Fire, Cedar & Memory The Tsagkala Carnival ritual in Skotina, Pieria — where flames speak older languages than words. 22 February 2026 — Skotina, Pieria · by Giorgos Gizelis Cedar trunks rising into flame — Tsagkala, Skotina, Pieria. © Giorgos Gizelis / ExperiencePieria.info In the village of Skotina, under the watchful presence of Mount Olympus, […]

While You Live, Shine A winter walk to Agia Kori, Olympus — where ancient music met the present moment. January 12th, 2026 — Olympus / Vrontou, Pieria · by Giorgos Gizelis A handmade lyra, winter air, and water falling steadily — Agia Kori, Olympus. © Giorgos Gizelis / ExperiencePieria.info On January 9th, 2026, we didn’t […]

The Sichna of Litochoro: Sichnoforia, Cross-Topped Masts, and a Living Epiphany Heritage When Theophany arrives under Olympus, the town doesn’t just remember — it walks its memory through the streets. January 4th, 2026 — Litochoro, Pieria / by Giorgos Gizelis Litochoro in January has a particular kind of clarity — cold air that sharpens edges, […]