Greece, officially known as Hellenic Republic, is located in south-eastern Europe. The culture in the country is a combination of diverse old and modern cultures influenced by its historic significance. In fact, the Greek culture defines the true patriotic and ethnic association of its people to their land adorned by an amalgamation of unique civilization, religion, customs, language, music, food, and architecture (Adare, 2008).
As far as language is concerned, it is an extremely significant component of the culture. The Ancient Greek language has truly influenced the modern-day Greek language in the country. Religion is acknowledged as a distinctive constituent of the Greek culture and Christian Orthodox constitutes almost 98% of the overall population. Even in the contemporary times, people follow their religious traditions and celebrate religious festivals with great enthusiasm. Similar to their ancestors, Greeks of modern times “are very patriotic, and national holidays, marking important historical events, are celebrated throughout the country” (Adare, 2008). In this regard, The Olympics and Athens Epidaurus Greek Festival are the best examples.
When it comes to music and dancing, the diversity is unbelievable as it is greatly influenced by the Western and Eastern cultures. Even today, dance and music are inseparable from the Greek culture as they contribute as expressions of both grief and joyfulness in daily life of people. Modern Greeks also give utmost importance to the preservation and progression of the ancient art and architecture. Food is an integral component of Greek culture with Greek olive oil as the principal ingredient in most foods. On every social occasion, modern Greeks give great emphasis to food considering it to be absolute refreshment for both body and soul.
Reference
Adare, S. (2008). Greece: The culture (Revised ed.). New York: Crabtree Pub.
