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The Cycle of the Cyclades (Part 3) – Mykonos, Delos, Tinos | 10 Aug. 2024, 17:00


The award-winning children’s book The Circle of the Cyclades by Vassia Exarchou, published by Kedros and recipient of the 2022 State Award, will be featured on the show Narratives– Fairy Tales for Young and Older Children this Saturday, August 10, 2024, from 17:00 to 18:00 Athens time on Voice of Greece.

Join us as we embark on a journey through the Cyclades, filled with mystery, adventure, and knowledge, all set to the sounds of traditional music and songs from the islands, taken from the archives of Simon Karas, Dora Stratou, and the Hellenic Radio.

Our heroes, Ferdinand the hermit crab from Santorini and Consolina the monk seal (Monachus) from Kimolos, follow a unique travel guide for both young and old. Our third stop is the islands of Mykonos, Delos, and Tinos!

Curated and presented by Maria Karagiannaki-Iona
Broadcast: Saturday, August 10, 2024, at 17:00 Athens time

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