Kythnos – the island of simplicity and light – was the focus of “Wander Words” with Katerina Batzaki on Monday, 29 September 2025. A radio voyage that brought back to life memories, myths, and dreams of the Aegean.
Listeners met three voices reflecting the soul of the island:
- Giorgis Venetoulias, the folklorist who preserves fairytales, songs, and the distinctive dialect of Kythnos.
- Alexandros Mazarakis-Ainian, the archaeologist who uncovered secrets from Vryokastro and highlighted Kythnos as a key hub of the Aegean since antiquity.μΠΑΤΖ
- Stamatis Garderis, the mayor who spoke about the challenges of development, the island’s thermal springs, and the vision of keeping young people rooted in their homeland.
From prehistoric tools and ancient fortifications to traditional festivals and today’s cultural tourism, the program traced a thread connecting the past, present, and future of Kythnos – an island whose stories, secrets, and people form a beating heart in rhythm with the Aegean.