prime minister, David Lloyd George, for the Greek army toinvade Asia Minor. The prime minister of Greece was the Cretan,Eleftherios Venizelos, who had lobbied hard for an expandedHellas (the Megali Idea) at the Paris Peace Conference in 1919 toinclude Thrace and the predominantly Greek areas of Asia Minor– in particular the area of Smyrna, modern day Izmir. The situationin Turkey was politically in a shambles. The remains of the failingOttoman Empire were vying with rebels who were trying to createa new state of Turkey.Rebetikists in 1937In the massive city of Smyrna, however, life went on. It has often been said that the Greeks of Smyrna were moresophisticated, richer and more cosmopolitan than the Greeks of Greece. They supported the idea of bringing Smyrnainto the State of Greece so that the future for them would be a Greek future, safe and secure in line with Romiosini.After all, Greeks had lived here since the Bronze age three thousand years ago. Then though, the young Turkishgovernment were enacting genocidal policies towards minorities – for example the Armenian Genocide had justhappened – so what better than to be a part of the State of Greece. Future in a country ruled by Turks brought onlyuncertainty.It is a long story but not a very long war. Greek forces invaded Turkey through Asia Minor and secured the city ofSmyrna to the delight of the Greeks who lived there. With the encouragement of Lloyd George, Venizelos gavethe order to take some of the area to the east of Asia Minor to secure the region of Smyrna. Then there was anelection in Greece in 1920 in which Venizelos fell from power. The new prime minister Dimitrios Gounaris appointedinexperienced monarchist officers to senior commands and King Constantine of Greece took over in Smyrna.37 Dec 2011

Wordweavers•••••••••••••••Rebetika / The Source of Modern Greek Music - © Ray BerryThe rest of the war went downhill for the Greeks. A new young Turkish Armycommander called Kemal Attaturk was on the rise, Britain pulled out of theiragreement to support the Greeks and the new Soviet Union was helping theTurks. Having progressed almost to Ankara, the capital of Turkey, the Greeksfaced a massive counter attack. The Greek lines were thin and they had littlesupport from behind. The victorious Turkish Army marched westward gainingsupport from more Turks on the way. They were heading for the predominantlyGreek city of Smyrna.The Turkish cavalry entered the city of Smyrna on September 9th 1922. TheGreek government resigned the same day and the Greek army was driven intoThe Lausanne Conference the sea as Smyrna burned. The Turkisharmy massacred a significant numberof the Christian population includingthe brutal lynching of the Orthodox Archbishop of Smyrna. Many simplyfled taking just what they could carry on the long march north, across theBosphorus, through Thrace to Greece.This was followed very quickly by the treaty of Lausanne, the most importantpart of which was the exchange of populations between Turkey and Greece.All Christians had to leave Asia Minor and return to Greece. All Muslims hadto leave Greece and return to Turkey. So during that winter a long line ofChristians walked to Greece, most of whom were born in Asia Minor. Similarlya long line of Muslims from Greece walked back to Turkey, most of whom wereborn in Greece.That migrating population, approximately three million of them heading forGreece, made up songs that described their situation, their fear and theirstarvation walking through burned fields. Some of these songs can be boughttoday on a CD called Mikra Asia by George Dalaras. This was the core of themusic of Rebetika. These refugees arrived in Greece and were allocated acrossthe country as best as was possible. Many came to Thessalonika and Athenswhere they lived in tent-like cities until houses could be built for them. Manytoo arrived in Crete and to other islands. Greece had lost around half of Thraceand all of Asia Minor. The battle thatwas referred to as the Megali Idea – theGreat Idea, became known as the Catastrophe.Kemal AttaturkIn Athens especially, which almost doubled in size with refugees, timeswere very hard. There was little or no work. Many decided then to emigrateand they were given support by the Greek government. They went mostlyto America and to Australia where their families still live today, mostly stillspeaking Greek as well as EnglishBut for some of them, living in cities like Athens and particularly Pireus,formed small groups of musicians with instruments that they had broughtfrom Turkey, the bouzoukia for example and several others, and they sangsongs in the Smyrna style which became known as Rebetika.Rebetika, (singular rebetiko) also often written as rembetiko or rembetika,George Dalaras - “Mikra Asia” became the music of what the Greeks called the Manges. The manges wereseen as usually smartly dressed men and women who spent most of their timein ouzeris, cafes, brothels and even prisons. The music was full of passion,melancholy tales of the hashish smoking habits that came with them from Smyrna, of love, death and of daily life.Mostly they had a sadness to them that spoke of the pain they had seen and the life that they now had to live. Thesource of the word is obscure but is often said to have come from the word Rebetis (plural Rebetes) which meanspetty criminal, person of the underworld, which is how the manges were seen by the original people of Greece.38 Dec 2011

