Lembesis - Mia nixta

To koritsi apopse theli na horepsi tsiftetelli

1946 - Rewind

Greek Odyssey Festival

Amongst it all are light-hearted feature films such as the opening night film, the box office hit Nisos, a not-so-classic whodunit shot on the beautiful island of Sifnos, and I Love Karditsa (dir. Stratos Markidis), a prince and pauper story of a very different kind.
Dangerous Cooking (dir. Vasilis Tselemegos) starring Georges Corraface (Touch of Spice, 2009) serves up a menage a trois between two cooks and the beautiful Nana (Katia Zygouli) and in 180 Degrees (dir. Nicholas Dimitropoulos), art, crime and infidelity take centre stage in this hilarious madcap adventure.
It's a road-trip of chance encounters, lost loves and new adventures in the thought provoking Athens - Istanbul (dir. Nikos Panayotoupoulos), while racism, religious belief and provincial pride come under scrutiny in The Mountain in Front.
With Heart & Soul (dir. Pantelis Voulgaris) pays tribute to the young victims of the Greek Civil War.
Also being featured are two short-films from Greek-Australian filmmakers, one that has travelled the globe via the internet, Maritsa by Constantine Krystallis and from Adelaide writer, director, producer Viron Papadopoulos, Bad Language. 

http://www.greekfilmfestival.com.au/ 

 

Athens-Istanbul

Greece, 2008

Greek language with English subtitles
Greece/2008/103mins
Written by Michel Fais and Nikos Panayotopoulos
Produced by Greek Film Centre, Finos Films, Alpha
Cast: Lefteris Voyiatzis, Alexia Kaltsiki, Dimitris Poulikakos

Dir. Nikos Panayotopoulos
A thought-provoking road-movie of chance encounters, lost loves and new adventures where it's not the destination that matters, but getting there.
Setting off on a journey to visit his sick father in Thessaloniki becomes a journey of self-discovery for one middle-aged recent divorcee in Athens - Istanbul. Depressive, lost and on the run from his past, a chance encounter with a young woman and her musician husband takes him on a detour to Istanbul where he might just find himself.
Love, life, death, sex and money, the big and the not so big questions and everything in between are faced at every stop along the way. Featuring gentle humour and a standout performance from Lefteris Voyatzis.

Any reviews on this film???

George Dalaras - 2010 World Encore tour

George Dalaras:
The 2010 World Encore Tour

George Dalaras, Greece's most influential artist, has collaborated
with the likes of Sting, Bruce Springsteen, Youssou'n'Dour, Paco de
Lucia, Peter Gabriel and Goran Bregovic. His extraordinary passion
and skill have had an undying influence on world music. He is Greece's
most important musical ambassador.
With over 75 personal albums and 55 other collaborative recordings,
he has achieved multi gold & platinum record sales, with totals
exceeding 14 million copies. Dalaras will bring one of the highest calibre
musical experiences we have had in a long time.
Currently performing his world ‘Encore Tour’ to sell-out audiences across
Europe, and for the very first time in Istanbul, he will reach Australia this
October. He will perform a repertoire spanning his 40-year career.
Dalaras will bring the essence of Greece to our shores.
Along with contemporary artists Melina Aslanidou and Michalis
Tzouganakis, he is sure to inspire and excite audiences across the
country.  Learn more about this tour
Purchase tickets for this tour
Sydney October 26, 2010. Buy Tickets
Adelaide October 28, 2010. Buy Tickets
Melbourne October 30, 2010. Buy Tickets

Hellenic Voice

Hellenic Communication Service was established by Christos and Mary Papoutsy in 1998 as a free service for Hellenic communities, made possible through a grant from the Christos and Mary Papoutsy Charitable Foundation, one of whose chief goals is to strengthen the globalization of Hellenism through communication and participation.
The mission of Hellenic Communication is to bring Greek-Americans and Greeks of the diaspora all the information they need about Hellenic events, news, and activities, while advancing Hellenism into the information age. Visitors to the site can find news stories about important developments in Greece and the Hellenic diaspora, as well as community news. The site offers feature stories on a variety of topics, ranging from business and genealogy to culture and the arts. Editorials address timely topics of concern to the Greek-American community as a whole.

In the American system, our media is an essential source of information that is at the heart of a free society. This critical role endows the media with its own power, which, when used irresponsibly, can threaten a free society. Journalists everywhere have a vital role in providing the public with knowledge and understanding. As we practice our craft in a global world that is both technologically and geographically changing, systematic standards must be established to guide our work and mission to serve society in an ethically responsible and constructive fashion.

Hellenic Communication Service is pleased to put forth its own Code of Ethics to stand for the journalistic values of honesty, courage, fairness, balance, independence, and credibility.

