submitted by Stephen Trifyllis on 21.01.2016
summer dining at choras finest and longest serving restaurants. zorbas is a must for a lovely summer dinner with friends ..especially the roof top area ...
submitted by Lafcadio Hearn Files on 16.11.2015
A book published in Greek for the first time in history, by the Kytherian World Heritage Fund The work of Lafcadio Hearn to become better known in Greece through a KWHF initiative Thursday, 11 November 2015 Japanese Ambassador in Greece, Masuo Nishibayashi, organised a ‘donation ceremony’ at the Embassy of Japan, in Athens, at 19.20 on the 11th November 2015. It was conducted to commemorate the donation by Mitsubishi Corporation Greece, ...
submitted by Stephen Trifyllis on 06.10.2015
souvenirs left and right , a lovely evening out in the summer is to walk around the little quaint streets of chora , the architecture and feel of the southern end of the island is so different to the north, sometimes you feel you are on another island how both ends of the island differ...
submitted by Stephen Trifyllis on 21.09.2015
beautiful spot for an ice cream after dinner at chora in the platia
chora restaurant , virtually sitting on the road that goes through the heart of chora ....
submitted by Lafcadio Hearn Files on 10.10.2012
The Watkinson Library is located at Trinity College in Hartford, Connecticut, United States of America. http://commons.trincoll.edu/watkinson/2012/04/05/just-acquired-lafcadio-hearn-iana/ On April 5th, 2012, the Watkinson Library acquired a group of books by and about Lafcadio Hearn, which will join an already impressive collection both in the Watkinson and the main library stacks. Lafcadio Hearn was a mongrel child of the world,—a global villager,—a ...
submitted by Angelos Grammenos on 11.06.2011
Download a .pdf of the "report" re: Eptanesian award to Professor Nikos Petrochilos, here: Nikos_Petrochilos_brief_profile.pdf The Union of Ionian (Seven) Islands, on 29th May 2011, at 6:00 pm, in the Old Parliament House, Syntagma Square, Athens, conferred awards on 2 persons from each of 6 of the Ionian Islands, and 3 persons from Kythera. Greek Post will follow up this award, by ...
submitted by Kytherian Cultural Exchange on 01.11.2008
Toki visited the Archives Office at the Kastro, and was very excited to find the signature of his grandmother in the records. He, and Mrs. Caroline Aslani, the director of the Local Kythera Archive, hold the book together, which is open at the relevant page.
submitted by Kytherian Cultural Exchange on 26.10.2008
Toki Koizumi lovingly prepares the gravesite of his grandmother, Rosa Antonia Kassimati. He will lay some gifts he has bought from Asia on the gravestone. Much older photograph of Rosa Kassimati's gravesite
submitted by George Vardas on 08.09.2008
They serve a great cappuccino at the cafe of lanterns in Hora together with beautiful homemade Kytherian sweets
submitted by Panayotis Vardas on 05.09.2008
on the back patio of a trendy new Coffee Bar, called Fosfanari, recently opened, on the right hand side as you walk down from the main platteia in Hora. Snacks, coffee, beer, wine & spirits, in a delightful setting with views across the valley in Hora. Proprietor: Panayoti Vardas, Livathi.
Trendy new Coffee Bar, recently opened, on the right hand side as you walk down from the main platteia in Hora. Snacks, coffee, beer, wine & spirits, in a delightful setting with views across the valley in Hora. Proprietor: Panayoti Vardas, Livathi, working hard. Maria is also working hard beside him.
submitted by Lita Tzortzopoulou-Gregory on 23.10.2006
The ceremony took place at the Δημαρχείο in Chora on 29 August 2006 at 11:00am. Tim was proclaimed “honourary citizen of Kythera” (Επίτιμος Δημότης Κυθήρων) for his contribution to the archaeology of Kythera and the promotion of the local history of Kythera. Pictured: Professor Tim Gregory holding proudly his Medal of the Municipality of Kythera. His Certificate of Honorary Citizenship of Kythera, lies on the desk in ...
The ceremony took place at the Δημαρχείο in Chora on 29 August 2006 at 11:00am. Tim was proclaimed “honourary citizen of Kythera” (Επίτιμος Δημότης Κυθήρων) for his contribution to the archaeology of Kythera and the promotion of the local history of Kythera. Pictured: Professor Tim Gregory holding proudly his Certificate of Honorary Citizenship of Kythera. Also present was Mayor Artemis Kalligeros, Professor George Leontsinis, ...
The ceremony took place at the Δημαρχείο in Chora on 29 August 2006 at 11:00am. Tim was proclaimed “honourary citizen of Kythera” (Επίτιμος Δημότης Κυθήρων) for his contribution to the archaeology of Kythera and the promotion of the local history of Kythera. Pictured, Right to Left: Mayor Artemis Kalligeros, presents Professor Tim Gregory with his award. Tim is holding the Certificate of Honorary Citizenship of Kythera, and the Medal ...
The ceremony took place at the Δημαρχείο in Chora on 29 August 2006 at 11:00am. Tim was proclaimed “honourary citizen of Kythera” (Επίτιμος Δημότης Κυθήρων) for his contribution to the archaeology of Kythera and the promotion of the local history of Kythera. Pictured, Right to Left: Mayor Artemis Kalligeros, Professor Tim Gregory, and Lita Tzortzopoulou-Gregory. Tim is holding both his Certificate of Honorary Citizenship of Kythera, ...
The ceremony took place at the Δημαρχείο in Chora on 29 August 2006 at 11:00am. Tim was proclaimed “honourary citizen of Kythera” (Επίτιμος Δημότης Κυθήρων) for his contribution to the archaeology of Kythera and the promotion of the local history of Kythera. Professor George Leontsini, Deputy-Mayor reads out the details of the award. To his right, Mayor Artemis Kalligeros, Professor Tim Gregory, and Lita Tzortzopoulou-Gregory.
submitted by Kristina Williamson on 15.03.2006
This image is part of a photographic documentary series entitled “One Year on Kythera”. “One Year on Kythera” was created by photographer Kristina Williamson, who spent one calender year living on Kythera, documenting the lives of Kytherians today; what aspects of traditional life remain in practice and in what ways the island is changing. To view more of her work or to purchase photographic prints please visit her website at:www.kristinawilliamson.com
submitted by Kristina Williamson on 14.03.2006
Although unknown to many, Kythera has its very own aikido (Japanese martial art) dojo. Classes are held several days a week at the elementary school in Hora under the instruction of sensei Kiros Tzannes (2nd dan).
submitted by Woman's Day on 25.12.2005
One of 22 photographs in a supplement on Kythera, in the Woman's Day. August 2, 1976. pp. 20-25. From this tiny Greek island came 100,000 'new' Aussies. People of Kythera longed for opportunity so they came to Australia, bringing ways and traditions that were new and interesting to us. They worked hard and grew to love their new country but home-sickness sends some back to visit; some to stay. Here's a look at the island today. By ...
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