2000 ARCHIVE

JULY - AUGUST 2000

• 21-8-2000: Korthi Nautical Club: On Saturday, August 19th, the certificates for the children who attended the wind-surf and swimming lessons for 2000, were given. Next day (Sunday) the scheduled general assembly took place. More information at the news page of Korthi Nautical Club.
  

• 20-8-2000: Dimosthenis Zagoreos' memorial service. On Sunday, August 20th, a memorial service was conducted at Ag. Nikolaos church in Ormos, in memory of the great benefactor Dimosthenis Zagoreos. It was attended by Eleni Zagoreou, the Mayor, the Municipal Council, the District Councils and lots of people.
  

• 14-8-2000: Speech and script aspects for Andros island: This three-day event was concluded, satisfying the attendants.
  In the first evening, dedicated to the modern publication activities in Korthi area, the speakers were Panagiotis Spyropoulos, who made a general presentation of the Municipality publications, Mr. Mantadelis on Korthi Nautical Club publication "Andros through past cartographers and travelers (1500-1900)", Dinos Astras on his book "Traveler in saltiness", and Alekos Zagoreos who, speaking on the latest publication "Memories", made a fascinating and nostalgic retrospective in old Korthi and its people. Vice-mayor of Korthi Giannis Rigas closed the first day, outlining the future publication goals of the Municipality.
  The second evening was dedicated to andriot poet Anastasis Levidis, distinguished member of Andriots Poets Society. Irini Papida and journalist-essayist Giannis Kyriakakos outlined the portrait of the poet, while Natassa Frantzeskaki accompanied the poet in reciting his poems.
  The third and last evening was dedicated to writer Maria E. Skiadaresi and her novel "Atropos or Life and Death of Venetia Daponte". After the introduction by philologist Katerina Dagla, Mr. Kanakis and the writer read selected parts of the novel, which deals with the "last years of the long and turbulent life of a family in Andros". Finally, the writer answered to questions and talked with the audience.
  ** Pictures **
  

• 9-8-2000: A delegation from the Municipality of Korthi, headed by Mayor I. Glynos, visited the refugees from Pakistan, who are kept at Gavrio primary school, in order to check their condition and their needs. The delegation verified that the refugees are kept in good conditions and distributed primary necessities, gathered by the people of Korthi.
  

• 8-8-2000: Speech and script aspects for Andros island: Between 11th and 13th of August a different approach to Andros island will take place. By the sea-port at Agia Katerina in Ormos, people and activities having the island as the connecting and substantial element will be presented. On Friday, presentation of the modern publication activities in Korthi area, on Saturday, Irini Papida and Aggeliki Kostavara speak about poet Anastasis Levidis and the activities of the Andriots Poets Society and finally on Sunday, philologist Katerina Dagla speaks about writer Maria E. Skiadaresi. The three-day event will open Mayor of Korthi, Ioannis Glynos. At eight o'clock in the evening.
  ** Detailed program **
  

• 6-8-2000: The opening of the photography exhibition "Memories - Korthi through pictures of the last 100 years" took place in Ormos with the presence of many people. Fine old pictures, gathered with the kind offer of local people are presented at Ormos Cultural Center. Also available is the album "Memories", containing a wealth of old pictures  accompanied by the original text of the founder of Korthi Folklore Museum, Dimitris Psaros, which describes the everyday life in the early 20th century Korthi area. It is noted that all pictures are reprinted and available for sale.
  The exhibition is open daily 10-2 in the morning and 7-11 in the evening, till 3 September and afterwards it will be presented in New York and Athens.
  ** Pictures from the opening **
  
  

• 4-8-2000: The MISTRAL Youth World Championships 2000 came to the end with a spectacular ending ceremony. The participating athletes, 162 from all-over the world (a new record according to IMCO), together with coaches, friends, relatives and of course spectators and journalists, created a festive atmosphere in Korthi. Korthi Nautical Club and the Municipality of Korthi made every effort for the athletes and guests to feel at home, and according to the general opinion it has been a success. You may see more information and pictures from this major event in Korthi Nautical Club web-page.
  

