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Grandson of Lafcadio Hearn, Bon Koizumi, speaking at the launch of the film by....

At the screning of Panayiotis Rappas "The Fountain of Youth" - the story of Lacadio Hearn's life.

Japanese culture in Gerovassiliou Wine Museum


To a great success turned the events dedicated to Japanese culture, organized at Gerovassiliou Wine Museum.

Saturday, 5 November, the great grand-child of Japan's national poet of Greek origin, Lafcadio Hearn, presented to the public, the life of Hearn in different parts of the world, his open mind and his Greek spirit. Bon Koizumi's lecture ended with a screening of the new animated short film of Panayiotis Rappas "The Fountain of Youth". The movie is based on Lafcadio Hearn's homonymous story. In parallel, an exhibition of Lefkadio Hearn's books was hosted by the collector Takis Eustathiou.

Sunday, 6 November, 2011, was dedicated to Japanese cuisine. The team of the well-known Japanese chef Matsuhisa created a unique dinner of high gastronomy for only 60 guests. Gerovassilou wines accompanied the dishes harmoniously, while the Museum settings hosted ideally this special evening.

Gerovassilou wines Musem, a superb setting

We can only hope that the remainder of the will continue with equally interesting events.

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