Greek and foreign artists will take part in an exhibition on the surviving ancient olive trees on the island of Crete. The traveling exhibition, which will first tour Crete and Attica and afterwards Europe, is being organised by the Cultural Association of Crete. The artists will be called to give their own message, through their art, on protection of the environment and particularly on the salvation of the ancient olive trees of Crete which are currently at risk. The olive trees are a landmark of the history and the culture of the island that witness one of the most well-preserved environments and needs to be protected.
The second major target of the Cultural Associations of Crete is to preserve and promote the ancient olive groves which are found throughout the island.