Key Information
Reference code
Title
Date(s)
- 1990 (Creation)
Level of description
Item
Extent
1 VHS tape, 1 CD
Scope and content
Interview with Andreas and Anthoulla Vasileiou and with an unnamed former lace maker (born in 1912) on topics including their lives, the local culture and tradition of lace making, and the history of Kato Drys village and its emigrant families (duration: 28 mins). In Greek.
Interview with Styllis [Porpaxias] on his experiences during the campaign by EOKA (Ethniki Organosis Kyprion Agoniston, or National Organisation of Cypriot Fighters) against British rule in Cyprus, 1955-1959 (duration: 8 mins). In Greek.
Interview with the Greek Orthodox parish priest of Kato Drys on topics including the churches in the village (duration: 43 mins). In Greek.
Interview with the elected head of the village on topics including the history of Kato Drys, its emigrants around the world, and the contribution of locally born Cypriot-Scottish hotelier Sir Reo Stakis (Argyros Anastasis, 1913-2001) (duration: 33 mins). In Greek.