AHEPA Corfu and Society of Corfiot Studies Celebrate World Hellenic Language Day 2026
Corfu, Greece – AHEPA Corfu HJ-34 Corcyra, in collaboration with the Society of Corfiot Studies, is organizing a special event to commemorate World Hellenic Language Day. The event, which aims to highlight the enduring journey, significance, and contemporary presence of the Greek language, will take place on Thursday, February 12, 2026, at 7:00 PM at the historic Solomos Museum of Corfu. Admission is free for all attendees.
Event Details and Schedule
This annual celebration reaffirms AHEPA’s commitment to promoting the Greek language, a core aspect of its mission. The organization has been a leading force in the international effort to establish February 9 as World Hellenic Language Day, a date chosen to symbolically coincide with the death of Greece’s national poet, Dionysios Solomos.
Key Speakers and Presentations:
- Professor Ioannis Korinthios: Following the official establishment of February 9 as World Hellenic Language Day, Professor Korinthios, a distinguished professor at the University of Naples and Calabria and a pioneer in this initiative, will present the journey and stages that led to its institutionalization.
- P. Themistoklis Mourtzanos: A graduate in Philology from the University of Athens and a Ph.D. holder from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, P. Mourtzanos will deliver a speech focusing on the language of the Church and tradition in the modern era.
Artistic Program:
The event will be enriched by a captivating artistic program featuring musical renditions of poetry by renowned Greek poets, including Dionysios Solomos, Odysseas Elytis, Nikos Gatsos, and Nikos Kavvadias. The performance will feature the talented Lia Kalyva on vocals and Spyros Rouvas on piano.
Practical Information for Attendees
To ensure a smooth experience, please note the following details:
- Date: Thursday, February 12, 2026
- Time: 7:00 PM
- Venue: Solomos Museum of Corfu
- Address: Theodorou Makri 2 and Kostas Dafnis, Mouragia
- Admission: Free for the public
Attendees are encouraged to arrive a few minutes early to secure their seats in the historic setting of the Solomos Museum. This event offers a unique opportunity to engage with the rich heritage and contemporary relevance of the Greek language through insightful presentations and inspiring artistic performances.
About AHEPA Corfu
AHEPA (American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association) is a leading fraternal organization for American citizens of Greek heritage and Philhellenes. Its mission is to promote the ancient Hellenic ideals of education, philanthropy, civic responsibility, and family and individual excellence through community service and volunteerism.
Contact and Further Information
For any inquiries regarding the event, please contact the organizers. The event poster is also being distributed with this press release.
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Source: https://www.startmediacorfu.gr/ahepa-kerkyras-ekdilosi-gia-tin-pagkosmia-imera-ellinikis-glossas/
