Celebration Programme for the First Battle of the Struggle “Ligoudista March 27th, 1821"
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You are invited to attend the Commemorative Event of Honour and Remembrance for the First Battle of the Greek War of Independence of 1821, titled “Lygoudista, March 27th, 1821”, which will take place on Friday, March 27th, 2026, at 17:00, at the location of the old “Manousos Bridge” in Chora.
Detailed Programme
Friday, March 27th, 2026
- 17:00 – Completion of the arrival of officials at the old “Manousos Bridge” site
- 17:05 – Memorial service for those who fell in the First Battle of the Struggle at Lygoudista
- 17:20 – Wreath laying
- 17:30 – One-minute silence in memory of the fallen heroes – National Anthem
- 17:35 – Departure for the Central Square of Chora
- 18:00 (Central Square of Chora) – Reenactment of the Battle of Lygoudista and the oath of the fighters, followed by the keynote address by Mr Georgios Anastasopoulos, Head of Public Relations, Communication, and Protocol of the Municipality of Pylos-Nestor, and a greeting from the Mayor of Pylos-Nestor, Mr Panagiotis Karvelas
Traditional dances will follow, performed by:
- Cultural Association of Agia Triada Kalamata
- Friends of Tradition Kalamata
- Cultural Association of Gargalianoi
- Vlachopoulo Women’s Association
- “Koryfasia Athena” Cultural Association of Koryfasio
- Cultural Association of Pylos
- Cultural Association of Methoni
- Folklore Group of Chora
Master of ceremonies:
Mr Georgios Anastasopoulos, Head of Public Relations, Communication, and Protocol.