2010 Grecian Festival Program Book

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WELCOME TO OUR 2010 GRECIAN FESTIVAL A Welcome from Reverend Dean N. Paleologos Every two years, for the last 34 years, the Saint Spyridon Greek Orthodox Community opens its doors and welcomes everyone to our grounds, to enjoy a bit of Hellenism with our family as we celebrate the Grecian Festival. We call this “philoxenia,” which literally means ‘friendship to all people’. For three days we open our hearts and welcome you to be part of our Greek experience. The Grecian Festival has been a highlight of Worcester and Central Massachusetts since 1976. It has grown to become the finest and the largest festival of New England, with attendance exceeding 20,000 people. We recognize and commemorate our forefathers, those Greek immigrants who came to the United States and Worcester to create a new life, and in doing so, made lasting contributions to the religious, economic, cultural and political development of Worcester. It’s also a time to join in the festivities of our Hellenic Heritage. I would like to send my heartfelt appreciation to all those who have helped make the 2010 Grecian Festival possible. This includes our city and state officials, our neighbors, our wonderful sponsors, the media, and those who have offered “in kind” donations. These supportive commitments reflect a partnership with the Saint Spyridon Greek Orthodox Community as generous stewards of the Grecian Festival. Profound gratitude is in order to the chairman Konstantinos “Gus” Giannakis, all the committee chairpeople, our numerous volunteers, our vendors, our participants, amongst others. A great welcome to all our guests who provide energy and enthusiasm that will make this festival truly special. I invite you all to experience our Hellenic Culture, Heritage and Faith. Most importantly to be embraced by God’s Love “Agape” and our love to all people - “philoxenia”. Very Truly Yours in Christ, Rev. Dean N. Paleologos 3

KALI DIASKEDASI We are truly grateful towonderful featuresfor themake our Festival unique… through some of the have you join us that 2010 Grecian Festival. Experience a bit of Greece as we take you …In our Main Food Line choose from 15 homemade Greek specialty foods and pastries including Lamb & Chicken Shish-Kebab, Moussaka, Pastichio, Spinach or Cheese Pita, Stuffed Grape Leaves, Baklava, and many more. …For a quick sandwich try the Fast Food Line and order a Gyro, Loukaniko (Greek Sausage), or Pork Souvlaki Wrap. …Relax in the outdoor Kafenio and enjoy a Greek Coffee, Iced Frappe, glass of Wine, Beer, or sip on an Ouzo. Sample one of the Meze, (Greek appetizers) or better yet order the Pikilia Assortment Plate. …Take a stroll through the Agora: An open air marketplace where merchants keep shops to sell their goods… Visit our very own Agora right here in the Auditorium. Purchase Traditional Greek Sweets to eat here or to take home with you from our Bakery Shop. Touch the Treasured Handmade Linens from years ago made with love which can be found in the Linen Shop. Authentic Handmade Greek Jewelry for children and adults can be found at the different jewelry shops throughout the Agora. View Hellenic books with many titles to choose from as well as traditional Greek childrens books in our two Book shops. A “Scents of Greece” can be found at the handmade soap shop specializing in olive oil soaps. Traditional Greek statues, plaques and wall art can be found at Makis Place, a festival favorite. Byzantine icons and many other religious items are displayed in our Religious Shop. Contemporary and eclectic clothing can be found at the boutique shops located throughout the Agora. Do not forget to purchase an authentic Choco Freta Chocolate bar and Amita Juice from our very own Periptero, a Kiosk filled with candies, chips and other treats. The Periptero will also be selling the featured films seen in our Cinema Room. Purchase a raffle ticket and take a chance to win a variety of great items at the Agora raffle. …Movie buffs can catch a film by local artists in our new Cinema Room...we even offer popcorn and soda pop! …Take a chance on the Raffle and drive home in a new BMW 128i coupe. …Join your children for games and treats at the Kids’ Fest. …Learn a few steps from our Dance Troupes...don’t be shy...grab onto someone’s hand dancing and weave through the crowds to our wonderful music. …And most importantly take a Cathedral Tour. It is an experience for the senses and the soul. If you have any questions please see one of our volunteers in the blue Staff t-shirts. KIDS’ FEST AGORA SHOPPING TONNA ART CINEMA GALLERY ROOM 2nd Floor 4

