Summary
- The CRoP photography club held a photographic walk in Archangelos on September 27, 2026.
- The group documented the preparation of traditional “Koulouria” and visited the Daka family pottery workshop.
- The route ended at the “Phaethon” association, where members learned about the care of the Small Horse of Rhodes.
- The outing connected photography with the documentation of local traditions and everyday community life.
The Rhodes Amateur Photographers Club C.Ro.P. held a photographic walk in Archangelos on September 27, 2026, focusing on local people, traditions and creative practices.
The route included the traditional Archangelos house of Gabriel Vasileiadis, the Daka family pottery workshop and the “Phaethon” Association for the Protection of the Small Horse of Rhodes.
“Koulouria” and the culinary tradition of Archangelos
The first stop was the traditional Archangelos house of Gabriel Vasileiadis. Members of the “Artemis” Women’s Association of Archangelos shared aspects of local everyday tradition and prepared “Koulouria”, a characteristic wedding dish made with handmade pasta.
For the members of C.Ro.P., this stop offered the opportunity to photograph not only a custom, but also the way knowledge of local cuisine is passed from one person to another.
Inside the Daka family pottery workshop
The next stop was the Daka family pottery workshop, where the group learned about the stages of ceramic production and the demands of the process. The photographic documentation focused on the workshop, its tools and the handmade forms that connect traditional technique with contemporary creation.
A visit to “Phaethon”
The walk concluded at the “Phaethon” Association for the Protection of the Small Horse of Rhodes. There, club members learned about the association’s work and met the people who devote time to caring for the animals.
Photography as a record of a living community
C.Ro.P. describes outings like this as more than straightforward photographic documentation: they are opportunities to meet people, hear stories and record practices that remain an active part of local life. In Archangelos, the group focused on three different aspects of local identity: food traditions, craftsmanship and the care of the Small Horse of Rhodes.
What we think
This outing is notable because it treats photography as a documentary tool rather than only an aesthetic exercise. When a photography group works closely with people and living traditions, the images can function both as creative work and as a visual record of local life.
Frequently asked questions
When did the photographic walk take place?
C.Ro.P.’s outing in Archangelos took place on September 27, 2026.
What were the main stops on the route?
The group visited the traditional house of Gabriel Vasileiadis, the Daka family pottery workshop and the “Phaethon” association.
What is “Koulouria”?
It is a traditional wedding dish from Archangelos made with handmade pasta, presented during the visit by members of the “Artemis” Women’s Association of Archangelos.
What was the photographic purpose of the outing?
C.Ro.P. used the walk to document people, techniques and traditions that remain part of everyday life in Archangelos.
