Editor’s note, 2:30 p.m. 09/26/23: Due to a few cases of COVID-19, the Alley Theater has canceled scheduled performances this week and plans to open the show on October 3..Original story: In American Mariachi, a group of young women decide to become mariachis, something that just wasn’t done in the 1970s. In the music-filled room about to open at the Alley Theater, five members of the large cast had to learn how to playing instruments they had never played before.Houston actress Briana J. Resa (What a Christmas!, 72 miles to go…) is one of them and readily acknowledges that, although…
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Photo Bryan R. SmithMosaics, paintings, jewelry, ceramics, manuscripts from the 4th to the 15th century: the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York is exhibiting 200 ancient and medieval works that bear witness to a thousand years of influence of the Byzantine Empire on the Christian communities of Egypt, Tunisia and Ethiopia. One of the richest museums in the world, the museum has brought together gems from collections from Africa, Asia and Europe for an exhibition entitled “Africa and Byzantium”, from Sunday to next March. The Met this week presented a preview to a few journalists of its partners, the…
Published on: 01/09/2023 – 11:59 The Greek island of Paros in the Cyclades is a popular tourist destination during the summer season, when around 450,000 visitors flock to this picturesque island of 12,000 inhabitants. But the locals are exacerbated by this massive influx of tourists and the illegal privatization of certain beaches. Protests even broke out in Paros under the banner “Reclaim the beach”. Meanwhile, measures are already being taken in Athens, the Greek capital, amid growing awareness of overtourism. Report from our colleagues from France 2, with Guillaume Gougeon from FRANCE 24.
Archbishop Elpidophoros welcomed the President of Cyprus, congratulated him on his election and said that the hopes of Hellenism rested on him, wishing him the blessing of the Lord to bring good days to Cyprus. “The pain of Cyprus is the pain of all Hellenism. » In his response, the President of Cyprus said: “I certainly could not be in New York without visiting you. Taking into account the timeless role that the archdiocese plays, particularly in the United States, which constitutes the connecting link for our diaspora. As you know very well, we are counting (on our diaspora to…
District Education Office celebrates 50 years of approving Greek language exams The New York State Department of Education approved the Modern Greek exam on June 20, 1972, marking a significant milestone for the district Office of Education. This approval, championed by then-Superintendent Dr. Emmanuel Hatziemmanuel, underscored the importance of the Greek language within New York State. It was a testament to the thriving Greek community and its dedication to preserving its heritage and culture. The inclusion of the Modern Greek exam in the state education system was a historic achievement. At that time, the only other language exams offered were…
Greek Minister of Culture Lina Mendoni presented the prestigious 2023 UNESCO-Greece Melina Mercouri International Prize for the Safeguarding and Management of Cultural Landscapes to the Australian community of Gunditjmara, also known as Dhauwurd Wurrung, last Friday. Residing in south-west Victoria, within the Budj Bim heritage areas, the Gunditjmara people have been recognized for their exceptional efforts in the preservation and management of cultural landscapes. Created in 1995, the UNESCO-Greece Melina Mercouri International Prize is a biennial prize that celebrates remarkable initiatives in the safeguarding and enhancement of global cultural landscapes. Named in honor of the famous Greek Minister of Culture…
Tour operators quickly pulled tourist tours and travelers out of Israel after a surprise attack by Palestinian militant group Hamas was followed by Israel’s declaration of war. One operator called it “9/11 in Israel.” Departures to Israel have been canceled by a number of tour operators until the end of the month, including Intrepid Travel and Ya’lla Tours. G Adventures cancels all tours in Israel until November 5. Some operators, including Overseas Adventure Travel and ETS Tours, a faith-based organization, only canceled their departures until mid-October, saying they would continue to evaluate the situation in Israel. Collette canceled all departures…
PITTSBURGH — Meadowcroft Rockshelter and Historic Village, part of the Smithsonian-affiliated Senator John Heinz History Center family of museums, will host Native American Heritage Weekend on September 23 and 24, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. During this special two-day event, visitors will learn about the historic and modern life of Native American communities from visiting members of the Seneca-Cayuga, Eastern Shawnee, and Moravian Delaware Tribes. Visiting Native American tribal members will demonstrate how their ancestors learned important life skills through live demonstrations on cooking, hunting, trapping and crafting. Throughout the day, visitors to Meadowcroft will…
This is part of our global guide At Best places to go in 2024: Find more travel ideas for next year, organized by continent, here.When considering the destinations we are most excited about for 2024, there is a general sense of possibility.When the last corners of Asia After fully reopening their borders earlier this year, the impact of the pandemic on our travels has finally subsided. As travelers, we are now better able to set our sights on the most far-flung destinations. adventures, to dust off our bucket lists and, in many cases, return to the places we love and…