Cretan culture showcased at Yarra Glen kindergarten during Harmony Week

The Cretan Brotherhood of Melbourne and Victoria has taken portion successful a Harmony Week lawsuit astatine a kindergarten successful Yarra Glen, introducing children and families to elements of Cretan culture.

The visit, held connected Monday, March 16, formed portion of the centre’s broader programme marking Harmony Week, which focuses connected multiculturalism and κοινωνικά inclusion. The Brotherhood was invited by the kindergarten community, including successful designation of a student with Cretan heritage.

During the session, children, educators and parents were presented with aspects of the island’s traditions, including its history, customary formal and dance. Dance teacher Stephanie Houdalakis led parts of the presentation, displaying traditional costumes and explaining their significance.

Live euphony was besides featured, with musicians Stelios Theodorakis and George Kypriotis performing connected the lute and lyra respectively. Children were encouraged to take part, learning basal creation steps alongside the performers.

Teachers said the enactment provided a applicable way for children to prosecute with taste diversity.

In a statement, pedagogue Kelly Trobbiani said the kindergarten valued the accidental to incorporated the acquisition into its programme and to research antithetic taste backgrounds with students.

The lawsuit is 1 of a fig of community-based activities held crossed Victoria during Harmony Week, aimed astatine fostering understanding of antithetic cultures from an aboriginal age.