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What’s on in Zakynthos for the weekend of 9th & 10th February?

Saturday, 09/02

What – Traditional Cretan feast from the Zakynthos Cretan Association.

Where – At Exotica Hotel & Spa in Kalamaki.

When – 21.30.

With the violinist Elias Choretakis.

Reservations / Information: 6973028188 & 6932733611.

Sunday, 10/02

What – walk / hike.

Where –  through the forest area between the villages of Louha, Gyri and Agii Pantes.

When – meeting at 11.00 on the flat area at the Monastery Yperagathou, Koiliomenos.

With the group ‘with company we colour life’. The circular hike, of approx. 6kms, will involve walking between a green forest area with pine trees, shrubs, oaks, heathers, thyme, mint, sage and many other aromatic plants.

What – a book presentation.

Where – at the Leski / Club O Zakynthos, Agios Markus square.

When – 18.30.

Therianos publications present the book of Dionysia Therianou “Learning to Fly – The Kiss of the Spirit”. For the book will speak: Alexis Kostalas, Angelos Pyriohos, Vassilis Prassas, Anastasia Korinthiou. In the theatrical analogy, the following take part: Kostas Kapodistrias, Fotini Savvatianou.

Surrounded by the musical vocal ensemble “Ionian Wave” of Timothy Arvanitakis and Giorgos Houvardas with the song “Nanouri / Lullaby” composed with the book as motivation.

What – a Kalveia philological – music event.

Where – at the church of Panagoulas Vanato.

When – at 19.30.

The Cultural Centre of Speech “Verily” dedicates the fourth event of its circle of activities to Zakynthos and the huge patriot Poet Andreas Kalvo – Ioannidis (1792-1869), on the occasion of 150 years since his death, this year. In the first part, philologist Giorgos Fiorentinos will give a lecture entitled: “The un-iconist Andreas Kalvos, between Solomos and Foscolo”.
In the second part, two cooperating choirs: the Children – Juvenile Choir and the Educational Choir, both from Zakynthos, will perform melodious poems by the honoured Poet and a newer chant, related to Kalvos’ physiognomy. Musician Antonis Kladis directs, while at the piano will be Dimitris  Anastopoulos.

 

Source: zakynthosevents.com.

About Louise Inzk

Louise is Australian born and has been a Greek citizen since 1991. She has deep cultural ties with the island, often writing about Zakynthian Traditions and Culture. She is also an active member of the Volunteer Group of Zakynthos, Giostra Di Zante and is a member of the women's choir "Rodambelos". Her love of the island and all it offers saw her joining the Zakynthos (Zante) Informer admin team in 2014.

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