FESTIVAL MENU MAIN FOOD LINE Lamb Shish-Kebab with Rice & String Beans 9.75 Chicken Shish-Kebab with Rice & String Beans 8.50 Moussaka (eggplant, ground beef, bechamel) 5.50 Pastichio (baked macaroni, cheese, meatless) 4.50 Spanakopita (spinach pita) 2.75 Tiropita (cheese pita) 2.50 Keftedes (meatballs in sauce) (3) 3.25 String Beans 1.75 Greek Salad 2.25 Rice Pilaf 1.75 Dolmades (stuffed grape leaves, meatless) 2.75 SWEETS Loukoumades (honey puffs) (6) 3.00 (12) 5.00 Baklava (filo pastry with walnuts and honey) 1.50 Kataifi (shredded filo with walnuts) 1.50 Kourabiedes (butter cookies with powdered sugar) .50 Koulourakia (braided cookies) (12) 5.00 Melomakarona (honey cookies with nuts) (4) 3.25 (8) 6.00 Galaktobouriko (custard delight) 2.00 Strawberry Shortcake 3.00 Fruit Cup 3.50 FAST FOOD LINE Gyro 5.00 Pork Souvlaki 4.00 Loukaniko (Greek Sausage) 4.00 KAFENIO MENU APPETIZERS Tiropita/Spanakopita 3.25 Dolmades (3) 3.25 Tzatziki (cucumber-yogurt dip made with garlic) 3.00 Saganaki (fried Greek cheese) 5.00 Pikilia Platter (an assortment of appetizers) 15.00 DESSERTS Baklava 2.00 Kataifi 2.00 Milfai 2.50 Galaktobouriko 2.50 COFFEE & REFRESHMENTS Greek Coffee 2.00 Greek Frappe 3.00 American Coffee 1.50 Soft Drinks 2.00 Domestic and Greek Beer 4.00 Ouzo 4.00 Metaxa 4.00 Wine - glass 5.00 Wine - bottle 20.00 5

DEDICATION Whenﬁthe Grecian Festival inFestival,heFr.knew that Stephanidestwo blessedtomemory, went to the parishatomajority the rst “architect” of the 1976, George he needed of things be successful: buy-in from initiate of the parishioners and someone to lead that group of parishioners. For the inaugural Festival Fr. George selected Emmanuel and Elpida Milias, as they were respected by the parishioners and community, and because they had an understanding of local business and government. Through the 34-year history of the St. Spyridon Grecian Festival there have been 30 chairmen and co-chairs of the Festival. The job of the chairman is time-consuming and difﬁcult, and like all the Festival workers they are volunteers who must balance their jobs, families, and other church duties. All past Festival chairmen were also members of the parish council and other church committees. All possessed the traits that the position of Festival chairman requires: intelligence, leadership, ability to compromise, and patience. Sadly, in the last decade four of our Festival chairmen have passed away: Arthur Lagadinos, Paul Tsourides, Donald Theoharides, and George Spanakis. They were all men who loved their church, community, families and friends, and who took an immense pride in representing the Greek Orthodox community to Worcester and Central Massachusetts. It is with sincere gratitude that we honor the memory of these men and all past and future chairmen for their stewardship of time, talent, and treasure. We join their families in their sadness for the loss of these individuals, but we take solace in the knowledge that their legacy and memories will be eternal. GRECIAN FESTIVAL CHAIRMAN 1976-2010 1976 Manny Milias & Elpida Milias 1978 Paul Tsourides & Chris Dionis 1980 Manny Milias & Elpida Milias 1982 Manny Milias & Parish Council 1984 Arthur Lagadinos 1986 Nicholas Bazoukas & Chris Liazos 1988 Nicholas Bazoukas & George Spanakis 1990 Nicholas Bazoukas & Mary Angelopoulos 1992 Manny Milias 1994 Serena Shields 1996 Serena Shields 1998 Steve Maminakis & Nicholas Bazoukas 2000 Donald Theoharides, George Kalogeropoulos, & Stelios Karantzoulides 2002 Donald Theoharides 2004 Donald Theoharides 2006 Michael Dionis & Dino Charalambides 2008 Michael Dionis & George Maniatis 2010 Konstantinos “Gus” Giannakis & Kostas Bloumis Paul Tsourides George Spanakis Donald Theoharides 6

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VOLUNTEERS Honorary Chairs Rev. Father Dean Paleologos Rev. Father Gregory Christakos Festival Chairmen Konstantinos “Gus” Giannakis Charlie Bloumis Admissions: Demostenes Kaloudelis Alcoholic Beverages: Dimitrios Vasiliadis Announcer at Opening Ceremony: Nicholas Bazoukas Agora: Erin Moudios Art Gallery: Antoinette Zographos & The Hellenic Arts Society Bakery Shop: Eleni Giannakis & her Philoptochos Team Baking & Packing: Philoptochos & Dimitra Kimbouris Book Shop: Dr. Matthew Panagiotu & Margaret Dima Church Tours: Michael Constantinou Cinema Room: Georgia Menides Cultural Room: Katerina Singas D.J.’s: Chris Tsigas & DJ Niko Entertainment: Aris Felis Facilities: Chris Fourkas & Athanasios Bloumis Fast Food: Sideris Angelou Food Chair: George Panagiotopoulos Finance & Couriers: Chris Fourkas Food Line: Janice & Mike Dionis Finance Advisor: George Fotiades Fruit Cup: Aristea Notidis & Maria Tranaka Graphic Design: Sarah Kyriazis & Ekaterini Kakouros Grilling: Sam & Panagiotis Georgiadis Kafenio: Soula Engonidis, Ekaterini Giannakis & Zoe Paleologos Kitchen: Peter Gaba & Chris Lekas Licensing/Permits: Chris Fourkas & Konstantinos “Gus” Giannakis Linen Shop: Penelope Kakouros Loukoumades: Jody Athanasiou & Vicky Helali Poster & Cover Art: Joan Gage Program Book, Public Relations, & Publicity: Christina Andrianopoulos, Sarah Kyriazis & Ekaterini Kakouros Rafﬂe: Angie Douka & Aris Felis Religious Shop: Maria Skritakis Salads: Petros Athanasiou Soda: Dennis Dionis Web Design: Panagiota Gertsios 8

ORTHODOXY The Orthodox Christian Faith Orthodox Christians hold true to a tradition which has been handed down unchanged from the time of the Apostles. For over one thousand years from the Day of Pentecost, Orthodoxy was the only Christian tradition. Orthodoxy is practiced the same way today as it was in the Church of the catacombs, the Church of the Apostles, the Fathers, and martyrs. While some may find the services, traditions, or practices of Orthodoxy to be “old fashioned”, or “not in keeping with today’s society in America”, it is this very factor that gives Orthodoxy its inherent strength. Orthodoxy has always held true to those values and principles given to mankind by God, and through his Son our savior JESUS CHRIST, rather than mold and change its beliefs and principles to accommodate an ever changing society. While it may be practiced in many languages throughout the world, the principles, traditions, and liturgies are the same. In closely watching the Divine Liturgy, visitors can readily see the origins and elements of our worship service, such as the Nicene Creed, the Epistle, Gospel readings and the Lord’s Prayer. Orthodoxy is an inheritance: the Bible, the Creed, the decrees of the Ecumenical Councils, the service books, the worship, and the art have formed the “Tradition” of the Church. History of Saint Spyridon Greek Orthodox Cathedral In 1924 construction began on Orange Street in Worcester for the first Saint Spyridon Greek Orthodox Church. On May 3, 1925 the new church was consecrated. As the community grew, the need for a new church was realized. In November 1950, construction began on a new church, on our present site at the corner of Elm and Russell St. On Palm Sunday, April 13, 1952, the doors of the new St. Spyridon Church were officially opened. In 1985, Saint Spyridon Greek Orthodox Church was elevated to a Cathedral. Today our Cathedral has approximately 1,500 families whose Stewardship supports such ministries as The Orthodox Food Pantry, Holy Trinity Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Greek Language Program,Youth Activites, among others. In architecture, Saint Spyridon Cathedral is in the Byzantine style, with one or more domed roofs. The domes and their surmounting crosses remind us that Christ is the head of the Church and are symbolic of heaven above. The Church was designed in the shape of a crucifix, which reminds us that we are saved by the Cross of Christ. Saint Spyridon Our Cathedral is named after Saint Spyridon, who died in the 4th century. He was born in Cyprus and is honored in both the Eastern and Western Churches. He was compassionate and loving; a humble shepherd, Bishop of Trimythus, confessor of the faith during times of persecution, and an outstanding teacher of Orthodoxy at the First Ecumenical Council of Nicaea in 325. Saint Spyridon is noted for the miracles he performed during his life and is known for his great piety, honesty, and gentleness. When you walk into the Cathedral you will enter the Narthex and see a glass display case with the slippers of Saint Spyridon, given to us by the Bishop of Corfu. The body of Saint Spyridon has remained completely intact. The Holy Relics are found in the church in Kerkyra on the island of Corfu, Greece. Each year, on the day of his commemoration, December 12, the slippers are found completely worn out. The serving priests change the saint’s shoes every year, only to find them worn out again the next year. It is the belief of Orthodox Christians that Saint Spyridon continues walking today performing miracles. 9

MUSIC & DANCE Ancient Greek Music The music of ancient Greece was inseparable from poetry and dancing. It was entirely monodic, there being no harmony as the term is commonly understood. The earliest music is virtually unknown, but in the Homeric era a national musical culture existed that was looked upon by later generations as a “golden age.” The chief instrument was the phorminx, a lyre used to accompany poet-singers who composed melodies from nomoi, short traditional phrases that were repeated. Live Dance Performances Live Music Dance Groups Friday Saint Spyridon Dance Group "Orpheus" 7:00 - 9:00 pm Alexander the Great Dance Group 9:30 - 11:30 pm of Union Hrisohoraﬁton Saturday "Arion" Friday 7:00 - 9:00 pm 6:00 pm 9:30 - 11:30 pm 9:15 pm Saturday 2:00 pm 5:15 pm DJ Music 9:15 pm DJ Christos Sunday DJ Niko 2:00 pm 5:15 pm Antiquity / Origin of Dance Ancient Greeks believed that dancing was invented by the Gods and therefore they had associated it with their religious and worshipping ceremonies. They believed that the Gods offered this gift to some select mortals only, who in turn taught dancing to their fellow-men. Therefore, a Greek Festival is not complete without Greek Dancing...Enjoy our Greek Dance performances by all dancers as young as 4 years to adults...maybe you’ll learn a few steps..and DON’T BE SHY..grab someone’s hand in the dance line snaking through the crowds...we’ll make you feel like Zorba the Greek! 10

CULTURE The Grecian Festival celebrates our Greek faith and heritage in so many ways. Greek heritage encompasses many aspects of Hellenism including our art and culture, which Mechanics Hall many believe is our heart and soul. At this festival we Proudly Celebrates hope we can enhance your festival experience by offering with many aspects of art and culture for your enjoyment. We Worcester’s also thank our art and culture sponsors for their show of Greek Community! support in the Grecian Festival. This includes, The Worcester � Art Museum, The Museum of Russian Icons, The Hanover Worcester’s Theatre, Mechanics Hall, The Ecotarium, and Worcester premier concert hall Love. Through their generous donations we will be offering and meeting place exciting items for raffle from each one of these venues at our is uniquely suited to any occasion. “Agora” raffle. ■ Call to inquire about your next event. MECHANICS H ALL 321 Main Street Worcester, Massachusetts 01608 Tel: 508-752-5608 BU I L T 1 8 5 7 Fax: 508-754-8442 NATIONAL REGISTER OF info @ mechanicshall.org HISTORIC PLACES www.mechanicshall.org Cathedral Tours Friday 5:30, 6:00, 7:00, 7:30 pm Saturday 12:30, 1:00, 1:30, 2:00, 2:30, 3:00, 3:30, 4:00, 4:30, 5:00, 6:00, 6:30, 7:00, 7:30 pm Sunday 1:00, 1:30, 2:00, 2:30, 3:00, 3:30, 4:00, 4:30, 5:00, 5:30 pm Cathedral Tours One of the highlights of our festival is the guided tours of our beautiful Cathedral. This is especially poignant for those who have never been inside our Cathedral...During the tour you will leave the excitement and bustle of the festival behind as you step into the inner spiritual sanctum. Allow the flicker of the candles to ignite your soul as the sparkle of the chandeliers reflect the stained glass, opening you up to a full and mesmerizing experience of faith and spirituality. Light a candle, say a pray for a love one, or just sit quietly and allow the strains of life leave your body for just a little while. 11

TONNA ART GALLERY  Art Gallery—in the Tonna Room Discover ﬁfty centuries of art We sorely miss award winning artist and Saint Spyridon community member Alexander Gazonas. Until his passing in 2008 and for 32 years of festivals, Alex was responsible for designing the artwork that became the theme of each respective festival translated into our posters, program book covers, and more. This year following in Alex’s “big” brush strokes, is Joan Gage whose art was selected as our 2010 Festival theme. In our art gallery displayed and for sale offer some of Alex’s artwork, Joan Gage’s water color art as well as an extensive collection of other local artists’ paintings, sculpture, decorative arts, photography, prints, drawings and new media. These items are wonderful additions to adorn the walls in your home or business, or for gifts for that special someone. W ORC E S T E R A RT MU S E UM www.worcesterart.org GRAND DISCOVERY ICONS ACQUIRED FROM PRIVATE EUROPEAN COLLECTIONS NEW EXHIBITION Through July 30, 2010 Grand Discovery features ten exceptional Russian icons from prominent private collectors in Germany and Holland with subjects and content new to the Museum. See signiﬁcant, extremely rare icon from the Rostov region of Russia titled, Archangel Gabriel, circa 1600 (on right). On view with 150+ icons from the Museum collection. The collection includes more than 400 Russian icons, the largest Tonna Art Gallery collection of its kind in North America, and one of the largest private collections outside Russia. The exhibition is free with Museum admission. Friday Museum Admission 5:00 - 9:00 pm • Adults - $5 • Students - Free • Seniors - Voluntary Donation Saturday • Children under 16 - Free • Tours - Groups - $4 12:00 - 10:00 pm Sunday 203 Union Street I Clinton I Massachusetts 12:00 - 7:00 pm Open Tue - Fri, 11AM - 3PM I Thur ‘til 7PM I Sat, 9AM - 3PM 978 - 598 - 5000 I www.museumofrussianicons.org 12 ��

CINEMA ROOM Cinema Room—Upper Classrooms, West Wing Premiering at this year’s festival is our Cinema Room. Our Cinema Room offers an eclectic variety of films, shorts and documentaries many produced by local film makers and artists. The Cinema Room will allow movie buffs the opportunity to add a sneak peak at award winning and recently released films that cover a wide genre of topics…of course all films are appropriate for all ages. We even provide popcorn and soda pop! The films are also available for sale at the Greek Multi-media table in the “Agora.” Films include, “Still Green” by Georgia Menides/Undercover Productions, Artigo/Ajemian’s film “Boyband”—released Friday, June 4, 2010, “The Green House Girls,” 2010 Boston Film Festival award winning documentary, “The Promise of Tomorrow; 1940-1960” by Anna Giannotis-Greek Heritage Society of S.CA, among others. Join us in the Cinema Room, sit back, unwind and lose yourself in a featured film for a little while …who knows, maybe you will meet the film directors or producers…rumor has it some of the stars maybe there for an autograph…. Cinema Room Films shown every hour, on the hour Friday 7:00 - 10:00 pm PROFFESIONALÊDJÊSERVICE Saturday 2:00 - 10:00 pm Sunday 2:00 - 6:00 pm Worcester Center for the Performing Arts The Hanover Theatre|2 Southbridge Street| Worcester, MA 01608 Tel: (877) 571-SHOW|Fax: (508) 770-0206|e-mail: INFO@THEHANOVERTHEATRE.ORG 13

AGORA SHOPPING AT ITS BEST Take a stroll through the Agora: An open air Special Raffles pecial marketplace where merchants keep shops to sell Visit the Agora to Purchase Tickets their goods…Visit our very own Agora right here $1 per ticket in the Auditorium. Purchase Traditional Greek Sweets to eat here or to take home with you from Select Raffle Items Donated By our Bakery Shop. Touch the Treasured Handmade Worcester Art Museum Linens from years ago made with love which can Museum of Russian Icons be found in the Linen Shop. Authentic Handmade The Worcester Tornadoes Greek Jewelry for children and adults can be Direct Airlines found at the different jewelry shops throughout The Hanover Theatre Friday the Agora. View Hellenic books with many titles Koukla Mou Designs 5:00 - 10:00 pm to choose from as well as traditional Greek French Twist childrens books in our two Book shops. A “Scents The Red & Black Store of Greece” can be found at the handmade soap Ecotarium Saturday shop specializing in olive oil soaps. Traditional 12:00 - 10:00 pm Greek statues, plaques and wall art can be found Thank You to... at Makis Place, a festival favorite. Byzantine icons Jennifer Swan Sunday and many other religious items are displayed in Mural Artist and Landscape Painter our Religious Shop. Contemporary and eclectic 978.464.5446 12:00 - 8:00 pm clothing can be found at the boutique shops located throughout the Agora. Do not forget to purchase an authentic Choco Freta Chocolate bar and Amita Juice from our very own Periptero, a Kiosk filled with candies, chips and other treats. The Periptero will also be selling the featured films seen in our Cinema Room. Purchase a raffle ticket and take a chance to win a variety of great items at the Agora raffle. www.KouklaMouDesigns.com Nancy Capstick p. 508-753-7184 f. 508-421-9575 redandblackstore.com (coming soon) redandblackstore@live.com 15 Ellis Drive, Worcester, MA 01609 Our project continues to evolve in support of Albanian women in a new democracy. our efforts focus on development of employment and educational opportunities as well as donations to scholarship funds. The Red and Black Store sells products made �� by Albanian women and women from Nepal, Tibet, Indonesia, Canada and the US. We �� have selected beautiful and unique items, all hand-made by women for women. We support businesses that endorse fair trade and environmentally sound practices. At �� appealing prices, we are confident that you will discover a treasure for yourself or a wonderful gift for a friend or loved one. Thank you for your support of our project. 14

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DID YOU KNOW... ...The first Saint Spyridon Grecian and recently released films, shorts, and documentaries of an Festival was in 1976. eclectic variety of stories all created by local producers and artists...and we offer popcorn and soda pop too! Most films ...the festival averages will be available to purchase in our Agora. approximately 20,000 guests who pass our entrance in the three days of the festival. ...you may think that the drink of choice in Greece is Ouzo but the most popular drink in Greece is the iced coffee “frappe”. ...we have over 300 volunteers, that’s 5,100 over the 34 Try one in the Kafenio, you’ll be hooked..better than any latte year history of the Festival. around. ...that we were the first large scale ethnic Festival in New ...that the paintings and mosaics of our Cathedral rival anything England. you will see in Europe. Take a Cathedral Tour to enlighten your eyes and soul. ...this Festival was the template for festivals in Worcester and throughout the Northeast. ....that when the dances begin and the snake lines get bigger and bigger...DON’T BE SHY..it’s OK to break into the line ...that our tent is over 150 feet long and 90 feet wide. and join someone’s hand and enjoy dancing to our melodic songs, while weaving through the crowds...we’ll teach you ...that over 10,000 pieces of pastry was baked for the the steps. Festival, using more than 1,000 lbs of flour, hundreds of pounds of sugar, and 300 dozen eggs. ...that “philoxenia”, hospitality towards visitors has been a fundamental element of Greek society and culture since ...over 7,000 skewers of shish ke bab will be grilled. ancient times. We consider it an honor and privilege to have you join us. Thank You! ...over 7,000 pieces of spinach and cheese pita was baked, using 300 lbs of filo and 500 lbs of cheese. ...over 270 lbs of feta cheese, 450 heads of lettuce, and 34 lbs of olives was used in making the salads. ...42 bricks of yeast and 15 buckets of syrup was used in the making of the loukoumades (fried honey puffs). ...40 cases of Green Beans was used in the making of the “Greek Style” green beans. ...300 lbs of rice was used in the making of the Rice Pilaf. ...that our parishioners are ethnic Greek, Albanian, Romanian, Russian, Irish, Assyrian, Portuguese, American to name a few. ...80% of the Saint Spyridon parishioners are self employed. ...Greek music is as diverse as music in the U.S., everything from folk (demotika), blues (rebetika), to pop (laike). Enjoy the greatest hits of Greek music compiled by DJ Christos Tsigas and the Live music of Orpheus and Arion each night. ...the Agora was the central market and meeting place of Ancient Greece and still is today. Go inside our auditorium to the Agora and purchase hand made goods, imported foods, jewelry, art, religious icons, and much more. ...New this festival, the Cinema Room offers award winning 57

