Tag Archives: 1821-2021

Zakynthos with a standing ovation on Sunday night, 1/8/21 honoured the composer Timotheos Arvanitakis’ presentation, on the Hill of Strani. Perhaps one of the most important and robust works of his career, the “Free Besieged”, in which is based on the national poet Dionysios Solomos writings. Mr Arvantitakis work was …

The private initiative of two well-known Zakynthians (Zisi Paraschi & Stamati Liveri) to raise a huge Greek flag (via a crane) over Solomou Square, was something impressive, something unique! The well-known photographer Dionysis Papantonis immersed us in this unique moment and we bring it to you…  

On March 25, the whole world will be “dressed” in blue and white for the 200th anniversary of the Greek Revolution of 1821. In every corner of the globe with a strong presence of the Greek Nationals, important monuments will be illuminated in blue and white, to honour this important …

Ambassadors of 9 countries recite poems to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the Greek Revolution Philhellenic poems are recited by the ambassadors of 9 countries to honor the World Poetry Day and the 200th anniversary of the beginning of the Greek revolution, which is completed on March 25. At the …

25th of March – The Annunciation and the Independence day of Greece. The 25th of March has a special meaning to all Greeks. It is a double celebration. As Orthodox Christians we celebrate the Annunciation (Ευαγγελισμός της Θεοτόκου), and also our Independence day. Independence Day.  Η Μέρα της Ανεξαρτησίας After …

Dionysios Solomos is considered as our national poet who wrote the Hymn to Freedom. However, there are a number of other reasons that justify this title. He is the first who consciously manages to create in a successful way, a pan-Hellenic language module understood by everyone. His contemporaries and literary …