Wordweavers•••••••••••••••Rebetika / The Source of Modern Greek Music - © Ray BerryThis was a bit unfair to people who were more musicians thanthieves, but food was short and life pretty desperate for them inthose early days on the mainland of Greece. As the years went on,Rebetika music became more and more popular as it expressedthe individuality of people, it underlined their desire for freedom.The bigger clubs and tavernas in Athens began to employ moreand more rebetika bands and records were made, some namesbecame famous such as Sotiria Bellou and Vassilis Tsitsanis andothers. The music could all be danced to by several differentdances, but the most important one by far was Zeibekiko. Thiswas an intensely personal dance, mostly quite slow and danced byone man at a time. Anyone else joining in was not welcome andanyone who applauded may well have been starting a fight. Thedance originated from the Zeybek warriors of Asia Minor and wasintroduced into Greece following the exchange of populations.It grew very popular and in more recent times the dance hasallowed men to wait until one has finished and can hand over.Today I have seen even women dance the Zeibekiko but it is notcommon. In this dance, a man would dance for himself. He mayeven stand on a glass of wine or lift a table or chair or performother complexities, but it was just himself and the music thatmattered – which is why applause was never sought, even disdained.Sotiria BellouRebetika was always seen by authorities, particularly fascist or extremely right wing authorities, as a bad thing.The people who sang and danced rebetika lived their own lives, nobody owned them and nobody was goingto own them. When in 1936 the Greek dictator, Ioannis Metaxas, took power in Greece he made rebetika illegal.But even the man who famously said ‘no’ to Mussolini could not kill rebetika. It had become the music of theheart, even the soul, and now it was goingunderground.Mikis TheodorakisDuring the German occupation of Greece,which similarly banned rebetika amongmany other things, rebetika was still sungby the manges bands and it was growing inpower. In the 1950s after the occupation andthe following Greek Civil War of 1945 – 1950rebetika music became very popular, in fact sopopular that the music and songs themselveswere becoming less and less rebetika and moreand more laiki – or urban pop, if you prefer.There were many arguments about this, butas always, time rolls on. But it is without doubtthat the music of rebetika gave birth to today’spopular music in Greece. So much so that therebetikists of the 1960s decided that a revivalwas due and that rebetika was one thing andpopular music was something else. So they rerecordedthe old greats of rebetika and issuedvinyl singles and LPs of pure rebetika.Great Greek artists like Manos Chatzidakis and Mikis Theodorakis used the bouzoukia in its various shapes andsizes in their music and wrote songs largely influenced by the original rebetika. But there was more trouble tocome. In 1967 the colonels or the junta dictatorship seized power in Greece. Many still remember the signs ofthe soldier in front of the phoenix rising from fire placed in every Greek village. This government also bannedrebetika.39 Dec 2011

Wordweavers•••••••••••••••Rebetika / The Source of Modern Greek Music - © Ray BerryIt also imposed a new and cleaned Greek language calledKatharevousa which had to be taught to children in schools andwas the official language of Greece, even in spite of the fact thatday to day almost everyone in the state of Greece spoke Dhimotiki,the language spoken before the colonels and also the languageof today’s modern Greece. Mikis Theodorakis was imprisoned andthen allowed to go to France in exile. Again, underground, rebetikawas played secretly and passionately. Theodorakis gave concerts inFrance and elsewhere that came even closer to rebetika.BouzoukiaThe Greek colonels’ junta was probably as stupid as KingConstantine’s Smyrna ideas. They forced the independent Greekcountry of Cyprus to create a coup, backed by the Americangovernment whose foreign secretary was Henry Kissinger. Thecoup took over the government of Archbishop Makarios and putan idiot in power. His name was Nicos Sampson. This coup initiatedan invasion of Cyprus by Turkey and the seizure of the north ofCyprus that exists to this day. In Greece the colonels’ junta fell andKonstantinos Karamanlis’ New Democracy Party was elected asthe government in 1974; Karamanlis also legalised the the GreekCommunist Party, the KKE. This time was known as ‘Metapolitefsi’ orthe restoration of democracy. The monarchy was abolished and thethird Hellenic Republic had begun. The military junta of the colonelsarrested 87,000 people of whom 2,800 were tortured and theyassassinated, to our knowledge, at least 88 people.The original rebetika music was recorded on LPs but after the colonels’ junta regime people seemed to want anewer music, the laiki or popular music, the musicof a new Greece, a Greece free of strife, a Greecemoving into the new and hopefully happier worldof tourism and a better income. All this camealong, of course, tourism grew as did the Greekgovernment and the world came into the 1990sand the new millennium. What happened torebetika?Well it is really an extraordinary story. One of theforgotten rebetikists of the 1950s and 1960s wasLoukas Daralas. He did at least one great song andthat was ‘To Vouno’ or the mountain. This greatplayer of rebetika music and songs had a son, whois today known as George Dalaras. George hasdone a great deal for rebetika; he is probably thebest known artist in Greece and has publishedmany more records and CDs than anyone else. Hepublished the very early album called Mikra Asia, asI have mentioned, and he published many more oldand new rebetika songs.George DalarasToday the young people of Greece, like all young people search for what is new and what are their roots. They arebeing supplied by the new and the modern rebetikists. The music is not so much the need and the passion forSmyrna and a land long lost to the Greeks, but for the sadnesses of today and, of course, for the beautiful rebetikapersonal dance of Zeibekiko.© Ray Berryhttp://crete.wordpress.com40 Dec 2011

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