Corfu has a small Jewish community that are trying to hold on to their history, as of now there are only 60 Jewish people on the island. Jewish people in Greece have faced many hardships due the Holocuast, occupation and their historically small numbers in Greece. Greece is a majority Christian Orthodox country and there are few minority groups who practice other religions. Here is more info https://forward.com/news/482721/corfu-jews-greece/
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Thank you for sharing this important information about the Jewish community on Corfu!
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Learning about Greek Independence Day
- cubrinj
- Greek History Forum
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March 25th marks a significant celebration in Greece, but I realize my knowledge on its historical context is quite limited.
From what I understand, this day commemorates the start of the War of Greek Independence in 1821, where Greece sought to end several centuries of Ottoman rule. However, I'm eager to learn more about the intricacies of this period, the key figures involved, and how the struggle for independence unfolded over time.
Additionally, I'd be interested in understanding how this day is celebrated across Greece today and whether any particular traditions are tied to it. For example, are there specific ceremonies, parades, or family traditions that uniquely mark this day in Greek culture?
From what I understand, this day commemorates the start of the War of Greek Independence in 1821, where Greece sought to end several centuries of Ottoman rule. However, I'm eager to learn more about the intricacies of this period, the key figures involved, and how the struggle for independence unfolded over time.
Additionally, I'd be interested in understanding how this day is celebrated across Greece today and whether any particular traditions are tied to it. For example, are there specific ceremonies, parades, or family traditions that uniquely mark this day in Greek culture?
