Festival “Anariza Fest” – Kissamos until 13th June
The “Anariza Fest – Return to the Roots” is an initiative dedicated to memory, identity and contemporary artistic expression of West Crete.
Events:
Ergo_stasio Woodcarving in Trachilos hosts Leonidas Lainakis and kissAmingos, on Saturday, 13th June.
Leonidas Lainakis is a well-known Cretan musician, laouto player (lute) and instrument maker from the Chania region.
Screening of the documentary “Chronicles of Kissamos” and live concert of kissAmingos: A musical journey from Kissamos to the world.
WHERE: Ergo_stasio – Old Woodcarving in Trachilos, about 1 km west of the Kissamos Port towards Platanos. (35°30’28.6″N 23°37’36.0″E )
WHEN: 13th June 20.00
Tickets available at the entrance of the venue
General admission: 10€
Free admission for children, teenagers and people with disabilities.
More information: https://www.instagram.com/ergo_stasio?igsh=djlzNTJraW9oY251
ABOUT THIS FESTIVAL:
This unique festival includes two separate evenings dedicated to the authentic sound generated by the Kissamos tradition, in creative dialogue with contemporary musical influences of the rock, jazz and electro scene. Through this artistic encounter, an attempt is made to highlight the dynamic coexistence of tradition with contemporary musical creation, offering the audience an experience that bridges the past with the present.
The participating artists have as a common point of reference their roots in Crete, while their creative path extends beyond the geographical boundaries of the island, conversing with wider musical trends and the contemporary artistic landscape. Their presence gives the events a special character, offering the audience authentic, original and different sounds from the usual.
The choice of the venue for hosting the events is also of particular importance. “Ergostásio”, a place inextricably linked to the history and cultural identity of Kissamos, is a historical space with a deep connection to the woodcarving tradition of the region. In the past, it operated as an olive wood processing unit under the name “Xyloglyptiki EPE”, directly linked to the work of Nikos Lainakis, who highlighted the art of wood by combining traditional technique with modern aesthetic approaches. Today, while maintaining its historical and symbolic character, Ergostásio is evolving into an open space for culture and creation, ideal for hosting cultural events.
Source: A. Stamataki
