Link 86 by NGO K.A.NE.

LINK No 86 December 15th 2016

Table of content • ABOUT US 4 • K.A.N.E STAFF 8 • PROGRAM OF THE YOUTH CENTER 12 • NEWS FROM AUSTRIA 14 • INTERVIEW WITH EVS 16 • HOMETOWN WOERDEN 20 • WHAT'S HAPPENING IN THE YC 24 • THE MAGIC OF WELSH POETRY: A CHILD’S CHRISTMAS IN WALES 25 • FANTASTIC BEASTS OF FRANCE 28 • THE MARVELOUS WORLD OF CHT'I PEOPLE 38 • RECIPE: THE FAMOUS TORTILLA ESPAGNOLA 45 • Pursuit: from Greece to Croatia in the time of Homer 47 • ZOOM ON KALAMATA! 50 2

EDITOR: Tea Križanec DESIGN: Laura Gimenez CREDIT PICTURE: Simon Fletcher/ lola / dreamsofchristmas / adminnlpro

TEL: STAFF MEMBER OF KANE: +302721110740 Filaretos Vourkos Fotini Arapi EMAIL: Jelena Scepanovic info@ngokane.org Nantiana Koutiva URL: EVS: https://kentroneon. Tea Križanec wordpress.com/ Rüya Hazar http://www.ngokane.org/inOskar Shrattenecker dex.php/el/ Laura Gimenez Rosa Vernooij FACEBOOK: Renée Hoogenboom https://www.facebook.com/ Sara Amghar kentroneon/?fref=ts Arthur Gallagher Aroa Liébana Rellán Molly O’Doherty Óscar Villarraso López Martyna Czypicka 3

About us : Hi, This is RĂźya from Istanbul,Turkey. I am 28 years old. I have studied Maritime Transportation and Management Engineering in Istanbul Technical University. Then, i started working on tanker ships as an officer. So, i was once an old mariner, than after leaving ships become a full time traveller and now i am a volunteer in Kalamata until next middle of May:). I am into sports, cultural activities and travel.

Hi there, my name is Renee, I am seventeen years old and I am from the Netherlands. I arrived last monday and I will stay here for ten months. My work will be therapeutic horseriding and in the keviab. I just finished highschool and I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t wanted to study immediately, then I came across EVS and it turned out to be the perfect thing to do this year. Because I am doing something good and I will learn a lot from it. I hope that when I come back I will have new friends and have a lot more life experience.

Hello my name is Oskar Schrattenecker, I am 18 years old and from Linz/Austria. I am doing Evs in Kalamata. The main reason for me to do Evs was because i didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know what I wanted to do in my future so hopefully I get orientation during my Evs. Also since first of January in Austria you can do a long term Evs instead of your military service, so this was a nice opportunity. I started my Evs one month ago on 18. of April and my project lasts for one year, I work in the Youth center of Kalamata. Me and 6 other Volunteers live in an apartment near the Youth center, Hi everyone! My name is Rosa and I am 17 years old. I come from a small town called Woerden in the Netherlands. I just graduated from high school, so now I am taking a gap year before I will go to university. I like hanging out with friends, watching a movie, going for a hike and cooking. I will stay in Kalamata for 9 months to work in the Day care centre for autistic children. We visited Kalamata in the beginning of August for one weekend, so we got to see a little bit of Kalamata already. The people here have been really nice, but it is so different from the Netherlands. I hope to become more independent here and meet new friends. I am also looking forward very much to learning about autistic children and how to approach them. 5

Hey guys! My name in Martyna and I’m new volunteer from Poland! I’ve grown up in Poznan (west side of the country). I’m 26 this year and I try to enjoy every minute of my life! I’m crazy about Greece, this is my favourite place in Europe – however I love to travel and I take every opportunity to see the world. In my free time I like to read and spend time outside of the house. I love to eat, this is my biggest passion! I’m totally a beauty freak.

Hi ! My name is Laura and I’m 24 years old. I come from a small town in France called Le Thor (yeah like the north god), it’s around Marseille. I have a bachelor degree but I wanted to do something else this year, something that will give me life and work experiences: I wanted to be useful. I’ll work in KANE’s office as the webdesigner of the team and I’ll stay in Kalamata for 1 year; I’m really looking forward to it! I have quite a lot of hobbies; I love to draw, write, read, play video 6 games, watching movies and tv show and so on.

