On Sunday, September 1st, 2024, from 12:00 to 14:00 Athens time, the show “Our Town” will present a tribute to the island of Mykonos. The program will showcase important documents and writings from notable figures about the history of this unique island, as well as the current conditions that create significant uncertainty for its residents.
Nikos Xydakis will discuss the island’s authentic traditions, the “Mykoniatiki” newspaper, the unique Melpo Axioti, the natural landscape, and the invaluable elements that are being lost.
Author Dimitris Rousounelos will talk about the books he has written on the island’s culinary culture, including traditional practices like the pig slaughters, kopanisti cheese, wine, and other unique local products.
Director Kostas Ferris will highlight the hippie era in Mykonos, sharing stories he lived through that became an integral part of the island’s character.
Actor and musician Giannis Zouganelis will discuss the island’s precious folklore and musical heritage, as well as the elements that make Mykonos a special place.
Musician Petros Veronis will touch on the island’s cultural life today and the musicians who gather there to create inspiring work.
Artistic producer Giorgos Poulidis will talk about the upcoming photography exhibition of his father, Christos Poulidis, one of Greece’s most important photographers. This exhibition, to be held in Mykonos next month, will highlight the social life and personalities who loved the island, showcasing a significant part of Greece’s tourism history.
Director Antonis Theocharis Kioukas will speak about important figures of the island’s folk culture, other international artists, his significant films, and the Manto Cinema in Mykonos, which he manages.
Finally, actor Michalis Maniatis will share his personal reflections on Mykonos.
The show will also mention famous personalities who have visited the island: Soraya, Dalí, Newman, Grace Kelly, Brando, Jackie Kennedy, Onassis, Callas, Mercury, the Beatles, Liz Taylor, Burton, and many renowned painters, photographers, and writers.
* The second part of the show’s tribute to Mykonos will be broadcast on Sunday, September 8, 2024, from 12:00 to 14:00 Athens time.
Produced and presentated by Themis Rodamitis
