Monday
28 March, 2016 at 7:30 pm
Eudaimonia:
The Greek
Philosophy
of Happiness
Michael
Griffin
UBC
Classics, Near East and Religious Studies
Modern
developments in positive psychology and related disciplines are indebted to the
ancient Greek account of "happiness" and the well-lived life. This talk will explore Greek philosophical
ideas about happiness, and how they can still be relevant to our lives today.
Monday
2 May, 2016 at 7:30pm
Folklore
of the Island of Chios
Sophia
Karasouli-Milobar with Dimitrios Kontogiannis and the Zefyros Hellenic Dancers
This
talk will trace the folklore-year of the island of Chios, a journey through the
months and seasons with stops along the way to learn about local
customs, traditions, legends and pastimes. Dimitrios Kontogiannis and the Zefyros Hellenic Dancers will perform representative dances from Chios and the region.
The
Pharos programme for 2015/16 concludes with our traditional gala evening featuring
music, folklore, and dance. Pharos member Sophia, the author of
"Remembering Old Times: the folklore of the village of Vasileoniko [Chios]"; will introduce us to customs
and traditions of this beautiful island, and share with us some of her collection of old photographs. Dimitrios and his dancers are old
friends, and it will be wonderful to have them back with us.
*Please
note that this presentation will take place one week later than usual in order
to avoid a conflict with Orthodox Easter Celebrations.
