Cultural exchange 1: Teaching each other songs

  • The Greek and Italian students took advantage of this visit to have fun and expose each other to elements of their culture. More specifically, the Greek students taught their Italian guests the lyrics, the meaning and the historical background of a traditional Greek song called 'Milo mou kokkino' (My red apple). The Italian students sang a contemporary Italian song 'Lu core meu'.


                                                                        

     

     

     

    ''My red apple '' is one of the most popular folk songs in Greece.It is usually sung at wedding celebrations and even young learners are taught this song at school choirs!Folk songs are very favorable among Greeks as they express their emotons.You can enjoy listening to the song and its learn its lyrics below.

     

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