Asi Gonia Exhibition Church wall at funeral
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Asi Gonia The cohesiveness of ritual
The web of ritual brings families together for a common purpose, thereby offsetting potential or real divisions which result from a society organized around the interests of single families and narrow kindred groups. Ritual counteracts centrifugal tendencies, which are inherent in family quarrels (cf. Gearing 1963). joint rituals June shearing There is a hierarchy of rituals, which progressively unite larger groups of people in common purpose. Among the rituals involving more than one family is that of sheep shearing, which takes place in early June. It is a minor festival sometimes attended by the priest to bless the shepherds and their flocks. Before dawn on a day agreed upon by the ‘fold,’ a group of relatives ascends the mountain to the pastures. Several families work together to round up the sheep into temporary pens. The sheep are milked, one at a time, set free and rounded up again to be shorn. Women gather the wool and pack it in baskets or sacks. Afterwards two rams are slaughtered, one for the shearing feast and one for distribution among helpers. Women prepare huge bowls of boiled rice, mutton fat and boiled meat, and the whole company sits down for a long meal during which villager and guests sing mantinadhes and rizitika. The singing continues on the sunset return. village rituals Village rituals, Saint’s days, carnival, marriages and funerals, involve the whole community. Other saints’ days bring several villages together: St. John’s Day on August 29, and the Virgin’s Birthday on September 8, unite a community of the three interrelated villages. The Festival of the Virgin, St. George’s Day and the Day of the Holy Cross can draw thousands of people from all over Crete.This framed paper poster brings a quiet, nostalgic moment into your space. The black pinewood frame and clean white mat draw the eye to the vintage-style black-and-white image, giving it museum-like presence without feeling formal. The shatter-proof plexiglass keeps the print safe while the matte black finish and brown paper backing add a warm, handcrafted touch. Hang it in a living room, study, or hallway to anchor a shelf or gallery wall with understated history and calm. It pairs naturally with warm woods, leather, and layered textures — a gentle companion for slow mornings, reflective evenings, and gatherings that value stories over noise.Product features - Two paper choices: fine art (310 gsm) or semi-gloss photo paper (260 gsm) - Black pinewood frame with matte finish and brown paper backing - Shatter-proof plexiglass front for protection - Pre-installed hanging hardware and rubber bumpers for easy, straight mounting - Available in 10 sizes, horizontal and vertical orientationsCare instructions - Clean framed prints with a slightly wet cloth when necessary.
The web of ritual brings families together for a common purpose, thereby offsetting potential or real divisions which result from a society organized around the interests of single families and narrow kindred groups. Ritual counteracts centrifugal tendencies, which are inherent in family quarrels (cf. Gearing 1963). joint rituals June shearing There is a hierarchy of rituals, which progressively unite larger groups of people in common purpose. Among the rituals involving more than one family is that of sheep shearing, which takes place in early June. It is a minor festival sometimes attended by the priest to bless the shepherds and their flocks. Before dawn on a day agreed upon by the ‘fold,’ a group of relatives ascends the mountain to the pastures. Several families work together to round up the sheep into temporary pens. The sheep are milked, one at a time, set free and rounded up again to be shorn. Women gather the wool and pack it in baskets or sacks. Afterwards two rams are slaughtered, one for the shearing feast and one for distribution among helpers. Women prepare huge bowls of boiled rice, mutton fat and boiled meat, and the whole company sits down for a long meal during which villager and guests sing mantinadhes and rizitika. The singing continues on the sunset return. village rituals Village rituals, Saint’s days, carnival, marriages and funerals, involve the whole community. Other saints’ days bring several villages together: St. John’s Day on August 29, and the Virgin’s Birthday on September 8, unite a community of the three interrelated villages. The Festival of the Virgin, St. George’s Day and the Day of the Holy Cross can draw thousands of people from all over Crete.This framed paper poster brings a quiet, nostalgic moment into your space. The black pinewood frame and clean white mat draw the eye to the vintage-style black-and-white image, giving it museum-like presence without feeling formal. The shatter-proof plexiglass keeps the print safe while the matte black finish and brown paper backing add a warm, handcrafted touch. Hang it in a living room, study, or hallway to anchor a shelf or gallery wall with understated history and calm. It pairs naturally with warm woods, leather, and layered textures — a gentle companion for slow mornings, reflective evenings, and gatherings that value stories over noise.Product features - Two paper choices: fine art (310 gsm) or semi-gloss photo paper (260 gsm) - Black pinewood frame with matte finish and brown paper backing - Shatter-proof plexiglass front for protection - Pre-installed hanging hardware and rubber bumpers for easy, straight mounting - Available in 10 sizes, horizontal and vertical orientationsCare instructions - Clean framed prints with a slightly wet cloth when necessary.
