Antiquity’s most famed orator, Demosthenes was born in Athens in 384 B.C. and opposed Philip of Macedon’s expansionism in southern Greece. Demosthenes sought with his Philippic orations to persuade the Athenians to fight to preserve their independence, but this policy failed and Athens fell to Philip in the 338 B.C. Battle of Chaeronea.
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Antiquity’s most famed orator, Demosthenes was born in Athens in 384 B.C. and opposed Philip of Macedon’s expansionism in southern Greece. Demosthenes sought with his Philippic orations to persuade the Athenians to fight to preserve their independence, but this policy failed and Athens fell to Philip in the 338 B.C. Battle of Chaeronea.
08/10/2018
George Seferis, a Nobel laureate poet and one of the most distinguished figures in modern Greek literature, has strong links to Poros. His work Kichli (The Thrush, 1947) was inspired by a small shipwreck at Daskalio islet which he witnessed during his stay at Villa Galini.
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The "Neighborhood of Christmas" awaits young and old residents and visitors every year at the Town Hall Square, with concerts, games and treats from nearby shops.
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Professors and students from all over the world participate in piano recitals in late August, including the great full-moon recital in the archaeological site of the ancient temple of Poseidon.
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Saronic Chamber Music Festival – Syngros open air theatre (beginning of August)
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Cultural events during the last weekend of August at the port, celebrating the anniversary of the determination of the first Greek borders, in Poros in 1828. The events aim at establishing Poros as a main destination in August and the highlighting of the importance of the contribution of Poros to modern Greek State History.
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Cultural events at the end of July. Revival of old local customs, exhibition with local products, concerts (co-organizing with the Women's Cultural Association "Poriotissa").
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Born 1885 on Poros, Alexandros Koryzis came from a background of privilege. Both his grandfather and his father were politicians; his father was elected to Parliament three times and served as Poros mayor from 1895 to 1899.
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A series of cultural events during July (concerts, photography and painting exhibitions, theater, dance, cinema).