“Crete at a Crossroads of Civilizations” is the title of the third educational summer program organized by the Centre for Ancient Greek and Chinese Civilizations (KELKIP) in collaboration with the School of Philosophy of the University of Crete, the Institute for Mediterranean Studies (IMS-FORTH), and Southwest University of China.
The program will take place from July 13–24, 2025, in Athens, Heraklion, Rethymno, and Chania. It is aimed at students from Chinese universities and is designed to offer them a first encounter with the diverse cultures that have intersected in Crete from antiquity to modern Greece. This will be achieved through a series of visits to museums, archaeological sites, as well as towns and smaller villages across the island.
In addition to guided tours of historical sites and museums in Crete and lectures at the University of Crete, the program includes educational workshops on ancient scripts. It also features visits to emblematic archaeological sites and museums in Athens, as well as places that introduce students to the history of modern Greece, such as the Kazantzakis Museum in Myrtia.
Furthermore, in an effort to connect with local communities — and following coordination with local authorities — part of the activities will be hosted in Anopoli, Sfakia. There, participants will attend a screening of the recent Chinese film The Answer to Forever (in collaboration with the cinephil.101 festival organized by the Department of Philosophy in Heraklion last May), along with writing workshops for the children of the local elementary school.
This program significantly contributes to the University of Crete’s international outreach, showcasing Crete as a historical meeting point of civilizations and a bridge between “East” and “West.”
Instructors and Organisers of the Summer School
Antonis Anastassopoulos, University of Crete, Ottoman Studies
Chloe Balla, University of Crete (Organising Committee) , University of Crete – Ancient Philosophy
Artemis Karnava, University of Crete (Organising Committee) – Archaeology
Giannis Kokkinakis, University of Crete – History
Thanassis Mailis, University of Crete, Professor of Archaeology – Archaeology
Maria Poulopoulou, University of Crete – Modern Greek Language
Aris Tsantiropoulos, (University of Crete, Organising Committee) – Anthropology
Sophia Trouli, University of Crete – Museology
For more information please contact : GreeceChina@fks.uoc.gr
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