Chania to host student conference honoring poet Kostis Karyotakis

The 1st Experimental Gymnasium of Chania and the University of Crete, in collaboration with the Municipality and Regional Unit of Chania, are organizing a student conference from February 18–20, 2027. The event invites secondary school students from across Greece and Greek-speaking schools abroad to present creative interpretations of the poet Kostis Karyotakis through various media, including poetry, theater, music, comics, podcasts, and digital creations.

This conference serves as a precursor to 2028, which will be declared the ‘Year of Karyotakis’ to mark the centenary of his death. The conference themes will explore Karyotakis’s connection to Chania, his life during the interwar period, and his relevance in the modern world. The initiative aims to inspire educational and school activities leading up to the anniversary year.