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Greece and Spain made plans for future cooperation in culture, including joint digital exhibitions, the Minister of Culture of Greece, Lina Mendoni, announced after her meeting with the Ambassador of Spain to Greece, Enrique Viguera.
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Mendoni and Viguera discussed a series of common initiatives focused on anniversary projects for the 500-anniversary of the Magellan-Elcano voyage, the 450-year anniversary of the battle of Lepanto (Naupactos) and the 1821- 2021 bicentennial events in Greece.
In this direction, Viguera told the Minister of a Spanish film production, in progress, featuring the lives of two important personalities of Greek descent: Seafarers Juan de Fuco (Ioannis Focas) and Fransisco Albo from Chios, a member of the Magellan-Elcano mission. The first explored the coast of Canada and the latter participated in Magellan's crew on the first discovery voyage o the planet. A program is planned to promote the unknown Spanish supporters of the Greek War of Independence.
(Unfortunately I could not find a picture of Fransisco Alba from Chios)
On her part, Mrs Mendoni informed the ambassador of actions to promote the royal estate at Tatoi into a touristic and cultural centre. The project is of particular interest to Spain, as Sophia, the former queen of Spain and wife of King Juan-Carlos was born there.
Unfortunately, a joint project between the archaeological museums of Athens and Madrid had to be cancelled due to COVID-19.
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