On FRIDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2023, the launch of the 2nd “Vitsentzos Kornaros” student competition took place on the ground floor of the VITSENTZOS KORNAROS Shelter. The competition is organized by the V.K. Shelter and is addressed to first-year students of the Department of Nutritional Sciences & Dietetics of the Hellenic Mediterranean University (EL.ME.PA.) in Siteia.
The students received a free copy of the book ‘Erotokritos’ by Vitsentzos Kornaros, which they must study to be examined at the end of the academic year with a multiple-choice test prepared by philologist, Cretan scholar, Dr. Maria Christiana Passou.
The cash prize will be 600 euros (1st prize 300 euros, 2nd prize 200 euros, 3rd prize 100 euros). The competition is overseen by Ms. Angeliki Christaki, MEd educator.
During the event, students were informed about Erotokritos and Vitsentzos Kornaros by Ms. Sofia Fousteri, an MEd educator, who introduced them to the work of the Cretan Renaissance poet with a detailed presentation.
The event was honored by the presence of the Vice President of the Department, Dr. Theodora Mouratidou, who thanked the VITSENTZOS KORNAROS Shelter for its initiative to collaborate with EL.ME.PA., and the Mayor of Siteia, Mr. George Zervakis, who welcomed the students to the city and wished them a pleasant stay.
Contest results
In the 2nd Student Competition, Michaela Tsikalaki took first place (300 euros and a bag with publications from the Shelter), while Rafaela Apostolaki, Ioanna Tzompanaki, Theofilos Fermanis, and Efstratia Christofa tied for second place (100 euros each and a bag with publications from the Shelter).