In a heartfelt tribute to one of Greece’s most iconic cultural figures, the Municipality of Argostoli unveiled a bronze bust of Mikis Theodorakis, commemorating the 100th anniversary of the legendary composer’s birth.
The ceremony took place in Rizospaston Street, in front of the historic Philharmonic School of Kefalonia, symbolically returning Mikis to the Ionian Sea.
The unveiling was conducted by the Mayor of Argostoli, Mr. Panagis Kappatos, alongside Mrs. Ilona Fotiadou-Michaelidou, President of the Cyprus-based Fotos Fotiadis Foundation, which generously donated the bust.
Following the unveiling, a memorial service was held by Archimandrite Fr. Gerasimos Charalambatos, paying spiritual homage to Theodorakis’s enduring legacy.
Deputy Mayor Mr. George Tsilimidos addressed the gathering, emphasising Theodorakis’s profound impact not only on music and culture but also on Greece’s political and social life. “Mikis was a multidimensional and universal figure who played a leading role not only in music and culture, but also in the popular struggles for democracy, freedom, and social justice,” Tsilimidos said. “By placing his bust here in Argostoli, we aim to both honour his towering contribution to modern Greek culture and preserve the deep cultural ties between Theodorakis, Kefalonia, and our city.”
Mikis Theodorakis, composer of Zorba the Greek and countless other landmark works, remains a towering figure in Greek and global cultural history. This latest tribute in Argostoli adds to the growing number of memorials across Greece dedicated to his memory and legacy.
(Source: To Vima)