• 24-7-2000: With great success ended the three-day film festival with Pantelis Voulgaris movies. Hundreds of fans crowded the cinema in Ormos and applauded the famous director.
  ** Pictures **
  

• 18-7-2000: Dipotamata: The big development project for the Municipality area is progressing. On July 18th, at Ormos Cultural Center, the presentation of the Special Environmental Study and the Preliminary Architectural Study for creating the Ecological Museum in Dipotamata, took place. The experts informed the attendants of the progress of the project and its importance and presented a master plan of what will be done in Dipotamata area. Among the attendants were Giannis Glynos (Mayor of Korthi), Christos Chrisomallis, (architect, Ministry of Environment and Public Works), Dimitris Polemis (President of Kairios Library in Andros), Kostas Karberis (Civil Engineer in VIPETVA S.A., responsible for the studies), Stefanos Nomikos (Architect, collaborator with VIPETVA S.A.), Thomas Arapis (Biologist, collaborator with VIPETVA S.A.), Evi Vrettou (Environmentalist, collaborator with VIPETVA S.A.), Christina Verouki (architect, Ministry of Culture), Maria Giannaki (President of Syneti Cultural Club), Giannoulis Fakis (Responsible of Syneti Cultural Museum), Giorgos Kalivrousis (Korthi Municipal Counselor), Giorgos Dampasis (film director, with many films on Dipotamata on his credit), as well as many other people.
  

• 17-7-2000: Summer 2000: The Municipality of Korthi, from July 21st till 23rd, organizes a three-day film festival with Pantelis Voulgaris movies. The famous director has exhibited a remarkable route which, expanding out of the greek borders, is already part of the international film history. During the three-day film festival the following films will be shown: "ALL IS ROAD" (1998), "STONE YEARS" (1985), and "ACROPOL" (1995). Also the film by director Periklis Hoursoglou "MAN IN GRAY" (1997) will be shown. The Mayor of Korthi Ioannis Glynos will open the film festival, which will be attended by actors, film critics and many guests.
  An event you shouldn't miss!
  

• 17-7-2000: Photography: Korthi area is the main theme of the photography exhibition "Korthi through pictures of the last 100 years". It is a retrospective with old pictures, gathered and processed with hard work. The exhibition will take place in Ormos from 5 August till 3 September, and it is planned to continue to Athens and New York.
  

• 17-7-2000: Nikoletta Antonopoulou: The well known painter exhibits her work in Ormos. Nikoletta Antonopoulou, who participated in last year's Intrnational Symposium "BRIDGES", will present paintings having as the main theme the sea.
  The exhibition will last from 22 July till 6 August.
  ** Pictures from the exhibition **

• 17-7-2000: Mina Maneta: The exhibition of hand-made ceramics made by Mina Maneta again in Ormos. With themes coming from our traditional folklore, the exhibits are fine examples of local artistic expression.
  Daily 10:00-13:00 and 19:00-22:00, till August 15th, 2000.
  ** Pictures from the opening (25-7-2000) **
  

• 17-7-2000: Literature: The Municipality of Korthi organizes, from 11-13 August, something special: a three-day tribute to literature. This event will take place in Ormos, at Ag. Ekaterini theater. Among the speakers will be the distinguished writer Maria Skiadaresi and, from Andros Poets Society, Anastasis Levidis. More information will be available in a few days.
  

• 17-7-2000: MISTRAL Youth World Championships: Everything is ready for the opening ceremony of the World Wind-Surf Championships. It will be held in the Korthi bay area from July 28th till August 4th, with the participation of the best athletes from all-over the world. It is organized by Korthi Nautical Club and the Hellenic Yachting Federation. In the next few days more information will be made public, which you can see here or in Korthi Nautical Club web-page.