Kalimera to all of you, I am Sara, I am french and I am 21 years old. Since yesterday, I am a new volunteer in Kalamata and will stay here for a year (maybe more ...?) in order to give some help to the horse riding center of kalamata and the Kefiap as well. More over, I will give french lessons at the Youth Center of the city. I met people I will work with and I am really excited to start being part of the project. Horse riding center is a real peacefull place for anybody who needs to connect his mind with his body. The couple of therapist working there are sensitive and receptive people, so if you have any physycal pain, just go to the horse riding center :) !

Hi ! My name is Aroa, I’m from Madrid in Spain but I live in Màlaga, the south of Spain. In Spain I’m working in a secondary school for dance, I’m the teacher for hip-hop, funks, break dance and classic for teens. I have 18 years and I love dance, photography and watch movies with my friends. 7

Greetings dear readers! Tea is my name and art is my game. You’ll be able to see me around Kalamata through the next nine months of my EVS. I came from Croatia and apart from Croatian lessons I will be leading the Creative arts workshops in the youth centre where we will be doing different kinds of creative projects. Hopefully, I will learn a lot of new things during my stay here and have a chance to share my skills with you. When I go back home, I will be finishing my studies at the university (Art history and Indology). Can’t wait to meet all of you and I hope we’ll create wonderful artsy things together!

Hello, my name is Arthur, I’m coming from France. I will stay in Kalamata for a 12 months EVS, working at K.A.N.E office. I will animate some workshops here and participate in media communication. I’m glad to be here and experiment the greek way of life.

Hi ! I’m Oscar, I’m from Spain, I live in Màlaga, so close to Africa. I love the fashion world and I worked as organiser and teacher of modeling in lot of fashion shows. I’m an animal lover, I have a tiny dog called Fredy. Music is very important in my life, I’m listening music every time. I like traveling every time I can, I think exploring the world is the most interestng in your life.

Hello everyone! My name is Molly and I come from the UK. I’ve moved here from a city called Bristol in England. I am going to be working in K.A.N.E.’s office. I’ll be helping with the programming, development and evaluation of activities. I’ll also be helping out in the Youth Centre and running an English Conversation workshop. I love cooking, watching films and doing yoga. I also really enjoy helping people to connect with their local history. Before I came here I was working in museums and archives for many years. I am really excited to be in Kalamata and I feel very lucky to be here working as an EVS volunteer. 9

Kaneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Hello, I am Filaretos Vourkos. For the last 10 years I am working in the field of Non-formal education as avolunteer, youth worker and youth trainer. 6 years ago,I decided to create the Youth Centre of Kalamata, in orderto initiate youth work in Kalamata and promote active citizenship as factor for change.

Hi, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m Jelena Scepanovic, an EVS coordinator in KANE and the volunteer of the Youth center. I came from Montenegro 2012 as an EVS volunteer. I really liked the idea of the Youth center and the work that KANE does, so I decided to stay and be part of it.

â&#x20AC;&#x2122; staff Hi my name is Fotini Arapi and I am project manager in K.A.NE. organization and responsible, among other things, for all sending motilities (sending EVS volunteers, participants in training courses, interns, etc). Apart from my work in K.A.NE., I also volunteer in the Youth Centre of Kalamata, a volunteer initiative managed by a team of local volunteers. I am very proud of and I love the Youth Centre, its dynamic atmosphere, and most of all, its natural inclusiveness that allows everybody to feel â&#x20AC;&#x153;at homeâ&#x20AC;? there. See you around :-D

My name is Nantiana! Im 23 years old. I live in kalamata! I were living for 5 years in patras! I were studying there greek philology and now im teaching greek to youth center in kalamata. 11

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News from Austrian Elections Earlier this year, especially on the 24. of April the presidential elections took place in Austria, since in Austria we have a two round system (the people vote directly their candidate, and then if in the first round there is no absolute winner a second round takes place with only the two most popular candidates) this was not the final round. On the 22. of Mai the second part of the election took place, the two candidates were Alexander Van der Bellen an Independent, (but Member of the Green party) and his Oponent Norbert Hofer from the FPĂ&#x2013; (Freedom Party of austria).

