Source; Θέματα Αρχαιολογίας Volume 7, Issue 1 January – August 2023 [pp. 6-15] Spring Rites and the Crocus Collectors of Thera † Petros Themelis Director of Excavations at Ancient Messene, F. Professor of Classical Archaeology, Department of History and Archaeology, University of Crete, Greece The celebrations of the coming of Spring, this seasonal «mystery» with enormous radiance, were
A few days ago, the demolition of the expropriated buildings that cover a large part of the Ancient Theatre of Acharnes began. This development paves the way for the new phase of the monument’s excavation to follow. The contribution of the EPISKENION citizens movement and its tireless president Ms Maria Micha, an honorary member of
The vision for the Reconstruction of Northern Evia is multidimensional, diverse, and exciting. One of its ingredients is the Wildflowers of Northern Evia project. Wildflowers comprises low-budget projects and actions that cannot be included in the Integrated Territorial Investment (ITI) planned in Northern Evia. Therefore, the DIAZOMA Association has undertaken to finance them in an
The crowdfunding project THE WILDFLOWERS OF NORTHERN EVIA, a DIAZOMA Association initiative, was launched last June. It aims to implement projects and actions that will contribute to the area’s regeneration and embellish and complement the broader Reconstruction Programme for the fire-stricken municipalities of Northern Evia that is underway. Crowdfunding is an alternative form of fundraising
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”,
By Yiannis Rountos* This year’s DIAZOMA Association General Assembly, which took place in Kalamata between September 30 – October 2, in conjunction with a musical event and a tour of the archaeological site of Messene, gave participating members an unforgettable experience. Here are some of the highlights of this annual meeting, which showcases cultural monuments
Children can change the world. That is why the project for the reconstruction of fire-devastated Northern Evia prioritises educating and raising children’s awareness. The educational programme “Supporting Northern Evia” was designed to this end, following the proposal of the Committee for the Reconstruction of Northern Evia and in collaboration with the Regional Directorate of Education
On September 26, 2022, the Integrated Development Strategic Planning Study for Northern Evia’s Culture was delivered. The study was assigned last October to ETAM S.A. Consulting Services, a company with extensive experience and expertise in this field, by the Committee for the Reconstruction of Northern Evia and funded by the INTERAMERICAN Group. The Study was
Cross – curricular teaching scenario combining English Language and History of Drama in Varvakeio Model Junior High School – part 3 For a third consecutive school year , in English Class of Year 9 of Varvakeio Model Junior High School we implemented a cross-curricular teaching scenario entitled “Getting to know the Ancient Theatres” alongside the
PERFORMANCE *The term “lysis” is a notion that can be interpreted and applied in manifold ways. In its medical sense, it suggests the occurrence of a crisis. In its philosophical version as death, it means “the disintegration of a body”. From a ritualistic perspective, it entails an illusory, internal, spiritual death or descent, the prerequisite
September 1, 2022, is a landmark date for the development of the Reconstruction of Northern Evia programme, marking the convergence of two paths: The completion of the studies and the final list of projects and actions to be included in the Reconstruction of Northern Evia programme. The approval of the Regional Operational Programme of Central
Extensive teleconference for “The Wildflowers of Northern Evia.“ Crowdfunding promotion On Tuesday, July 12, 2022, an extensive working meeting was held via teleconference on the promotion of “The Wildflowers of Northern Evia” crowdfunding initiative. The meeting was initiated by Mr Stavros Benos, President of the “DIAZOMA” Association and Head of the Reconstruction of Northern Evia
Source; themindcircle.com/ancient-theatres Some of the best-preserved and most amazing ancient theatres of Greek and Roman antiquity. Roman Theater at Sabratha, Libya Theatre, capacity of 5,000 people, was constructed of local sandstone with covering and ornamentation of stucco. The whole stage structure was protected by a ceiling sloping down toward the back, supported by wooden beams.
Source; Greekreporter.com. The ancient Greek theaters at Messene and Sicyon in the Peloponnese were centers for drama and culture in both ancient times and during the Roman period of Greek history. The ancient Greek theater at Sicyon (present-day Kiato) was built between 303 and 251 BC, but was renovated and altered at least twice by
Source; www.cineuropa.org Cineuropa sat down with Orestis Andreadakis, director of the Thessaloniki Film Festival, to dig deep into the first edition of a brand-new event focused on green cinema initiatives and sustainability – the Evia Film Project (see the news). The event will unspool from 16-19 June. Cineuropa: How did the idea to create the Evia Film Project come about? What’s your
