A twofold event-tribute to the legacy of one of the greatest modern Greek authors, Nikos Kazantzakis (1883–1957), and his special relationship with China, was co-organized by the Embassy of Greece in China and the Southwest University in Chongqing, on Wednesday, 3 December.
Greek experts from the International Society of Friends of Nikos Kazantzakis (ISFNK), who travelled to China, delivered keynote speeches on the global impact of Kazantzakis' work to a large audience of scholars and students, shedding light on the life and works of the Cretan writer.
In his opening remarks, the Ambassador of Greece to China, Dr Evgenios Kalpyris, highlighted Kazantzakis' contribution to Greek literature.
In his speech, Mr George Stassinakis, Honorary President of the ISFNK, paid tribute to Li Chenggui, a Chinese translator of Kazantzakis, while Dr Katerina Zographistou, President of the ISFNK, focused on the global impact of Kazantzakis’ work and the Society’s mission. Ms Elena Avramidou, Member of the ISFNK and Director of the Greek Center for Sinology, Ionian University, talked about Kazantzakis’ relationship with China.