m Austria Alexander Van der Bellen, won this Election with an outcome of 50.3% for his favor. Even if the difference was small, it was legit win, and he was suposed to become President. But this was not the end of this election, since there were some problems and unsolved difficulties during the count of the election, the FPĂ&#x2013; contestet the Vote and demanded a re vote of the Vote. After some Discussions the re vote was set for the 2. of October.During that period half of the country was tense and waiting for that day, both of the candidates were holding again an intense battle for the win. Shortly before that day, the vote again got prosponed because the glue in the voting envelopes were faulty. And at the end the final round if the Election took place on the 4. of Dezember. And again Alexander Van der Bellen won the election now with a higer percentge of 53.76%. So now the final result is clear and Alexander Van der Bellen will be the next austrian President for the next six years.

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Interview with an EVS' volunteer Martyna: Dear Óscar, firstly, can you introduce yourself? Oscar: Hi!! My name is Óscar, I’m 19 years old. I’m from Málaga, south of Spain. I live very close to the cost with my Mum, Yolanda, my little sister, Corina, and my tiny dog, Fredy. I’m studying audiovisuals technics (editing videos, photoshop, movie making, etc.). I’m a volunteer in my city from summer 2015, and I really love it! M: I would love to know, why you decided to come to Greece for so long time? I think it’s a very brave decision, to be 19 years old and leave your country and your family. O: First, I’m a really independent person. I thought this opportunity was really good, so I just took it! Now I can gain different experience. I choose Greece because I think the Greek situation need movement and I think voluntary service this is a really good way to made Greece better! M: I know you saw a little bit of Greece already – you were in Nafplio and Athens, it’s your third month in Kalamata. What do you think about this country and people? O: I really love it! Kalamata is a very nice city and the Greek people I’ve met are so lovely and friendly, that they make me feel like I’m in home. 16 M: What do you like the most in Greece and what is your little

Greek-nightmare? O: I love beaches!!! They are so clean, bright, beautiful and azure.. I can’t wait for the good weather, then I will go to swim! My nightmare…. I don’t really know, I think being lost. M: Does Spain is similar to Greece? What you can find in common and where you can see the biggest difference between those two countries? O: Yes, I can see the differences, but we a lot of similarities. For example seaside is reminding me of my beautiful city! I think the biggest difference is cuisine – dishes and recipes are completely different! M: Can you tell us, why did you pick this EVS project? Are you satisfied with your job here? O: To be honest, I chose it, because it was the one free project in Kalamata. Personal I like to work with animals or something with the computer, but I’m really happy with my work, it’s completely different and you can meet a lot of new people! M: Except of worktime, what do you like to do in your spare time? What is your biggest passion? O: I love photography and I take a lot of photos of everything! I have a YouTube Channel and when I’m bored I like to make videos – like challenges or tutorials. My biggest passion is… FASHION! I literally love that world! I work as a model and I coordinate fashion shows in Spain. I had hope to find something like that here, in Kalamata, but unfortunately I don’t think it’s possible! M: Do you have any plans after EVS? Do you want to travel some more or do you want to go back to Spain? O: Of course, I will still working in my model agency and I want to go to the university. And for sure I will still traveling! My dream is live from airport to airport! 17

M: Ã&#x201C;scar, it was pleasure to talk with you today! Thank you very much! O: Thank you too!! Follow Oscar on his Youtube channel !https://www.youtube. com/channel/UCDuL39cBPE4SRHoqaSX1PzA

By Martyna 18

Hometown Woerden is a small city in the middle of the grasslands. The municipality has round 50,000 inhabitants. Woerden is located between the biggest cities of the Netherlands: Utrecht, Amsterdam, The Hague and Rotterdam. This makes it ideal for commuters who work in those cities.

Buildings Woerden is a really old city and was situated on the northern border of the Roman empire. Throughout the years a lot of beautiful buildings appeared in the city. This is het arsenal (the arsenal) which was built in 1762. It was renovated a few years ago and now functions as a beautiful hotel.

n Woerden By Rosa

In the middle of the city we have a typical Dutch windmill, which is called ‘De windhond’. It still functions and it is selling self-produced flower and other local products. The castle of Woerden was already built in the 15th century and now functions as a location for weddings and business meetings. It also serves as a residence for people who have an intellectual disability.