Athens becomes Art

In a pilot public art, or graffiti, programme with the City of Athens and the motto "Imagine a city where waiting at a bus stop is not boring," the Carpe Diem group has set out to add zest and colour to the walls of dull public buildings.
Carpe Diem is Greece's first "graffiti crew"; it made its appearance in 1991, and became a legally recognised association in 2002. Its artist members want to carry out projects in close cooperation with municipal authorities and communities throughout Greece.
Its first major public art project in central Athens was in the neighbourhood of Psyrri, where it painted murals on three buildings, following agreements with their owners. The programme, under the umbrella name of "Carpe Diem Public Murals - Prosopsi", has now been extended to other Athens neighbourhoods.

Marika Papagika

Marika Papagika Vol. 1. Recordings 1918-29

01 - To len i kouki sta vouna [The Cuckoos Sing it on the Mountains]
02 - Bournovalio manes (varitera ap ta sidera) (Heavier That Iron)
03 - Kremete i kapota [The Shephard's Coat is Hanging]
04 - Ntavelis (Davelis)
05 - Gel Gel (Come Come)
06 - Katsantonis (Katsantonis)
07 - Mavrideroula (Black-Skinned Girl)
08 - Tourka derni ti sklava tis (Turkish Lady Beats Her Slave)
09 - Daskala (Teacher)
10 - Sta Salona (In Salona)
11 - Stis Arkadias ton platano (Under the Arcadian Plane)
12 - Kinisa o mavros (I Departed the Poor One)
13 - Apano se trikorfo vouno (On a Three Peak's Mountain)
14 - Ti se meli esenane (What Do You Care About)
15 - To vlepis kino to vouno (Do You See That Mountain)
16 - Kenouria logia mou pane (New Words They Said to Me)
17 - Mes tin Agia Paraskevi (In Saint Paraskevi).mp3
18 - Lemonaki (Little Lemon)

19 - O horos tou Zalongou (Dance of Zalogo)

Rebetiko in Turkey

Marginality—A Key Concept to
Understanding the Resurgence
of Rebetiko in Turkey
From the study of record labels it can safely be inferred that by the beginning of the twentieth century the term “rebetiko” was already current among the Greek-speaking population of cities within the Ottoman Empire, although it is unclear in which sense it was used.[1] Since then, however, Greek journalists, musicians, scholars, record producers, and other authorities have applied the term with some inconsistency to songs that differ considerably in terms of melodic properties, the content and style of their lyrics, or the manner of performance. If one tried to give a one-size-fits-all definition, one would probably not arrive at much more than the vague conclusion that, in an eclectic fashion, rebetiko songs combined elements common to a wide range of musical traditions in the Eastern Mediterranean. This result would, of course, not be a very satisfactory one; and some debaters have actually suggested avoiding the term altogether.[2] Yet, there is no denying the widespread acceptance of the label “rebetiko.” Instead of striving to classify this genre according to formal criteria, I find it more productive to concentrate on its functional aspects—to regard “rebetiko” not as a technical term but as a quite abstract, imprecise or “fuzzy” concept that individuals (whether experts or laypersons) internalize under specific circumstances, that each of them uses in a specific context and for a particular purpose. Therefore, any serious examination of this concept requires asking how it “works” within the changing parameters that are set by personal dispositions, public discourses, socio-economic conditions, political ideologies, cultural traditions, and so forth.

Magisses tis Smyrnhs

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Eleni Menegaki

Eleni Menegaki (Greek: Ελένη Μενεγάκη) (born October 29, 1969) is a Greek model, actress and television show hostess. In 2001 she married Ioannis Latsios. The two now have two children; a son, Aggelos-Ioannis, born in 2002 and a daughter, born in February 2005.
From 1995 to 2005, she was the TV host for Proinos Kafes, a daytime show which aired on ANT1. She also was the presenter of Star Hellas pageants, hosting almost all events since the pageant was promoted by ANT1. Before that she was co-hostess of a daytimeshow in MEGA CHANNEL and, later on, of a tv game. Eleni also starred on a sitcom Pater Imon(Our Father), which aired on ANT1 along with Kostas Karras.
In September 2005 she began presenting the morning show on Alpha TV.

Fan club

"Without Borders": Συνάντηση κορυφής μεταξύ Γ.Θεοφάνους - Γ. Νταλάρα

"Without Borders": Συνάντηση κορυφής μεταξύ Γ.Θεοφάνους - Γ. Νταλάρα


http://www.myfilm.gr/6505

MEMORIES FROM SMYRNA 1900-1922 site dedicated to our forefathers

This site aims at displaying original pictures of the Asia Minor Campaign (1918-1922) as well as some unknown but significant documents which truthfully describe how life in Smyrna was at the time near the total catastrophe of the city. They are not only to document the social and the political life of the period, but also to monitor some hidden elements of the situation that led to the tragedy. Photographs, at a majority, take the place of texts and words in order the independent historical Researcher to form its own opinion about the facts of that black-letter era.  Though, it must be clearly stated that this specific page does not intent  to misinterpret the real events neither to present the facts biased in favour of the Hellenic party. It merely seeks for the truth, as a relief for the thousands innocent souls brutally killed on the holy land of Ionia, the millions of deported locals as well as of a brilliant civilization lost for ever...

http://smyrnialbum.s5.com/quay_of_smyrni_in_1904.htm

Venus Goes Retrograde October 8, 2010

Venus, the planet of love and beauty goes retrograde in Scorpio, the sexiest of all signs, on Friday, October 8 at 07:05 am UTC (3:05 am EDT, 12:05 PDT).

Sensual Venus goes retrograde every eighteen months for about 40 to 43 days, and will remain retrograde in Scorpio from October 8 to November 7. During its retrograde cycle, Venus will move back into Libra on November 8, going direct in Libra on November 18. A Venus retrograde period usually indicates a time where we review and evaluate the relationships in our life. However, the powerful cosmos energies this year emphasize the need to completely overhaul the way we approach all our relationships.

Venus conjuncts Mars in Scorpio within hours of the retrograde, the Sun and Moon are in Libra and Saturn is conjunct Mercury also in Libra. In deep, dark, secretive Scorpio, Venus intensifies its core energy and needs a transcendental connection -- one that goes right down to the marrow of your soul. This is a time of intensity and there may be wrinkles to iron out in your closest relationships. This is the time to just let go and feel the agonies and ecstasies that come with Venus in Scorpio. As Kahlil Gibran, the poet, tells us sorrow and joy are inseparable. In order for us to experience pure delight, one has to also experience the opposite."Your joy is your sorrow unmasked. And the selfsame well from which your laughter rises was oftentimes filled with your tears." Be prepared for a roller coaster ride of your deeper emotions. Be ready to experience the full spectrum of your feelings, and emerge cleansed -- a wiser soul and better able to forge the kind of bonds which make you know you are loved.Relationships will be the central issue during the next couple of months. 

www.astrology.com

Venus has an 8-year cycle and it starts a new cycle this year (2009 in Aries).  We are also experiencing a once-in-a-lifetime Venus transit that has two parts, one in 2004 and the final one in 2012. At this time, try to think back to 2001 and ask your Self what was going on that was subconscious THEN but you can see it's physical manifestation NOW. 

Venus rules Libra, balance in relationships, and it rules Taurus, proper values; therefore, one of the things you are being tested on during this time, is to identify and define what you value in your relationships - what is most important to you? - what have you been "saying you value" but haven't been acting like you value? - what did you "used to" value but no longer do? - what is no longer relevant to your life at this time? - how have your values changed or how do you want them to change? this is where ANY partnership or relationship is - business or personal - getting in alignment is the ultimate goal with this energy. Congruency is being demanded - you must walk the walk now. PAY ATTENTION RIGHT NOW!! Whatever you are going through is a very deep personal transformation that you may not even be able to articulate or express until some time down the road. You may want to retreat and reflect in solitude. If you CAN, I highly recommend that you DO. You may even feel pressure - to get away ALONE - do it if you can - even for a day or a weekend. Things that are challenging to articulate or understand now, will become abundantly clear when Venus goes Direct. Anything that has been just under the surface will finally surface to be dealt with, Also, when Venus is Retrograde you get to BE your twin for a change. Your natural opposite is 6 signs away from yours (Aries/Libra; Taurus/Scorpio; Gemini/Sagittarius; Cancer/Capricorn; Leo/Aquarius; Virgo/Pisces) so you will connect with your opposite qualities and characteristics which can be so enlightening - pay attention!! To some, recognizing your opposite, and most of the time, hidden nature can be disturbing but it can empower you too. If you are really out of sync with what you truly value - if you are NOT walking the walk that you have been talking, then Venus Retrogrades can be challenging for you.

If you have been creatively stagnant; if you have not been living your truth and purpose; if you have been settling for less than you deserve; if you have allowed distractions to keep you from honoring what you truly value then Venus will shine a bright, undeniable light on that fact at this time and demand that you adjust accordingly. Personal relationships are especially affected. People fear commitment and intimacy and tend to create distance rather than face those fears and create reciprocal relationships. According to Retrograde Planets by Erin Sullivan, "Ideally, it is a time to contemplate what one's deepest, most personal, creative needs are and from what well-spring those needs originate. It is a time to explore one's own needs for love and nourishment and to examine one's capacity to receive both of those life-sustaining forces."

