Demolition of the Expropriated Buildings on the Site of the Ancient Theatre of Acharnes Commences
THE WILDFLOWERS OF NORTHERN EVIA: PLANNING AND SUPPORTING THE FOREST FESTIVALS
THE WILDFLOWERS OF NORTHERN EVIA: MOVING PARTICIPATION IN THE COLLECTIVE EFFORT FOR THE REGION’S REGENERATION
DIAZOMA Association 15th General Assembly in Kalamata and the Archaeological Site of Ancient Messene Successfully Completed
The Great Petros Themelis and the Wonder of Ancient Messene
Northern Evia dominated the life of DIAZOMA in 2022.
Ancient Theatres, Cultural Routes, the “POLIS” Programme, and the Avenues of Culture are set to dominate 2023.
This was the crux of my speech, which was followed by the inspiring address of Professor Petros Themelis, the 15th General Assembly’s guest of honour.
An exhibition booklet, “AENAOS”, captures and depicts the ongoing and fascinating relationship between Professor Themelis and Ancient Messene.
Giorgos Kouroupos’ serenade, a piece from the heart, and Stathis Gyftakis’ four paintings completed the mosaic of art and love dedicated to Professor Themelis.
He, in turn, filled with passion, reminiscence, and poetry, wondrously unfolded his life’s work in an unforgettable tour that will stay with us forever.
And life at the DIAZOMA Association will thus go forth harmoniously, participatorily, poetically, patriotically.
Stavros Benos
President of the DIAZOMA Association
To watch excerpts from the 15th General Assembly, click on the links below:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c8a4asTRXbE (Friday 30/9/2022 afternoon, exhibition opening, dance performance, best volunteer award at the Kalamata Dance Megaron).
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hQlNG6Hg-q0&t=272s (Saturday 01/10/2022 morning, General Assembly working sessions at the Kalamata Dance Megaron).
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_zdSuAQeanQ (Saturday 01/10/2022 afternoon, Concert – Ancient Theatre of Messene).
Photos from all three days of the General Assembly are available on Flickr: