ONCE UPON A TIME THERE WAS A BEE

01/09/2026

10 Stories from the World of Cyclades' Way of Bee-ing (in Greek)


What happens when a Bee meets a wildflower? Why, of course… stories are born!

In these pages, young authors take us on a journey into a world filled with imagination, colours, and the hum of wings, reminding us that even the smallest heroes can work great wonders.

The stories in this publication were inspired by the student storytelling competition "Once Upon a Time, There Was a Bee." A total of 36 student teams from schools across the Cyclades and the Dodecanese brought to life 36 stories, featuring Bees, wildflowers, and the magical world of nature.

On the following pages, you will find the nine stories recognised in the competition, as well as an original story created by the Environmental Education Centre of Syros Hermoupolis.

CYCLADES' WAY OF BEE-ING
Funding Programme: "Natural Environment & Climate Resilience 2024"
Axis 2: "Innovative Actions with Citizens"
Funding Body: Green Fund
Beneficiaries: BEELOSOPHY & Environmental Education Centre of Syros Hermoupolis

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