At last we have ‘de raadhuis’ (the townhall) which is from the 18th century and it’s a really pretty building. Nowadays it functions as the city museum. They have exhibitions that vary every few months.

Restaurants and cafés Because Woerden is quite small the night life is not amazing. Even though we have some nice pubs, like ‘De pompier’ and ‘Café Victoria’ (also known as Arie), but I think you will mostly find locals there. If you really want clubs, you can better go to Utrecht, which is quite close to Woerden.

We don’t really have a nice, Dutch cuisine, but there are some really good restaurants in Woerden with trendy food. Breuren is one of my favorites. It is a really popular restaurant/café located on the square. You can have lunch and dinner there, but also just go for a nice coffee or cocktail. We also have a good tapas restaurant which is called El Rey. You can order small bites and share it. It is currently located in the castle, which makes the experience even better.

Cheese and markets Woerden is really close to Gouda, which is really famous for Gouda cheese. A lot of it was also produced and traded in the region of Woerden. We have a farmer’s market every week on 22 Wednesday on the main square. On this bazar typical Dutch

cheese and other local products are sold. The farmers also take their rabbits and goats sometimes, which is really nice for the children.

A typical tradition from Woerden is â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;de koeienmarktâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, which is literally translated as the cow market. It is held once a year and attracts people from the whole region. Cows are judged on their looks and they are traded. You can also find a flee market and a fair with rides for children. On this day people eat a green soup made from split peas combined with sausage.

The Magic of Welsh Poetry: A Child’s Christmas in Wales

One Christmas was so much like another, in those years around the sea-town corner now and out of all sound except the distant speaking of the voices I sometimes hear a moment before sleep, that I can never remember whether it snowed for six days and six nights when I was twelve or whether it snowed for twelve days and twelve nights when I was six... These enchanting words are the opening lines of a long poem titled “A Child’s Christmas in Wales”. The poem was written in 1952 by Dylan Thomas, a famous Welsh poet. Dylan Thomas grew up in a small city called Swansea, in the Southern part of Wales, in the United Kingdom. It tells the story a Christmas in the past from the perspective of a young boy. The festive time is remembered in a romantic way, as full of life and magic. The poem is known all over Wales and the UK and has been used in schools, theatre plays, stories and even short animations. The poem tells the story of one night where there is a fire in a neighbour’s house. This is followed by a boy telling another boy 24 about his memories of old Christmases. Images of snow, the

sea, wolves and bears, singing and music, smells and tastes are all conjured up. Local characters come in and events unfold, family members interact and presents are unwrapped.

It is popular because it shows us a Christmas from another time, a Christmas that is simpler and different to the one we celebrate today. Dylan Thomas was born in 1914. So if some of these ideas come from a festive period he remembered as a boy, they would have been happening nearly 100 years ago. In the story we hear about sitting in front of the fire, drinking parsnip wine (parsnip is a root vegetable common in the UK) and about uncles singing and playing the fiddle (the fiddle is an instrument similar to the violin). For many people in the UK this is very different to the way we experience Christmas now. Today Christmas is often orientated around buying many presents, consuming a lot of food and alcohol and watching television. Of course these are all 25

enjoyable things! However they are not so similar to the oldfashioned, simpler Christmases that our grandparents would have appreciated. On the other hand, many people enjoy the poem because we can see the links between the “older” Christmas traditions and the same traditions that are celebrated now. For example, we still spend time together as a family, we still play games, eat turkey at dinner and exchange presents. Another reason for the poem’s popularity is that it is written from the point of view of a child, and this is why there is a sense of magic. Christmas for a child is always unique and this feeling really comes across in the poem. For me, I love this poem because I also grew up by the sea in Wales. When I read it it makes me feel close to my home and to the countryside. It reminds me of the specialness of being a child during the festive season, when everything seems magical. --- So if you’re interested check out this wonderful poem! You can find it online here: http://gutenberg.net.au/ ebooks07/0701261h.html

By Molly

Fantastic Beasts of France

By Arthur

2 - Nain Rouge

1 - Lutin

There’s bound to be a similar creature in wherever you’re from, so this is definitely not new anymore. This type of hobgoblin is also referred to in other cultures as dwarf, elf, fairy, gnome, imp, leprechaun, pixie, sprite, and many other things. But the lutin figures primarily in the folklore of Normandy and they may either be good or evil. Just like its Anglo-saxon counterparts, lutins also play a role in Christmas, as they are the ones who assist Père Noël.

