10-12 OCTOBER 2025
The living history of Cypriot Folk Poetry
18:20
MUSICAL PERFORMANCE
With Marina Chryssi & Elias Elias Hadjimichael
SUMMARY
An interactive journey into the world of Cypriot folk poetry, from the first tsiattistas and absurdities to the modern era. We discover how poetry was born through the everyday life of the people, what were its basic genres, the various musical voices and which great folk poets left their indelible mark. With live examples and interactive snapshots, we will highlight the importance of the Cypriot dialect and how folk poetry remains alive and relevant in the modern era. At the same time, there will be a reference and connection with modern poetic publications in the Cypriot dialect, such as “Orpida” by Marina Chryssi and “Kkevlitiki mou traoudkia” by Ilias Ilias Hadziimichail.
BRIEF CV
Marina Chryssi:
She was born in Nicosia in 1996. She is a graduate of the University of Cyprus, where she completed her studies in Business Administration and Public Administration. She subsequently obtained a Master’s degree in Public Relations, Marketing and Corporate Communication, as well as a PhD in Marketing from the University of Leeds in the United Kingdom. She has professional experience in the field of events and marketing both in Cyprus and the United Kingdom. Her first novel, entitled “Hope”, was published in late 2023, while her first poetry collection in the Cypriot dialect was released in February 2025. At the same time, she is involved in painting, creating works inspired by Cypriot tradition and the people of Palestine. For more information, visit her website: www.marinachrysi.com
Elias Elias Hatzimichael:
He was born in Ayia Napa in 1987. He is a graduate of the Heraklion University of Crete and holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSc) from the Department of Health and Welfare Professions. He subsequently obtained a postgraduate degree in Healthcare Administration (MA) from the Open University of Cyprus. He works for the Cyprus Ambulance Service and participates as a trainer in internationally certified programs concerning emergency medical and nursing care of patients.
In 2022 he published his first poetry collection "My Kkevlitiki Mou Traoutkia".