The 15th Medieval Festival of Rhodes is an homage to the departure of the Knights Hospitaller [Order of Knights of the Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem] from the Dodecanese in 1522, a landmark year for the historical and cultural development of Rhodes. Thε homage aims at making this part of local history known and highlights the cultural transition of local society. This contributes to better comprehending our cultural heritage, as shaped by this event, and to educate through quality recreational events in compliance with the mission of the Medieval Festival.
The programme of events in this ‘special edition’ of the Medieval Festival, included a series of 10 unique events held at monumental venues of the Medieval City of Rhodes and 3 more Dodecanese islands (Chalki, Kos and Leros), with the support of the Department of Dodecanese Culture of the Region of South Aegean. Events culminated in Mousiko Analogio (Music-stand) held on 22 December, dedicated to the Chronicle of the Siege of Rhodes by the Ottoman forces; Kostas Savvidakis, the well-known Rhodian actor was the narrator.
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The 15th Medieval Festival of Rhodes is an homage to the departure of the Knights Hospitaller [Order of Knights of the Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem] from the Dodecanese in 1522, a landmark year for the historical and cultural development of Rhodes. Thε homage aims at making this part of local history known and highlights the cultural transition of local society. This contributes to better comprehending our cultural heritage, as shaped by this event, and to educate through quality recreational events in compliance with the mission of the Medieval Festival.
The programme of events in this ‘special edition’ of the Medieval Festival, included a series of 10 unique events held at monumental venues of the Medieval City of Rhodes and 3 more Dodecanese islands (Chalki, Kos and Leros), with the support of the Department of Dodecanese Culture of the Region of South Aegean. Events culminated in Mousiko Analogio (Music-stand) held on 22 December, dedicated to the Chronicle of the Siege of Rhodes by the Ottoman forces; Kostas Savvidakis, the well-known Rhodian actor was the narrator.