The Nain Rouge or literally, the Red Dwarf, is a kind of Lutin that also hails from Normandy. Described as small and child-like with “blazing red eyes and long, rotten teeth”, this nasty little bugger is not something to be messed with. Red or black fur boots complete his getup, but don’t let the devilish leer fool you. It is said that the Nain Rouge may be spotted prior to major catastrophic events.

3 - Dames Blanches Dames Blanches literally mean “White Ladies” and there’s probably a version of this where you’re from. Some consider them ghosts while others classify them as female supernatural beings or fae folk. In France, the Dames Blanches are popular in the regions of Lorraine and Normandy and were said to appear in Occitan, the Pyrenees mountains and various other sightings. They are said to lurk near caverns, ravines, bridges and other narrow places where they can attract the attention of people passing through. They are generally not too mean or evil, but they could still do some damage if you don’t play up to their whims and demands. Kinda like female bandits, but the supernatural kind. 4 - Matagot or Mandagot It is basically a spirit in animal form. Among its favourite forms include black cat, dog, cow, fox or even rat. 28

While considered to be evil, other accounts say that matagots or mandagots can be actually helpful and could even bring wealth to a home if it is well-fed. There are plenty of versions on How To Care for Your Matagot, but the bottomline is, if you get something out of it, expect to give something in return, too. 5 - Loup-Garou By now werewolves have probably lost their appeal to you, with all the new breeds of werewolves popping up on TV and literature. I mean, werewolves were scary, like, the first ten times you heard of it, right? But don’t dismiss werewolves just yet because you have yet to meet…. the French werewolves! The French loups-garous, there are major differences from how the other western cultures portray werewolves. For one, the loups-garous do not have to wait until the full moon to transform into wolves… they can do so at will. The loups-garous are also fully aware of what transpires when they’re in wolf form, so they don’t turn into raving wild beasts. They retain their intelligence but their senses and abilities are enhanced, making them so much more difficult to destroy than the average werewolves. 6 - Beast of Gévaudan It’s the scary fact that this was actually recorded in history. That’s right. There was actually a man-eating wolf-dog that wreaked havoc on the former province of Gévaudan

or what is presently known as Lozère in Haute-Loire. Between 1764 and 1767, there were a series of reported attacks by what eyewitnesses described as “beasts with huge teeth and massive tails”. The victims’ throats were torn out and it resulted to over a hundred deaths. Some of the victims were also partly eaten. Yikes. The scare caused by this foul beast led to a royal intervention, with Louis XV the king himself ,sending out his professional hunters to put an end to the killings. 7 - Melusine The Melusine is a feminine spirit that seems to resemble a mermaid and she is popular in the folklores of the northern French regions. She lives in rivers and springs and other fresh waters, and is sometimes featured with wings or one or two tails that could either be a serpent’s or a fish tail. 8 - Gargouille This legendary water-spouting dragon with four legs and bat-like wings is said to have terrorized the Seine River. But Saint Romain, the archbishop of Rouen saved the day by taming the gargouille through the sign of the cross. The monster’s neck and head was then mounted on the town’s cathedral as a way of displaying God’s power. Later on, the creature began to be carved in buildings as drainage (because gargouilles spout water, too), 30 and eventually, it became the modern gargoyle in architecture.

THE MARVELOUS WORLD OF CHT'I PEOPLE ! Hi guys ! This time I would like to talk a bit about some people in my region who are called "cht'i. Have you ever watched "Bienvenue chez les cht'i" ? ... (if no, don't worry) What the f**k is a CHT'I ? They all the time say "heinnnnn ?!" (=> "what"), they eat french fries with smelly cheese on it, they have a dialect that you'v never heard and.... the last but not least ...... they will call you fore sure "biloute" just because they like you (BUT, biloute is nowadays a child way to talk about ... penis, sorry guys true story). Personnally, I come from North of France, but I am not a cht'i. I can't get their dialect.It's totally different from actual french language. Here is french language : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e_o3u1hy5GI here is cht'i dialect : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w3rV7gCRO9E Can you hear the difference ?

