Καλκανίδης Γιώργος

My name is George Kalkanidis; I am 27 years old, originally from Orestiada in Evros, and I am a professional photographer. I started out studying accounting, but I dropped out when I discovered how much photography allows me to express myself. So I followed that passion by studying at two schools—one offering general studies in photography and the other specializing in photojournalism and documentary photography—in Larissa and Athens, respectively. From 2019 to the present, in addition to my studies, I have attended workshops led by renowned Greek photographers and worked as a photographer for one year at the Greek National Opera as part of the Ministry of Culture’s program, “All of Greece, One Culture,” in 2023 and 2024, and then I ran my own photography studio for a year in the city of Orestiada, where I am currently based—though my goal is to travel wherever necessary.

About the Event

The Melitzazz Festival aims to showcase and promote the rich cultural heritage of Tsakonia in a modern and creative way. History, tradition, architecture, the Tsakonian dialect, weaving, and Tsakonian dance intertwine with traditional and contemporary music, events, culinary experiences, workshops, seminars, and film screenings. Scattered events and street concert stages stretch through the alleys and squares of Leonidio. In the town’s architecturally distinctive mansions and tower houses, visitors can explore historical exhibitions and installations, contemporary art exhibitions, workshops, and film screenings.

George Kalkanidis

George Kalkanidis

Leonidio

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