The North Aegean Region organizes this summer for the third consecutive year under the auspices of the British Embassy the Chios Festival (28/8 to 6/9) which has established with the vision to become a Global Culture Hub for personalities of Art, Letters and Science with an international reach by combining in a unique way the “Culture of Tomorrow with the Aura of Yesterday” and highlighting at the same time the special character, traditions and contemporary dynamic, history and the beauty of Chios Island.
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to the family of Nikolaos Vafias
and the family of Byron Tomazos
WEDNESDAY 28/8/2024 | | 19:30 | HAMIDIE MOSQUE
- Opening ceremony of the exhibition of the sculptor and painter Mrs. Kalliopi Lemou
Co- organization with the Hellenic Center in London and the Ephorate of Antiquities of Chios
THUERSDAY 29/8/2024 | 18:30 | ARGENTIKO MANSION, KAMBOS
- Speech by Byron Tomazos, Mechanical Engineer and author
- Guided tour of the mansion
- Culinary event by chef Andreas Lagos based on local mandarin
- Musical event by the band “Operatical”
Presented by Christos Nezos, journalist.
FRIDAY 30/8/2024 | 19:30 | CASTELI
Honorary Event for Mr. Nikos Vafias and his contribution to culture- Speeches
- Greeting by His Excellency the British Ambassador, Mr. Matthew Lodge
- Greeting by Stamatis Krimizis, President of the Academy of Athens
- Speech by Michalis Moschos, Philologist – Historian
- Speech by Alexandros Zimis, businessman
- Speech by Georgios- Stilianos Prevelakis, Associate Professor of Geopolitics, Sorbonne University
- Speech by Georgios Babiniotis, Professor
- Musical epilogue with harp and piano
The event is presented by Andriana Paraskevopoulou, news director, ERT
SATURDAY 31/8/2024 | 10:00 | KAMBOS
Morning tour in Kambos with alternative activities led by Christos Nezos. Local gastronomy with Chef Andreas Lagos. Starting point “Archontiko Riziko.”
SATURDAY 31/8/2024 | 19:30 | CASTELI KAMBOS
Award of Honor from the North Aegean Region to the Professor of Archeology and Director of the Acropolis Museum Mr. Nikos Stampolidis for his 40 years of scientific work
- Remarks by H.E. the Ambassador of Japan, Mr. Ito Coichi
- Speech by Nikos Sifounakis, former Minister of Culture. Presentation about the achievements of Professor Nikos Stampolidis
- Speech on “The Acropolis Museum and the integration of the Parthenon sculptures” by Nikos Stampolidis, Professor of Archeology and Director of the Acropolis Museum
- Theatrical play by Mimi Denisi, actress and Ambassador of North Aegean Region
- Musical epilogue by Alexandros Sarakakis on piano
The event is presented by Antonis Sroiter
SUNDAY 1/9/2024 | 20:30 | Nikolaou Plastira Square – Central Square Chios (Vounakiou Square)
- Giorgos Hatzinasios in concert
MONDAY 2/9/2024 | 19:30 | CASTELI
- Speech by Karyofillia Karabeti
- Speech by Eva Nathena
- Movie screening: Fonissa ( Murderess)
- Musical closure
The event is presented by Mary Avgerinopoulou, journalist
TUESDAY 3/9/2024 | 19:30 | CASTELLI
- Speech by Bettany Hughes, BBC Historian and Producer
- Speech by Tim Whitmarsh, Regius Professor of Greek, Cambridge University
- Opera evening with the internationally renowned Soprano Christina Poulitsi
The event is presented by Katerina Gkagkaki
WEDNESDAY 4/9/2024 | 19:30 | LOVOKOMEIO
- Speech by Michalis Moschos, Philologist – Historian
- Speech by Dr. Andreas Michailidis, former M.P.
- Speech by Yannis Makridakis, author
- A dialogue between Victoria Hislop, author and Thodoris Papakostas, Archaeologist
The event is coordinated by Katerina Gkagkaki
FRIDAY 6/9/2024 | 17:30 | CONVENTION CENTRE, PEARL ISLAND CHIOS HOTEL
“Climate Change Day” with the honorable participation of His All Holiness the Ecumenical Patriarch, Mr. Bartholomew I and H.E. the former President of the Hellenic Republic, Prof. Prokopis Pavlopoulos.
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Welcome addresses | 17:30
- Welcome note by Costas Moutzouris, Governor of North Aegean Region
- Welcome note by H.E. the Ambassador of Bulgaria, Mr. V.Poriazov
- Welcome speech by Sir Efthimios E. Mitropoulos KCMG, Secretary-General Emeritus of the IMO and President of the “Maria Tsakos Foundation”
Opening Session | 18:00
- Speech by John Spanolios, President of “Oloi mazi mporoume”
- Speech by George Kremlis, Honorary Director of the European Commission, Member of the Board of the European Public Law Organization, Director of its Circular Economy and Climate Institute
- Speech by Tonia Moropoulou, Professor Emeritus at National Technical University of Athens, Vice President at Technical Chamber of Greece
- Speech by Ioannis Faraklas, journalist, co-founder of www.allaboutshipping.co.uk, specialist in the maritime sector, Board Member of Chios Marine Club
- Speech by Tabi Joda, the Ambassador of the Great Green Wall
- Speech by Alexandra Rickham, Director of Sustainability at the World Sailing
Closing Session | 19:00
- Introduction speech by Stamatis Krimizis, President of the Academy of Athens
- Speech by His All Holiness the Ecumenical Patriarch, Bartholomew I
- Speech by H.E. the former President of the Hellenic Republic, Prof. Prokopis Pavlopoulos
- Speech by Christos Zerefos, Secretary General of the Academy of Athens
The event is coordinated by Korina Georgiou, journalist
THE CHIOS FESTIVAL
2022 – 2023 HIGHLIGHTS
