AROLITHOS ACTIVITIES IN MUSEUM
Address 11TH KLM OF OLD ROAD FROM HERAKLION TO RETHIMNON TILISSOS HERAKLION AREA CRETE GREECE 71500
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The activities available in Arolithos are related to popular art and nutrition. They are exclusively intended for groups, only upon discussion.
Their maximum duration is 2 hours for each.
The excursion may be scheduled in the morning hours and on a date convenient for the group or for the facilities.
The maximum number of participants per activity is ten persons
Each group has the option of alternating between two activities at the most.
We provide the materials used for each activity. However, our guests may take what they have produced or prepared home with them (ceramic) or just enjoy it (Cretan dish or bread).
The following activities are available:
Cretan cuisine
Our guests prepare stuffed vegetables (tomatoes and green peppers) and they sample those already cooked.
Preparation of Cretan wedding rolls
Specially trained women called xobliastres (which means “embroideresses” in the Cretan idiom) demonstrate our guest the process of production and decoration of the Cretan wedding roll, a sort of brioche decorated with amazingly intricate patterns and offered at wedding receptions. Subsequently, visitors are invited to attempt to imitate the process.
The Weaving Art
Weavers, who are mostly high skilled women, demonstrate the art of weaving, inviting guests to attempt the process.
Greek Language Learning
A qualified teacher offers a two-hour Greek language learning session.
Cretan Dances Learning
A qualified dancing master offers a two-hour Cretan dances learning session.
Kneading and Baking Bread
With the baker’s help, our guests knead bread, prepare the wood oven and bake their own bread. Subsequently, they can enjoy their home-made bread with cheese and olives.
Pottery and Ceramic Art
With the artisan’s aid, guests may take their first steps in ceramic art and pottery.
Participation in Yoga Classes
A highly trained practitioner instructs groups during yoga training sessions.
MUSEUM OF LOCAL ART AND AGRICULTURAL HISTORY AT THE TRADITIONAL VILLAGE ‘AROLITHOS’
The form and image of the traditional village is complete with the presence of the museum of Local Art and Agricultural History.
To achieve its main goal, which is to preserve and promote the Cretan civilization and tradition, Arolithos established a museum.
This museum exhibits old household objects of everyday life, agricultural tools and various items of local art.
Some of these items are: a complete traditional living room, large earthen pots (used for storing water, wine and oil), flat irons which run on coal, weaving looms, combs used for sheep, pots used for the preparation of bread, a shepherd’s coat (gambas), a wooden box used for storage (kasela), an old clock, lamp stands, scales, strainers, household utensils (pans, pots, etc.), a wooden bed, a shepherd’s bag, a sewing machine, embroidery, traditional Cretan dresses, a dowry bag, a straw basket, plates, religious icons, plows, hand - mills, sickles, pack saddles, various crockery (glasses, cups, plates, etc.), Cretan weapons, guns and swords.
There is also a computer in the museum providing information about Arolithos and all the activities available.
A bibliographic reference material on the tradition, the civilization and the history Crete is currently being compiled. This library will soon be available to the public.
