On Sunday, 21 June, “Greek Voices – Greece in Argentina”, presented by Dr. Christina Tsardikou, President of the Greek Cultural Organization Nostos, welcomed Margarita Larriera as its guest.
A historian, educator, and translator from Montevideo, Margarita Larriera is one of the leading figures in the promotion of the Greek language and Greek culture throughout Latin America.
Since 1977, she has dedicated herself to the study and teaching of Greek, closely associated with the Maria Tsakos Foundation, where she served as a teacher, Director of Studies, and later Director of the Foundation for more than twenty years. Today, she holds the title of Honorary President.
She has also worked closely with the Embassy of Greece in Uruguay and served as President of the Uruguayan branch of the International Society of Friends of Nikos Kazantzakis, contributing significantly to the promotion of the work of Nikos Kazantzakis.
Larriera has translated, interpreted, and presented numerous cultural and academic events, and participated in the translation of the award-winning work The Greeks of Latin America. Since 2005, she has produced and hosted the radio program Journey to Ithaca, which promotes Greek culture throughout Uruguay, Argentina, and internationally via the internet.
Her longstanding contribution has been recognized with numerous distinctions, including the title of Ambassador of Hellenism, honorary memberships in international cultural organizations, and, in 2024, the award of the Commander of the Order of Beneficence by Katerina Sakellaropoulou.
Presented by Christina Tsardikou
Edited by Natasa Vissarionos