Retrograde Planets are planets that appear to be traveling backward, from the Earth's perspective.The affect they have on us, as humans, is that whatever the usual affect of this planet, now it will 'go the other way' - in the opposite direction of the "norm". The energies are more inner directed or internal - versus their normal outward expressions. And it suggests that we RE-vise; RE-view; RE-everything - go back over that territory, there is something crucial you missed.

http://www.karmictools.com/RetrogradePlanets.html#venus 

Omorfi Thessaloniki October 2010

Kalomira gets married !!!!!

Ideas 4 Greece

We are all aware of the challenging times Greece is presently facing. That is why we developed the Ideas4Greece campaign. We believe this is the best way to initiate a global discussion and bring awareness to the issues of a country we all cherish so much.  We call you and all members of the Greek diaspora from all corners of the world to share your idea on how to help Greece by answering this question: “if you had the power to change something in the country what would it be?”.  Upload your video (up to 2 minutes) stating your idea (please feel free to post a youtube response to our Ideas4Greece video), via twitter, Facebook or by leaving a comment on this page. Greece needs us so lets be there for her. Show your support and share you thoughts on how Greece can thrive again.  Let your voice be heard and inspire others to speak up for a good cause.
Until now we have had the participation of many prominent Greeks.

greekreporter.com

Kaiti Garbi Mix - 18 years live !!

- Mia melagxrini
- Do sta lianoxortaroudia
- O argaleios
- Se sfalma epeses kardia mou
- Gia pou to 'vales kardia mou

Soul Mates - Plato 427 BC - 348/347 BC

The archetypal concept of soul mates is timeless and has probably existed for as long as humanity has…

However, the one individual most rightly credited with the concept of soul mates in the Western World is the ancient Greek philosopher, Plato (427 BC – 348/347 BC)...

According to Plato's creation story as contained in the Symposium: In the beginning there was only one human. And this human was "created perfection."

The rather odd thing was that this first "created perfection" human had all the "necessary" male parts, as well as having all the "necessary" female parts (if you get my drift). However, this perfect human (with all of the "necessary" parts) was then tragically split apart – and, since that time, the two halves (the male parts and the female parts) have been forever searching for one another in order to join together and regain their sense of original created wholeness.

"Each of us when separated, having one side only... is but indenture of a man, and he is always looking for his other half." Plato from the Symposium

That, my friend, is the bona fide traditional Western tradition behind the concept of soul mates… two halves looking to be made whole… (and yes, I know that's not a popular view of "healthy relationships" these days.)

And yes, before you write in attempting to educate me on the matter, I realize there are several rather popular "New Age" theories (such as twin souls and twin flames) floating around out there that are much more complex in nature and allegedly more ancient.

Definitions
Here are a couple of more current definitions of soul mates that I especially like and find useful.

"A soul mate is someone to whom we feel profoundly connected, as though the communicating and communing that take place between us were not the product of intentional efforts, but rather a divine grace. This kind of relationship is so important to the soul that many have said there is nothing more precious in life." Thomas Moore Soul Mates And...

"As in a spiritual tradition, we are called on in the new 'tradition of two' to do 'soulwork' - to expand our souls, heal our past wounds, and evolve as humans... How do you know when you're with a soul mate? It's not a matter of magic. You know you're with a soul mate when you are both doing your soulwork...

Unfortunately, many potential soulmates get lost because they don't know how to do their soulwork together. They may linger in the popular definition, where upset feelings shouldn't happen, where upset is a bad sign. This explains why so many people feel they have been with a soul mate - but then, somehow, lost them." John and Bonney Grey, Becoming Soulmates

Using these definitions, it definitely sounds like one might actually encounter more than one soul mate connection during a single lifetime? We often do... 

 http://thezodiac.com/soulmates.htm

Melina Aslanidou | Gogos Entertainment

Melina Aslanidou | Gogos Entertainment

Matomena Homata - The bleeding soil - Excellent Series about Smyrna

Fide Koksal - Turkish girl who loves Greece so much she made it her home and career. Bravo Fide !!

Guzaarish - with Director of Devdas, Aishwarya Rai and Hritick Roshan star !

Guzaarish (English: Request) is an upcoming Hindi-language Indian film being directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali and starring Hrithik Roshan and Aishwarya Rai in leading roles. The film is scheduled for release on November 19, 2010.^[1]. The First Look of Guzaarish released on September 23rd, 2010.
Aishwarya Rai has previously worked with Bhansali in two films, Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam (1999) and Devdas (2002). Hrithik Roshan and Aishwarya Rai have earlier worked together in two movies together: Dhoom 2 (2006) and Jodhaa Akbar (2008). Some critics acclaimed that trailor looked like Christopher Nolan's movie, The Prestige (film) movie starring Hugh Jackman & Christian Bale while some others argued that it looked like Edward Norton starrer movie, The Illusionist (2006 film). The story is loosely based on the 1981 Hollywood movie, Whose Life Is It Anyway? (1981 film) directed by John Badham. It also resembles the Spanish movie The Sea Inside.