It is impossible to hold an event in which the evergreen Eleni Glikatsi-Arveler participates and does not overshadow not only her knowledge, but also her well-aimed and often humorous comments. A more recent example was the presentation of the new edition of the European Cultural Center Delphi “Ancient Drama in Delphi”, which took place on Friday, January 20 at the B & E. Goulandris Foundation in Pagrati. This is a book that traces how ancient drama was approached with respect and perfection under the direction of the theatrical figure Theodoros Terzopoulos. The publication contains essays, articles by scientists and critics, notes by cultural figures on the works presented in the ancient theater, as well as at symposiums held in the EPKD for more than two decades.

Eleni Arveler, Honorary President of EPKD, who also played a key role in the modern radiance of the Navel of the World, spoke in a confessional manner in the presence of the Minister of Culture and Sports, Linas Mendonis, and the new Chairman of the Board. directors. Professor Panagiotis Roylow: “I am not so familiar with the subject of ancient drama from a scientific point of view, but, as Cocteau wisely said, when you don’t know something, pretend to be an organizer,” and she wished the new leader: “Success in everything and, of course, he must also get on well with the minister.” It is logical that Lina Mendoni announced live at the same meeting the great news that a substantial amount has been allocated from the Recovery Fund for the modernization of the Center.

The truth is that the arrival of Panagiotis Roylos has breathed new life into the EKPD, which also has a great Friends Association with an active Dimitra Philippou supporting and assisting the initiatives taken by the Board. On the occasion of the launch of the book, Roylos, who teaches at Harvard and is the chair of Giorgos Seferis, spoke of a new era in which “the cultural center is called upon to fulfill its mission in accordance with and inspired by its founder Konstantinos Karamanlis and all his successors in the leadership of the country.” New directions are synergy with institutions of international level, inviting figures from all over the world to discuss issues of concern to humanity, and hospitality programs. At the same time, he also spoke at the annual conference on the importance of antiquity in the modern world.

He also focused on new funding needs and thanked the Eurolife group and Alexandros Sarrigheorgiou, who will financially support the artist, thinker and writer admission program over the next three years. Theater expert Eleni Varopoulou, publisher Stavros Petsopoulos, as well as the soul of the publication, Head of the EPCD Conference and Art Programs Department Maros Nikolopoulou, spoke at the presentation.