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Nafpaktos Battle of Lepanto commemorations

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The city of Nafpaktos is organizing organized commemorative events from October 3 to October 11, 2026, to mark the 455th anniversary of the Battle of Lepanto. The program includes included the ‘Lepanto 1571’ sailing race in collaboration with the Patras Sailing Club, alongside various educational and artistic activities. A central highlight of the celebrations is a reenactment scheduled for Saturday, On October 10, at 21:00 in the Venetian Harbor. Directed by Dimitris Siountas, this production will utilize new technologies, such as video mapping on the surfaces of the castle, and will integrate performances by dancers and acrobats on both land and sea. As part of the anniversary celebrations, 9, the Municipality of Nafpaktia is hosting a cultural event on October 9 titled hosted ‘Journey to Spanish Culture: Music, Dance, Poetry’ at the former Xenia Nafpaktos building. This event aims to honor honored the historical connection between Spain and the Battle of Lepanto, specifically highlighting Spain’s decisive role in the Holy League in 1571. The program features 1571 through a piano duet by Zizi Korkontzelou and Konstantina Papageorgiou performing works by Spanish composers including Joaquín Rodrigo, Isaac Albéniz, Enrique Granados, and Manuel de Falla. The musical performances are Papageorgiou, accompanied by dancers Martha Karali and Valia Nasopoulou, with and Spanish poetry recited by Fai Glava and Valia Nasopoulou. The centerpiece of the celebrations was a reenactment held on Saturday, October 10, at the Venetian Harbor. Directed by Dimitris Siountas, the production utilized video mapping on the castle surfaces and integrated performances by dancers and acrobats. The event drew international media attention from the Spanish news agency EFE and the South Korean network KBS. The commemorations concluded on October 11 with religious services at the Holy Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint Demetrios, a wreath-laying ceremony at the Venetian Harbor, and the opening of a historical exhibition titled ‘NAFPAKTO: Siege and Liberation’ much to the interest of the local community.

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