submitted by Lafcadio Hearn Files on 30.04.2014
In this year, the 110th anniversary of Hearn’s death, an international symposium and commemorative event will be held in July in Lefkada, Greece, the place of his birth. This event will attempt an interpretation of Hearn’s “Open Mind” and explore ways to connect Hearn’s legacy with the future. Since 2009, Hearn has been reevaluated from a range of perspectives, and attempts are being made to apply these newfound ideas and values in a practical way. This is changing people’s awareness ...
submitted by Lafcadio Hearn Files on 11.03.2014
On 6 March 2014, the Japan World Exposition 1970 Commemorative Fund (JEC Fund) pledged to provide financial assistance up to 6,000,000 Yen to Waterford County Council (WCC) for the “Koizumi Yakumo Memorial Garden” project. The grant is the largest of 48 international grants awarded by the JEC Fund this year. The aim of the project is to transform the 9,400 square metre western style garden of Tramore House into a Japanese garden to honour Koizumi Yakumo, known also by his Irish ...
submitted by Lafcadio Hearn Files on 24.01.2013
Cultural Center: Lefkada 22/1/2013 Press Release Monday 21/1/2013 Ms Soko Koizumi, great-granddaughter of Lafcadio Hearn accompanied by Mr. Takis Efstathiou art collector and scholar of the work of Lafcadio Hearn visited Lefkada. At a meeting held with Mayor Lefkada Costas Aravani and the Mayor of Culture and Tourism, Mr. Anastasios Gazis, Ms. Koizumi who serves as Curator of the Museum of Lafcadio Hearn in Matsue, Japan, ...
submitted by Kytherian Association Of Australia on 02.01.2013
meet some of the residents of of St Basil's Nursing Home, Lakemba. 1st November, 2012. The visiting Kytherian dignitaries were accompanied by George Hadziplis, the Mayor of Kythera, Theothori Koukoulis, and President of the Kytherian Association of Australia, Victor Kepreotis. Lourantos Village The Village is named after its major benefactor, the late Sir Nicholas Lourantos MBE, a very proud Kytherian. The hostel provides accommodation for ...
visit St Basil's Nursing Home, Lakemba. 1st November, 2012. The visiting Kytherian dignitaries were accompanied by George Hadziplis, Minas Raissis, and President of the Kytherian Association of Australia, Victor Kepreotis. This photograph was taken outside the small chapel in the facility. Lourantos Village The Village is named after its major benefactor, the late Sir Nicholas Lourantos MBE, a very proud Kytherian. The hostel ...
visit St Basil's Nursing Home, Lakemba. 1st November, 2012. Here they are met at the front office. The visiting Kytherian dignitaries were accompanied by George Hadziplis, Minas Raissis, and President of the Kytherian Association of Australia, Victor Kepreotis. Lourantos Village The Village is named after its major benefactor, the late Sir Nicholas Lourantos MBE, a very proud Kytherian. The hostel provides accommodation for ...
submitted by Kytherian Association Of Australia on 31.12.2012
at Sculptures by the Sea. Enquiries, Sculptures by the Sea Sculpture by the Sea, is an event that occurs on the the Bondi Beach to Tamarama Beach coastal ...
submitted by Lafcadio Hearn Files on 20.11.2012
Copy of a recent cover of the magazine that is published in Tokyo. Lafcadio Hearn scholar and collector Takis Efstathiou is very involved in this society. Shuji Kawakami is the editor, and the publication is run by Sumitomo Life Sculptor Masaaki Noda knows him well. The Ambassador for Greece in Japan, Nikolas Tzamados, is also well known to Masaaki.
submitted by Kytherian Association Of Australia on 15.11.2012
Visit to Australia, October-November 2012 Download the Media Release here: Media Release on the visit by Metropolitan Seraphim to Australia.pdf A formal reception was held at Kythera House at Rockdale on 20 October 2012 to welcome Metropolitan Seraphim (Stergioulas) of Kythera and Antikythera on his first visit to Australia. His Eminence is accompanied ...
submitted by Kytherian Association Of Australia on 22.10.2012
submitted by Lafcadio Hearn Files on 03.10.2012
Yet another tribute to Lafcadio Hearn. The exhibition was reported in an article in Yaizu. The exhibition was organised by Takis Efstathiou.
submitted by Lafcadio Hearn Files on 17.05.2012
On the 29th March, 2102, in the City is Fukuyama, (which is near Hiroshima), adjacent to the major train station and transport interchange, Masaaki Noda's The Future is Now sculpture was dedicated and unveiled. Lafcadio Hearn's grandson, Bon Koizumi spoke as a special guest at this unveiling. In 2004, Masaaki Noda's stainless ...
submitted by The Japan Times on 17.05.2012
Japan Times, Friday, May 4, 2012 Kyodo Photograph: Popular - Participants take in Matsue's ghost sights in Shimane Prefecture. MATSUE, Shimane Pref. — A set of steps haunted by the ghost of a geisha slaughtered by a samurai, a graveyard filled with the eerie cries of babies, and a huge stone turtle that roams around in the dead of night are just some of the attractions featured in the popular ghost tour of Matsue, Shimane Prefecture. The ...
submitted by Lafcadio Hearn Files on 17.04.2012
From left to right: Masuyama Shoko Koizumi Masaaki Noda Souichi Suzuki Hideo Shiozawa Katsuhiko Makita Hiroyuki Hougetsu
submitted by Hearn Society, Athens on 11.04.2012
where peripatetic writer Lafcadio Hearn lived during his childhood
submitted by Atlantic Monthly on 10.04.2012
In 2004 the New Orleans City Council voted 7-0 to designate the home a local landmark. Hearn was a Greek-born author who moved to New Orleans in 1877. His writings about the city’s culture and traditions helped make New Orleans a place of interest worldwide. Happy Ending for Hearn Home SubHead A century after his death, author Lafcadio Hearn, who many say put New Orleans on the map, is recognized for his contributions Byline By Bruce Eggler
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