The connection between the significance of ornaments in Byzantine churches and Geraki weavings is truly captivating. Just as ornaments hold immense value in Byzantine churches, contributing to a sacred atmosphere…
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The village of Geraki continues to surprise us with its rich artistic heritage! Residents have attributed two painted ceilings in two houses in the village of Geraki to the renowned…
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During interviews with women in the village of Geraki, we learned that kilim weaving is a tradition that is usually handed down through the matrilineal line. Kilims hold a significant…
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Crafts passed down through generations in rural villages are a living testament to Greece’s rich cultural heritage. In our quest to safeguard these traditions, we are exploring the enchanting Laconian…
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Dr. Simos Zenios (Center Associate Director and Stavros Niarchos Foundation & Ioannis P. and Eirini Caloyeras Lecturer in Modern Greek Language and Culture) will be offering a lectureon the poetry…
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During the summer, a community engagement project involving students from UCLA, Simon Fraser University, and the University of British Columbia will take place in the village of Geraki, Greece. The…
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In June 2022, with support from the Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF), the UCLA SNF Center for the Study of Hellenic Culture and the SNF Centre for Hellenic Studies at Simon…
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The UCLA Stavros Niarchos Foundation Center for the Study of Hellenic Culture announces the opening of “Post-Truth,” an exhibition by contemporary Greek artist Mania Efstathiou. Born in Athens, Efstathiou studied…
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In June 2022 the Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF) awarded more than $1.2 million to the UCLA SNF Center for the Study of Hellenic Culture and the SNF Centre for Hellenic…
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The UCLA Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF) Center for the Study of Hellenic Culture announces the establishment of the Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF) & Ioannis P. and Eirini CaloyerasLectureship in Modern…
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