Anyway, the word " cht'i " or "the northern French dialec-

t"("the person from northern France"), was invented during the World War I by "poilu" which were not of the region, and which so indicated(appointed) their companions who were native of Nord-Pas-de-Calais. This word was created from the words " ch' is ti, ch' is mi " (it is you, it is me). This language is still spoken in regions Nord-Pas-de-Calais (except the district of Dunkirk) and Picardy (less the fringe the South), and in Belgium in the Province of Hainaut to La LouviĂ¨re.

( on the right side is the french actor Dany Boon, who's very famous in France, but especially in North of France because he's cht'i)

By Sara

THE FAMOUS TORTILLA ESPAĂ&#x2018;OLA What do you need? - Fry potatoes, 800 grams - Eggs, 6-7 large - Fatty salt - Virgin olive oil The first thing we are going to do is peel and wash the potatoes very well, and we will cut them in small pieces, so that we can fry them well. If you like more you can cut them into slices, as you like. It is important to use good potatoes to fry, is the basis of all good tortilla. We put a frying pan with plenty of virgin olive oil to heat, and when it is at ideal temperature, we will fry the potatoes. Try to use a large skillet or fry the potatoes in several batches. When the potatoes are well fried on all sides, trying to be browned but not so much as if they were to eat them directly, we remove them, we put fat salt on top and let drain on absorbent paper. We will beat the eggs in a large bowl, and when the potatoes have slightly tempered, we throw them on them and mix everything well to absorb the beaten egg. We put the frying pan to make the tortilla to heat with a little oil in the bottom, and when it is hot we are going to throw the mixture of eggs and potatoes. We leave on a medium heat that 33 goes by curling the egg by the bottom. If you are not in a hurry,

the slower the tortilla, the better it will be inside, since it will not stay raw inside and very cooked on the outside. But everything depends on the taste of each one, because if you like little made, make it to fire rather strong. It also influences the thickness of the tortilla, since at greater thickness, more time we need to make it well inside and out. and for finish we will use a flat plate wider than the frying pan to turn it around, and now... ENJOY

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Pursuit: from Greece to Croatia in the time of Homer A tale of war, cunning women and shiny animal fur This is a story about a pretty well-known group of sailors called Argonauts (Aργοναuται) named after their ship Argo (Aργώ). They had a brave proud leader called Jason and he wanted to sit on the throne in Thessalia (which was, actually, righfully his). Now, the king who WAS sitting on that throne, Pelias, would let him sit

on the throne if Jason retrieved the „golden fleece“. So, what is this „golden fleece“? In Greek mythology, the Golden Fleece (χρυσόμαλλον δέρας) is the fleece of the gold-hair winged ram, which was held in Colchis. It's a symbol of authority and kings and power and whatnot. (There is a whole separate story on how the fleece got there in the first place so you can look it up later.) So, Jason went to Cholcis to get this shiny fleece. Luckly, he got some help on the way, from none other than the king's (king of Cholcis, not Pelias) daughter Medea, who was madly in love with Jason. He managed to get his hands on the fleece and they started returning home (with Medea, of course, as Jason promised that he would marry her if she helped them in the first place). Maybe they would actually make it home but some

of the Gods were not really happy with Jason taking the fleece so they sent huge winds to turn the ship to a different path. To make things worse, as soon as someone realized the fleece was missing, the king of Cholcis sent his soldiers to go after Jason and the Argonauts... and his daughter. The one leading the pursuit was the king's son Apsirt (brother of Medea).

After a while, the Argonauts had no other choice than to enter the river Ister (that's how they called the Danube back then). It's important to know that, back then, people thaught that Ister (Danube) was a river that flows into the sea on two sides. The Argonauts sailed far following the river and then entering Sava and after that a number of smaller rivers that branched out finally arriving to the northern part of what is today the Croatian coast and the region of Istria. When they reached the islands today called Cres and LoĹĄinj, Apsirt and his companions caught up to them. There was a fight and Medea proved to be of use again as she lured Apsirt into a trap so Jason could kill him, which he did. They named those islands then Apsirtidi after their fallen leader Apsirt. The Argonauts quickly sailed further away leaving their pursuers in despair. Defeated, they spirit was broken and they couldn't continue the pursuit anymore. Also, they were afraid of going back 36 and reporting to the king what happened (telling the king that

they failed AND that his son is dead? I wouldn't like to be in their shoes) so they decided to stay in that area. They started a settlement on the coast and called it Polai, signifying "city of refuge". Today it's the Croatian city called Pula and the region it's situated in is called Istra after the river Ister which they thought they were sailing through on their way there. The story of the Argonauts continues on as their journey was long and full of obstacles. As the areas of their travel is well described, sailors used it later as an oral manual for sailing through those areas. Greek geographers, historians and poets alike were fascinated by the complete tale and it inspired many later works. PS: you are probably wondering if the story has a happy end. Well, let's just say that if by â&#x20AC;&#x17E;the endâ&#x20AC;&#x153; you mean Jason returning home with the fleece, yes, it has a happy ending.

