The Dances of Anogeia A unique system that brings visitors of the Center into contact with traditional Cretan dances in an experiential way, offering them an unrepeatable user experience. Through the alternation of texts, images and videoclips, presented on a large projection surface with a concave shape, visitors have the opportunity to come into contact with six traditional Cretan […] Read more »
Cultural Events in Anogeia A system that allows visitors to experience the cultural events of the Anogeia region in a unique way and to feel that they become part of the tradition. Through large projection surfaces, visitors have the opportunity to see, hear and read about the cultural events, customs and traditions taking place in Anogeia, such as Hyacinthia […] Read more »
Madinadhes in Anogeia A system that presents madinadhes of Anogeia and the Cretan dialect in a unique and entertaining way. Madinadha is an integral part of the oral and musical tradition of Anogeia and their lyrics arise spontaneously, approaching different thematic areas, such as love, death, separation, etc. The system enables visitors to read and listen to indicative […] Read more »
Traditional Musical Instruments An application that highlights the art and sound of the traditional musical instruments of Anogeia, allowing visitors to live a truly unique musical experience. Three physical musical instruments, a lyre, a lute and a mandolin, are presented in specially designed showcases embedding three digital screens. While interacting with the system, each showcase “comes to life“, […] Read more »
The Musical Idiom of Anogeia Of particular interest in the songs of Anogeia is the semiotic use of nature imagery, which conveys meanings of independence and freedom in an allegorical way. This interactive exhibit invites visitors to experience the unique character of the musical tradition of Anogeia. Thus, through eight representative songs of Anogeia the authentic timbre of the region […] Read more »
Musical Personalities of Anogeia A unique system that presents in a particularly impressive way prominent personalities who have shaped the rich musical tradition of Anogeia. Through archival photographs and keywords, presented in a continuous flow, visitors can extract interesting information concerning aspects of both their personal and professional career. Read more »
Interactive Map of Anogeia This is a digital map of the village and the wider area of Anogeia that offers useful information about the local points of interest in an innovative way. Through rich photographic material and descriptive texts, visitors are able to extract information about the area’s attractions, such as their history, opening hours and how to access […] Read more »
Birth of Music and Dance in Anogeia An alternative information kiosk in the form of a digital catalogue that gives visitors the opportunity to gain information about the birth of the musical tradition in the village of Anogeia in an innovative way. By rotating a specially designed physical object or through interactive screens, users have the ability to browse images and texts, […] Read more »
