On Saturday, January 11, 2025, at 19:30, at the Polykentro of the Municipality of Sitia (16 Kondylaki St.), this year’s calendar of the VITSENTZOS KORNAROS Cultural Center, dedicated to Mikis Theodorakis, was presented… with music. The songs from the calendar were performed by:
Giorgos Papadogiannis – bouzouki, vocals
Efi Saranti – guitar, vocals
Gianna Neroulidi – accordion
Frans De leuw – clarinet
Michalis Avgoustinakis – vocals
Rania Fragouli – vocals
2025 is being celebrated as a Mikis Theodorakis tribute year, marking 100 years since the birth of the last Renaissance Greek. The VITSENTZOS KORNAROS Cultural Center is taking part in the celebration with this year’s calendar, highlighting what he has in common with the Renaissance poet Kornaros: both were at once learned and popular, teaching generations while delighting them. Mikis was a unique personality who joined culture and politics in a flourishing marriage.
After the event, refreshments were served and the calendar was distributed.
See video and images from the event: