Her Myriam Kiassou
The contribution of Samos in the fight for freedom is captured in a shocking video for their anniversary 200 years since the Revolution.
In the 6:30 minute tribute created on his behalf Municipality of Western Samos, on the occasion of the celebration of the revolution of 1821 on the island, the history, the culture, the natural beauty, the architecture, the society and the special features of the place are transformed into shots that “take your breath away”. They connect yesterday with today and give a special tone to the celebrations for the Greek revolution.
The video, in which citizens voluntarily participate, presents impressive shots of the island from above, moments from the social life of the place, customs, folklore, arts, traditional dances as well as representations that refer to the Revolution and the role of the island in the struggle for national independence.
The Revolution in Samos
Samos proclaimed the revolution on the night of April 17, 1821 under the leadership of Constantius Lahanas. The flag of the revolution bore the symbol of glaucus and the words “Freedom or death”.
Lycurgus Logothetis then took over the administration of the revolution on the island. During the revolution of 1821, Samos maintained a local administration called the Samos Military System.
The island was successfully protected by the Greek fleet after its victories in the Battle of Samos and the Battle of Gerontas. Although it was not occupied by the Turkish fleet, it did not join the newly formed Kingdom of Greece.
It was incorporated in Greece on November 11, 1912.
“It is necessary for every state to be constantly vigilant in order to safeguard the democratic acquis”
His message for the celebration of March 25, he expressed talking to o Mayor of Western Samos Alexandros Lymperis stressing that the Revolution of 1821 proved that the mental strength of the Greeks, their bravery and valor became the most powerful weapons in an unequal struggle for their freedom and pointing out that the events of the day, the war in Ukraineunfortunately confirms to us that it is necessary for every state to be constantly vigilant in order to safeguard its territorial integrity and its democratic achievements.
As the Mayor characteristically stated, March 25 is one of the biggest religious and national holidays for the Greeks and our homeland. Together with the Annunciation of Our Lady, we honor one of the leading historical events in the world, the national uprising of 1821.
“We must honor and be grateful to our ancestors, the heroes of our Greece, who with their youth still teach the values ​​of democracy and patriotism,” said Mr. Liberis, urging us to keep the memories alive and wish to have unity. unity and solidarity as a society.
«We approached the history of the place with awe»
“With passion, respect and awe we approached a part of the history of our place”, stated on his part to the director of the video Michalis Katinas expressing his thanks both to the Municipality of West Samos for his trust, and to all those who participated in the project in front of and behind the cameras.
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