The Cultural Association of Damasta, in collaboration with the Municipality of Malevizi and the financial support of the General Secretariat for the Aegean and Island Policy, is organizing a series of cultural events from August 4th to 21st, 2024. These events serve as a tribute to the 80th anniversary of the Damasta Holocaust and in memory of the 30 Damasta residents executed during the Nazi occupation. All events are free to attend.
Events Schedule
Date |
Time |
Location |
Event |
|---|---|---|---|
August 4th |
11:00 AM |
Damasta School |
“I paint for my village” – Children’s art activity |
August 7th |
6:00 PM |
Damasta School courtyard |
First Aid for Children Seminar |
August 8th |
6:00 PM |
Damasta |
Memorial service for those killed in the sabotage and executed by the Germans |
August 10th |
10:00 AM |
Damasta countryside |
Walk in the Damasta countryside |
August 10th |
8:30 PM |
Damasta School courtyard |
Theatrical performance “The Notebooks of Anzel Kourtian” |
August 11th |
7:00 PM |
Damasta School courtyard |
Gastronomy Festival “MAGEIRMATA 2024” |
August 13th |
10:00 AM |
Damasta stadium |
Athletic activities and revival of old games |
August 14th |
6:00 PM |
Church of Panagia |
Vespers |
August 15th |
7:30 AM |
Church of Panagia |
Morning church service and Artoklasia |
August 15th |
7:00 PM |
Damasta village |
Evening “Damasta gathering” with open participation and serenade |
August 16th |
9:00 PM |
Damasta School courtyard |
Dance party with Antonis Martsakis’ band |
August 17th |
8:30 PM |
Damasta School courtyard |
Children’s performance “The Fish Scarecrow” by the Black Theater of Crete |
August 18th |
6:00 PM |
Damasta School courtyard |
Sculpture and Clay Construction Workshop |
August 19th |
6:30 PM |
Damasta School courtyard |
Memorial event honoring communities that sheltered Damasta residents after the Holocaust & Exhibition of archival material for the 80 years since the Holocaust of Damasta |
August 20th |
6:00 PM |
Heroes’ Monument |
Memorial service, march to Keratidi, and vespers |
August 21st |
10:00 AM |
Keratidi |
Memorial service for the executed |
August 21st |
9:30 AM – 1:30 PM |
Heroes’ Monument |
Voluntary blood donation |
August 21st |
6:00 PM |
Heroes’ Monument |
Damasta-Keratidi Road Race |
August 21st |
9:00 PM |
Damasta School courtyard |
Closing ceremony and awards |
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