In Mikis’ courtyard : a musical performance in tribute to Mikis Theodorakis on the centenary of his birth

To mark the centenary of the birth of the great Greek composer Mikis Theodorakis, we present a musical show, a living tableau inspired by his music and songs.

The story unfolds without spoken dialogue, but through the lyrics of the songs, in a courtyard in the 1960s, at a time when Greece was suffering, rejoicing, and singing! There, through the little stories of the courtyard’s inhabitants, moments of love, hope, and struggle unfold, intimately linked to Mikis’ melodies.

Mikis Theodorakis was a universal composer of international renown (who doesn’t know Zorba?), a symbol of freedom and culture. He united art and struggle, life and dreams.

The music is performed by the beloved “Triaktys,” based on a concept and staging by Christina Papanikola. The show lasts approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes (without intermission).

First performance :
Saturday, January 17, 2026, at 6:30 p.m.
Théâtre de Marens
Route de Stand 5, 1260 Nyon

Second performance :
Friday, February 6, 2026, at 8:00 p.m.
Salle Paderewski, Casino de Montbenon
Allée Ernest-Ansermet 3, 1003 Lausanne

Ticket price :
General admission : 30 CHF
Members of Akti, Estia, and Melissa,
students, retirees, and unemployed : 20 CHF
Children under 14 y.o. : 10 CHF

Online tickets :
Performance in Nyon
Performance in Lausanne (tickets available soon)

Organization:
Hellenic Association of Lausanne “Estia”
Association of Hellenes and Philhellenes “Akti”
Association Melissa for Hellenism

To mark the centenary of the birth of the great Greek composer Mikis Theodorakis, we present a musical show, a living tableau inspired by his music and songs.

The story unfolds without spoken dialogue, but through the lyrics of the songs, in a courtyard in the 1960s, at a time when Greece was suffering, rejoicing, and singing! There, through the little stories of the courtyard’s inhabitants, moments of love, hope, and struggle unfold, intimately linked to Mikis’ melodies.

Mikis Theodorakis was a universal composer of international renown (who doesn’t know Zorba?), a symbol of freedom and culture. He united art and struggle, life and dreams.

The music is performed by the beloved “Triaktys,” based on a concept and staging by Christina Papanikola. The show lasts approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes (without intermission).

First performance :
Saturday, January 17, 2026, at 6:30 p.m.
Théâtre de Marens
Route de Stand 5, 1260 Nyon

Second performance :
Friday, February 6, 2026, at 8:00 p.m.
Salle Paderewski, Casino de Montbenon
Allée Ernest-Ansermet 3, 1003 Lausanne

Ticket price :
General admission : 30 CHF
Members of Akti, Estia, and Melissa,
students, retirees, and unemployed : 20 CHF
Children under 14 y.o. : 10 CHF

Online tickets :
Performance in Nyon
Performance in Lausanne (tickets available soon)

Organization:
Hellenic Association of Lausanne “Estia”
Association of Hellenes and Philhellenes “Akti”
Association Melissa for Hellenism

Autograph letter signed by E. Venizelos requesting humanitarian aid from an eminent American diplomat

Letter of E. Venizelos -from our collection (Lausanne)

As this year marks the 100th anniversary of the Asia Minor Catastrophe, we are honored to present to you a historical document of our collection from those dark days for Hellenism. It is an autographed full-page letter of Eleftherios Venizelos (1864-1936), signed on October 24, 1922. With this letter, E. Venizelos requests humanitarian aid from an eminent American diplomat. The style of his writing reflects the criticality of the situation and the necessity of sending help urgently. The recipient, John Hays Hammond (1855-1936), was a successful American engineer, diplomat, philanthropist and close friend of President William Howard Taft. Hammond was appointed US ambassador special and chairman of the Coal Commission in 1922.

“My dear Mr. Hammond, Continue reading “Autograph letter signed by E. Venizelos requesting humanitarian aid from an eminent American diplomat”

Α new school of Greek language and culture in Lausanne

We are delighted to announce that our association creates a new school of Greek language and culture in Lausanne, for the school year 2021-2022.

Our school appeals to children of both pre-school age (minimum of 2 years old) and school age, as well as adults.

It answers to the growing demand of parents and members of our association for quality teaching of Greek language and culture.

Learn more about our school here.

We are delighted to announce that our association creates a new school of Greek language and culture in Lausanne, for the school year 2021-2022.

Our school appeals to children of both pre-school age (minimum of 2 years old) and school age, as well as adults.

It answers to the growing demand of parents and members of our association for quality teaching of Greek language and culture.

Learn more about our school here.

A new place for our book collection in Lausanne

(Article in French, we apologize for the incovenience)

En février 2021, nous avons réalisé le déménagement de notre bibliothèque dans de nouveaux locaux, généreusement mis à disposition par Madame M. Parginou, directrice de l’Ecole Minerva à Lausanne.
La prochaine étape sera l’élaboration d’un catalogue de nos 5’000 titres afin qu’ils soient accessibles au public.

L’École Minerva à Lausanne et quelques livres de notre collection dans leur nouvelle “maison” (photos : Melissa)

Madame Maria-Margarita (Marili) Parginou, originaire de Corfu, est un des premiers membres de notre association et directrice de l’École Minerva à Lausanne (rue de l’Etraz 4, rue de l’École Supérieure 5). Son geste généreux permettra le développement de nos projets pour une bibliothèque accessible au public grec et suisse, avec la possibilité de prêt. Le comité de notre association exprime ses remerciements et sa reconnaissance envers Madame Parginou.

Madame M. Parginou (photo : École Minerva).

Plus d’info à propos de notre bibliothèque.(Article in French, we apologize for the incovenience)

En février 2021, nous avons réalisé le déménagement de notre bibliothèque dans de nouveaux locaux, généreusement mis à disposition par Madame M. Parginou, directrice de l’Ecole Minerva à Lausanne.
La prochaine étape sera l’élaboration d’un catalogue de nos 5’000 titres afin qu’ils soient accessibles au public.

L’École Minerva à Lausanne et quelques livres de notre collection dans leur nouvelle “maison” (photos : Melissa)

Madame Maria-Margarita (Marili) Parginou, originaire de Corfu, est un des premiers membres de notre association et directrice de l’École Minerva à Lausanne (rue de l’Etraz 4, rue de l’École Supérieure 5). Son geste généreux permettra le développement de nos projets pour une bibliothèque accessible au public grec et suisse, avec la possibilité de prêt. Le comité de notre association exprime ses remerciements et sa reconnaissance envers Madame Parginou.

Madame M. Parginou (photo : École Minerva).

Plus d’info à propos de notre bibliothèque.

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