BATTLE OF MARATHON Areial View of Marathon Two thousand five hundred years ago on September 11, 490 BC the Persian Army assembled an estimated 150,000 troops to invade Greece in order to punish Athens for their part in the Ionian Revolt, which were rebellions against Persian rule. The Athenian forces consisted of 10,000 citizen-soldiers, including 1,000 soldiers from Plataea, and were led by General Miltiades. The two divergent forces met on a small plain near the village of Marathon, 26 miles north of Athens. The Persian military was considered the greatest fighting force of the era and the Athenians were fighting against all odds. Using superior military strategy and weapons the greatly outnumbered Athenians fought and won the Battle of Marathon. Their casualties were recorded at Ticket for the first Olympics 192 and 11 Plataeans. Persian casualties totaled 6,400. All 192 Athenians were buried under what is called the Tymvos (Burial Mound) at Marathon which is still visible today. The battle was one of the proudest moments in the history of ancient Greece as it marked the first defeat ever of the Persian army on land. The Persians had already conquered the Middle East and parts of Asia, and a victory in Marathon would have cleared a path through every other city-state of Greece and continued on through all of Europe. The victory endowed the Greeks with a faith in their destiny which was to endure for three centuries, during which time western culture was born. Historians agree that a defeat of the Athenians at this battle would have changed the tide of history and the world as we know it today. Everything we take for granted of Olympic Medal 1896 - Front what Western civilization looks like today is as a result of the Athenian victory at Marathon. There are very few things you can think of in the modern world, as far as how we define ourselves in the West, that would not be fundamentally different. Most importantly Democracy, which was still in its infancy in Athens and less than two decades old. In addition to Democracy the development of Philosophy, Visual and Performing Arts, Scientific reasoning, and speculative thought would not have occurred. The importance of the battle even in ancient times was well known and revered. The father of modern drama Aeschylus requested that the epitaph over his tomb be inscribed with no mention of his status as a poet, only that he was a participant at the battle of Marathon. Olympic Medal 1896 - Back 58

When the Athenians new victory was at hand at Marathon they sent a messenger named Pheidippides to run the roughly 26 miles to provide the news to Athens.The women, children, and elderly of Athens were deciding at that point whether they should abandon their homes and plead for refuge in other city states. Legend says that after Pheidippides �� Marathon Burial Hill The s��d the organizers of the modern Olympics in 1896 to create an event based on and named after the 26-mile route from the battlefield in Marathon to Athens. It was the French historian and linguist Michele Breal who first proposed re-enacting the legendary run in a running event �� place on April 10, 1896, during the first Modern Olympic Games in Athens and was the event the Greek hosts wanted to win more than any other due to its great historical significance. Wearing shoes that had been donated by his fellow villagers, Spyridon Louis a water carrier from Marousi, set off from Marathon with 16 other runners. He took the lead four miles from the finish line at Panathenaic Stadium to the joy of 100,000 spectators in and around the stadium, winning the race by more than seven minutes. Remembering the moment 40 years Kyriakides Running -Boston �� in my memory like a dream. Flowers were raining down on me, everybody was calling out my �� Watching Spyridon Louis win the marathon at those first Olympic Games in 1896 were Head Kyriakides representatives from the Boston Athletic Association. They left Greece inspired to begin a local -Boston �� There have been two runners from Greece to win the Boston Marathon the last was a mythic performance by Stylianos Kyriakides in 1946. He was invited to participate by his friend and fel��f Greece and ran to bring attention to his war-torn country. He was emaciated due to lack of food �� die if he did. Kyriakides ignored the advice, campaigning for worldwide attention a�� Close Up -Spyridon-Louis regime. That backdrop only added to the almost mythic race performance, in which Kyriakides came on at the end to defeat the defending champion Johnny Kelley and set the best time in the world for 1946. According to a newspaper report, he was running with Johnny Kelley near the end, when an old man shouted from the crowd, "For Greece, for your children!" inspiring him to pull away and win the race. ''How can you beat a guy like that?'' Boston Marathon patriarch Johnny Kelley said after failing to repeat his '45 victory. ''He wasn't running for �� return to Athens in May 1946, when he came back with ships loaded with food, medicine, �� To Greeks the worldwide marathon will always be more than just a race Spyridon-Louis Fustanella Louis Entering Stadium Panathinaiko 59

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