The “Rebétika Montevideo” music group was invited to present its 2025 repertoire at the Greek Community, as part of its activities organised for Cultural Heritage Day, on October 5th. We were honoured by the presence of the Greek Ambassador to Uruguay, H.E. Mr. Stavros Spyridakis, as well as, the newly appointed Ambassador and Head of the European Union Delegation to Uruguay, Mr. Petros Mavromichalis.
On Saturday, October 11th the Foundation participated in the annual event “Bailar la Primavera” (Dancing Spring), organized by Urbano Sur of the Ministry of Education and Culture. The event consists of simultaneous open dance classes of different types and styles at various locations in Rodó Park. Urbano Sur is a socio-cultural program aiming at socially disadvantaged and vulnerable groups of citizens, who face difficulties in accessing the cultural sector and who truly enjoy cultural events. Attendance at the Greek dance classes was excellent.
On October 30th and 31st teachers from the Foundation delivered workshops on a variety of topics during “Greek Week”, organized by “Grecia” Elementary School. Mrs. Katerina Kalligiannaki, Mrs. Soraya Ochoviet, Mr. Álvaro Revello, and our student Mrs. Niré Collazo prepared entertaining and educational presentations for the young students. In addition, the 4th grade pupils presented Greek dances at the “Grecia” School celebration on November 13th. Upon invitation from the School, Prof. Alice Méndez taught them the “syrtaki” and “kalamatiano” dances for the last months, to prepare the pupils for the occasion.
Our student, Mrs. Susana de León, invited us to the big celebration organized by her travel agency “Su Viajes”, on December 7th. Prof. Lisette Masoni and two of her students performed Greek dances, while Mrs. Dionysia Kyriakopoulou spoke about the Foundation’s activities and invited those present to visit it.