Orpheus 2007Kalamata, Greece |
Lyra Newsletter -
"before" the trip
Lyra Newsletter -
"after"
the trip
Press Releases of local newspapers -
pdf file in Greek (3.7 MB)
Chicago Greek Star article
Greek Circle Magazine article Omogeneia Newspaper Article
Vasilopita Video 2008 (QuickTime 12 MB) Read the reflections from the trip
Day 1 Pictures | Day 2 Pictures | Day 3 Pictures | Day 4 Pictures | Day 5 Pictures | Day 6 Pictures | Day 7 Pictures |
Kalamata Arrival |
Tour of the Fortress at Methoni Swimming at Finikounda Beach |
Lykeion ton Ellinidon Kalamatas Workshops (#1) Performance in Finikounda |
Orpheus is Received by Kalamata Mayor's Office Tour of Ancient Messini Performance at Mavromati Village |
Tour of Diros Caves Swimming at Stoupa Beach Lykeion ton Ellinidon Dinner |
Lykeion ton Ellinidon Kalamatas Workshops #2 Performance at Kastro Amphitheater - Kalamata |
Tour of Ancient Olympia Farewell to Kalamata Dinner |
The Orpheus Hellenic Folklore Society recently made its
third trip to Greece since its inception in 1989. This summer, approximately
two hundred Orpheus members and their families visited the Peloponnese,
specifically the city of Kalamata. Highlights included three successful
dance and choral performances, meetings and workshops with local officials
and dance groups, as well as several excursions around the Kalamata
vicinity. Accompanying the Orpheus dance troupe were members of the Chicago Hellenic Choir, directed by Eftihia Papageorgiou. For over two years, Orpheus has been working with Ms. Papageorgiou, practicing and presenting a variety of traditional and modern Greek songs, adding another dimension to the dance troupe. Selections included “Gerakina” , “Thalassaki Mou” and “Tora Pou Pas Stin Ksenitia” performed to live music, courtesy of Ms. Papageorgiou and the Orpheus music ensemble. The troupe’s first performance was in the town of Finikounda. On their way to the beach side venue, the performers marched through the streets singing a traditional Greek song, “Eis Ton Afro Tis Thalassas” as onlookers applauded, cheered and sang along. Mr. Michelis, Mayor of Methoni and Deputy Mayor, Mr. Kourvelas were present for the performance. The crowd enjoyed the lively, animated performance while Mayor Michelis congratulated the troupe on their efforts in preserving Greek culture and traditions abroad.
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Finikounda performance
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06 Jan 2013 10:47 AM