Yakinthia2023

 From July 27 to 30, an intriguing exhibition titled "The Gifts of Psiloritis" takes place in the enchanting location of Agios Yakinthos. Within this event, Psiloritis, known for its abundant pure products, showcases the remarkable specialties of the locals' passion, turning these resources into extraordinary products of both flavor and art.

Friday, July 28th

On Friday, July 28th, an enchanting musical event awaits featuring four talented performing groups and a captivating dance group.

Eleni and Susanna Vougioukli, a harmonious duo, share one heart and soul within their two bodies. Their vast knowledge of various musical traditions allows them to weave melodies that captivate audiences. Their repertoire encompasses songs from diverse cultures, including rebetika and traditional Greek music in all dialects, Greek-speaking songs from Southern Italy, Balkan tunes, Portuguese fado, Neapolitan, Spanish, Anatolian, Gypsy, American blues, Sephardic, and their own compositions.

Stella Siragaki, a proud and elegant young woman, brings her passion for Cretan music to the stage. Raised surrounded by the sounds of the lyre and lute, she has honed her skills in Byzantine music and collaborated with renowned artists in the field.

Maria Koti, a wonderful performer, showcases traditional songs from her homeland, Crete. Her repertoire ranges from traditional tunes to the soulful melodies of rebetiko, a genre she holds dear. She also masterfully delivers songs from the Mediterranean region to rock music.

Loudovikos Anogeion's songs are infused with a special love for nature, which dominates his performances and touches the hearts of the audience.

Adding to the rich lineup is the dance group "Akrites," led by Fenia Heretis and Pavlos Polioudakis. They offer a fresh perspective on dance, teaching the new generations the pure steps necessary to carry the tradition forward with grace and authenticity.

Saturday, July 29

Himerini kolymvites

The music group of Himerini Kolymvites embarks on a journey to warm our souls with their graceful humor and profound contemplation. Renowned for their highly captivating live performances and dedicated fan base, the Himerini kolymvites have long been known to tailor their shows to the audience's preferences and moods, all while being inevitably influenced by the prevailing political and cultural climate.

The ensemble consists of talented artists:

Argyris Bakirtzis: vocals
Kostas Vombolos: accordion
Tota Evlavi: vocals
Dionysios Roussos: guitar, vocals
Babis Papadopoulos: guitar
Haris Papadopoulos: bouzouki
Thodoris Rellos: saxophone

Sunday, 30 July, 21:00

Evanthia Rebutsika

Immerse yourself in the exotic melodies of the East as the extraordinary Evanthia Rebutsika takes the stage. With her fiery red pepper violin and crimson hair, she moves like a dervish, surrendering to the enchanting tunes her inspired mind conjures.

Accompanying her are a group of gifted musicians:

Andreas Simvoulopoulos
Panos Dimitrakopoulos
Nikos Vekyris
Rosa Roussou