"Crete and Pontus - Two Aspects of Modern Greek Culture through their Traditional Songs"

The Consulate General of Greece in Sydney, in collaboration with the "Pontoxeneteas" Association of New South Wales and the Cretan Association of Sydney and New South Wales, is organizing an event dedicated to two emblematic aspects of Modern Greek culture, Crete and Pontus, through their traditional songs and music.

Keynote speaker is Dr. Alfred Vincent, Honorary Associate at the University of Sydney, who will explore the historical context that shaped the particular traditions of these two frontier societies of the Greek world, with an emphasis on their similarities and "meeting points" from a linguistic, cultural and musical point of view. The talk will be in Greek with English subtitles.

The talk will be followed by traditional music, highlighting the common elements of the two traditions, "illustrating" acoustically this special "meeting" between Crete and Pontus.

About the Speaker

Dr. Alfred Vincent taught for 25 years at the University of Sydney, specializing in Modern Greek Studies. His scholarly interests include the history, society, language and literature of Crete under Venetian rule (1211-1669); comedy in Europe in the 16th and 17th centuries; Greek music; the works of Nikos Kazantzakis. He continues in retirement to research on the society and culture of the Greek world.

Venue:

Cyprus Community Club of NSW
58/76 Stanmore Rd, Stanmore NSW 2042
15 October 2023, 15.00-17.00

Free event