The History of Crete through the press in an original document exhibition in Gouverniotissa

The “history of Crete through the local press” is the title of the exhibition hosted in a hall of its building complex Panagia Gouverniotissa located in Potamies of the Municipality of Hersonissos.

A significant exhibition of historical documents that is also combined with an honorary tribute to the journalist Nikos Kazantzakis.

The exhibition gates will be open from tomorrow, Tuesday, April 23 to agencies, schools and citizens until November 15.

Visitors can tour through four historical periods: the Turkish-Egyptian, the Cretan State, the Asia Minor disaster, but also the Second World War and through the newspapers to refer back to the big and small moments of the local society, its joys and misfortunes, its anxieties and desires.

They are immortalized on the front pages of newspapers the personalities who played a small or big role in local affairs but also the political situation that prevailed each time on the island.

Of particular interest is the first newspaper published in 1830 in Crete by the Egyptian Administration. It is about “Vakayi Giridiye” (the title is rendered in Greek as Cretan Journal), which was written in Greek and Egyptian languages.

For about two centuries, the Cretan press has followed the course of the mega-island through turbulent but also smooth periods.

The exhibition, which unfolds for the first time the history of the Place and of the Local Press, is co-organized by:
– The Organization for Culture and Development of Rivers, the “Governor”
-The Union of Editors of Daily Newspapers of Peloponnese – Epirus – Islands
As well :
– The Region of Crete and
– The Municipality of Hersonissos

Manuscripts
The space also exhibits two historical relics, which belong to the collection of the press museum of ESIEPIN, namely the signed letter of Theodoros Kolokotronis as well as the resolution of the 3rd National Assembly in Troizina in 1827, by which Ioannis Kapodistrias is invited to come to Greece and take over the governance of the country.

Programs
At the same time, in a specially designed room, actions and targeted educational programs are implemented – free of charge – for students, so that they can come into contact with archival material and understand what news means and why newspapers are “sources” for the past and knowledge. To see the changes in the transmission of news and information over time, with manuscripts, print and digital technology.
A special program for students that combines knowledge and play.

Nikos Kazantzakis
In the context of the exhibition, a leading form of Greek literature, the most translated modern Greek writer, is also honored.
Nikos Kazantzakis, however, unfolding only his activity as a journalist – correspondent with his texts published in Athenian newspapers.
The monastery site of Gouverniotissa, which after its renovation is a place of worship but also of Culture, operates:

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday

From 10:00 to 16:00.

Closed every Monday

PS For school visits, information on the phone

697-2323300

The tour of the monastery

The Governess visitor can also browse:

-In the renovated Byzantine church of the Virgin Gouverniotissa which is recorded by excellent frescoes of the 14th century.
– In the Exhibition of Ecclesiastical Heirlooms, where the wood-carved icons of the Governess, holy gospels, the Codex of the Monastery, handmade priestly vestments, ecclesiastical utensils (holy glasses, lances, crosses) are exhibited, while in an adjacent room copies of the portable icons of the monastery are housed of the 16th century.

-In the special showcases through which a part of the history of the Monastery unfolds. Its role in the Cretan Revolution (weaponry of that time is also exhibited), in the creation of schools and documents are exhibited that confirm the financial aid it sent to the Heraklion mayor.

– In the Folklore corner that presents an important sample of the priceless treasure of our tradition. The old exhibits take you back in time and the way of life in the Cretan home to the art of weaving with the traditional loom.
– In the tamata exhibition the history and use of the votive objects is presented. They include supplication, supplication, thanksgiving and offering as well as proof of healing and salvation of the pleading believer, objects so familiar and dear to all of us.

– In the Botanical garden

– The age-old olive tree which is a monument of nature as its age is estimated to be many centuries.

– And finally to admire the amazing view towards Lagada and

– To enjoy his coffee or soft drink at the refreshment bar that operates on the premises.

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