Γιορτές Ρόκκας - Giortes Rokkas

Giortes Rokkas constitute a meeting of society and culture in Rokka Chania. A celebration of the arts and sciences organized by the residents themselves and attracts visitors from Greece and abroad. Giortes Rokkas first took place in the summer of 2013 and since then have been an annual event at the archaeological site of Rokka Kissamos on the days near the August full moon. After 8 years of increasing success, and with the number of visitors reaching a total of almost Giortes Rokkas are undeniably shaping the cultural physiognomy of the area. The philosophy behind this event is to bring together the raw beauty of the local community with the highest expression of artforms and the amalgamation created by their union will be established as a cultural destination every summer. The aim of this year’s organization is to create a hearth of artistic activities that will serve as a springboard for the rejuvenation of activity in the area. Additional motives for the spectators to come and discover. Additional space for artists to present their work. Additional opportunities for the local people to actively participate in and shape the cultural landscape of their area. Increasing the length of Giortes Rokkas to two weeks and incorporating a dynamic programme of events in the villages themselves, the area transforms to a modern stage for music, theatre, and other forms of art. The traveler becomes a spectator and vice-versa, since every corner of the journey hosts a different activity, inviting the audience to travel literally and metaphorically.