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Diplomat and poet George Veis visits ”Our Town” | 22 Apr. 2024, 19:00

The poet and for many years Ambassador of the Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs, George Veis, will refer to his favorite ancient texts, and his literary studies concerning local dialects in folk songs.

The guest will talk about the beginning of his important poetic journey and the encouraging support he had from Michalis Meraklis.

He will make an important reference to his long diplomatic career in many cities and countries of the world, in New York, Melbourne, China, Indonesia and many others, where, as consul, he created important bridges between cities and states and Greece, contributing significantly to cultural diplomacy and the cultivation of relations between peoples.

George Veis will read his poems, talk about his favorite authors, and refer to the many texts he has written on issues of aesthetics, poetry, flavors, and other elements that compose the culture of each place.

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