Greek Popular Musical Instruments
Greece · 1983 · 120 Drachma
This stamp is part of a set depicting traditional Greek folk musical instruments. It features a detailed illustration of a Cretan Lyra, a pear-shaped, three-stringed bowed instrument central to the traditional music of Crete and other Aegean islands. The design highlights the cultural heritage and artistic traditions of Greece through its vibrant musical history.
Issued in 1983, this series celebrated Greece's rich and diverse folk music traditions, promoting national cultural identity during a period of post-dictatorship democratic consolidation.
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