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27/06/2025 | 16:22
‘2nd Sappho Festival’ to be held on the island of Lesvos
The “2nd Sappho Festival”, featuring events honouring the renowned lyric poetess from Lesvos and simultaneously highlighting the island’s history and culture, is being organised by the Region of the North Aegean from July 10 to July 12.
Lesvos will serve as a cultural hub, embracing people of the arts and, as Regional Governor Kostas Moutzouris stated, “transforming the North Aegean into a hub of art, science, and dialogue – a cultural institution with a vision to showcase the island’s local identity, authenticity, and beauty.”
On Thursday, July 10, in an event co-organised with the “Archipelagos” Cultural Association, the renowned composer Stavros Xarchakos will present a unique musical programme.
On Friday, July 11, a discussion entitled “when journalism meets literature” will be held in honour of the Lesvian journalist Freddy Germanos with the participation of Greek politicians and journalists.
On Saturday, July 12, a special event – a tribute to Lyric Poetry will be organised at the archaeological site where poetry contests were held since the time of Sappho.
Source: ANA – MPA
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