By Tea

EVS’ DA Hello everyone ! The new team of EVS is now completed and we are going to spend a wonderful year all together! Maybe it’s the time to discover a bit more about us... in our daily life with all the funny thing it brings. Cultural differences, language barrier, missunderstandings, funny situations.. Here is your monthly edition of EVS’S DAILY LIFE. [MOLLY and diplomacy]: [ROSA (to SARA) ]: "My way or the highway." "BUT I'M NOT NA0KED !" [Laura, trying to help] : «I'm not useful but I'm here.»

[LAURA speaking with Renée after watching Easy A]: "You have a pocket full of sunshine [Oskar talking about Tru- now?" mp policy] : «Well, Chi- [Renée, sadly]: "No, I na built a wall and they don't have pockets." don't have so many mexicans...» [OSKAR] : «Ok, I will not take a shower, because I [SARA to Rosa] : «It's think I am clean.» funny with this pants it look like you're naked !» [Arthur, a little bit drunk] 38

AILY LIFE : «I don't want to be alone We waited until he was in my room...» in his room and Arthur put some fucking creepy [MOLLY, often] : "Blimey music and Renée started !" to hit on something very slowly. [OSCAR at the office]: "I Then I jumped out of the am a Vampire. [whispecloset screaming and ring] Be careful..." grabbed him ! He is traumatized now ! [Bouloukou house, com^^" posed of Arthur, Renée, Molly and Laura] Laura telling the story : "Oh god last night. we embushed Oka (AKA Oscar). We put all the light off with the fuse and we hid in the appartment. I went in his closet, Molly in Oskar's room, Arthur on the balcony and Renée in her temple. 39

By Laura

What's happening in the Youth center. By Ruya The Human Library is an international movement that promotes an inclusive way to challenge prejudice through social contact. Just like in a real library, a visitor to the Human Library can choose a Book from a range of titles. The difference is that Books are people, and reading is a conversation. Social contact is known to be among the best ways to challenge prejudice, and the Human Library enables it to flourish. The Human Library provides a safe environment for people to engage in conversation within a framework of respect, and with the permission to respectfully ask questions and share experiences. The dialogue that the Human Library facilitates has the potential to challenge prejudice, stigma and discrimination. In practice, the Human Library celebrates the diversity and positive difference of our communities, raises awareness of many different reasons people may experience exclusion, and takes positive action to address some

of the issues that can lead to bullying, abuse and hate crime. Book titles deliberately acknowledge and provoke the assumptions or common prejudices that we, or society may have, and Readers are empowered to choose from a broad range of titles, and challenged to engage with the people behind the labels during short and respectful conversation. This month on 21st of December, we will find this opportunity in the Youth Center. With 5 people which we call them “books” , will be waiting for you to “read” them… 5 Book, 5 Circle of knowledge, With 5 “readers” For 10 minutes. If you want to re-read the same “book” again, you will be able to go back to circle again. Kentro Neon will be waiting for 40 you on this beautiful event.

Theme for December: Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year ! Kentro Neon Kalamatas invites you to participate in a photo contest which aims to discover the beauty of our city. Regardless of the technical capabilities of your camera (or even your phone!), be open to your own creativity and new challenges! The competition is a cyclical event – each month we will indicate a new theme. Set the zoom both on people, society, the events taking place in the city, as well as everyday situations! You can vote for the most beautiful picture in #PhotoContest #ZoomOnKalamata ! All photographers did their best, so now it’s YOUR TIME to choose a winner! The winner will be chosen by YOUR “LIKES”!

Also we want to inform you, that the second photography contest of Youth Center Kalamatas has reached its end, with a winning picture of your choice! Dimitris Soumis congratulations! Photo of the month November !

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