We are thrilled that Geraki is once again a part of this year's European Cultural Heritage Days, offering an opportunity to showcase the village's rich cultural heritage to the local community, especially the younger generation.
The European Cultural Heritage Days are celebrated across Europe during the final weekend of September. Their primary goal is to raise awareness about preserving and promoting national and shared European cultural heritage. This year's theme, "Cultural Heritage and Tradition: Echoes from Yesterday in Today," will be celebrated through various events at archaeological sites and museums, all of which will offer free admission during the festivities.
The Ephorate of Antiquities of Laconia is actively participating in this year's European Cultural Heritage Days and has organized events for both students and the general public. These events will take place at the Archaeological Museum of Neapolis Voion and the archaeological site of Geraki Castle.
Here are the details of the events:
September 20th at the Archaeological Museum of Neapolis Voion (10:00 - 13:00):
An exhibition titled "Ships and Seafaring on the Coasts of Malea and Epidaurus Limera from Prehistoric Times to the 20th Century" will be hosted. Additionally, guided tours of the museum's permanent exhibition will be available for primary school students (4th, 5th, and 6th grade). These tours will focus on topics such as maritime trade, population movements through maritime routes, and fishing.
September 23rd at the Archaeological Site of Geraki Castle (starting at 17:00):
An event called "Play the Loom, Thunder..." will be held. In collaboration with the Directorate of Modern Cultural Heritage and with the support of the Cultural Association of Geraki and the Philanthropic Society of Ladies and Misses of Geraki, an awareness and familiarization event will be organized for the local community and educators of Laconia. This event will highlight Geraki's art of weaving, a significant part of the town's culture since Byzantine times and officially recognized as part of Greece's Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2019. Visitors will gain insight into the art of weaving on upright looms and other elements that constitute Geraki's rich intangible cultural heritage through informational tours, presentations on the educational work of the Directorate and UNESCO related to integrating intangible cultural heritage into education, as well as musical and dance performances.
The European Cultural Heritage Days offer a splendid opportunity for Laconia to celebrate its cultural heritage and traditions. The Ephorate of Antiquities of Laconia's participation in these events, with a focus on maritime history and the art of weaving, promises to be both informative and engaging. It's a wonderful chance to explore the echoes of the past in the vibrant present of Laconia.
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