΄Mantzaros΄ Philharmonic Band takes part in Corfu cricket 200th anniversary celebrations
cricket
24 Apr 2023
/ 15:34
CORFU. "The historical ties between ΄Mantzaros΄ Philharmonic Society and the Hellenic Cricket Federation (ELOK) are very strong and are confirmed at important events such as this."
('Mantzaros' Philharmonic Society). 'Mantzaros' Philharmonic Society was officially invited by the Hellenic Cricket Federation (ELOK) to take part in the celebrations for the 200th anniversary of the first cricket match on the island on 23 April, 1823.
Renowned teams from the UK have been invited by ELOK to take part in a series of matches for the anniversary.
A section of the 'Mantzaros' Philharmonic Band, conducted by Spyros Rouvas, led the parade of sportspeople and played the anthems of the Hellenic Cricket Federation, Greece and the UK along with other pieces.
The Philharmonic Society said that the historical ties between ΄Mantzaros΄ Philharmonic Society and the Hellenic Cricket Federation (ELOK) are very strong and are confirmed at important events such as this.
For this reason, they said, they will always support the existence and development of this sport in Corfu in any way they can.
Renowned teams from the UK have been invited by ELOK to take part in a series of matches for the anniversary.
A section of the 'Mantzaros' Philharmonic Band, conducted by Spyros Rouvas, led the parade of sportspeople and played the anthems of the Hellenic Cricket Federation, Greece and the UK along with other pieces.
The Philharmonic Society said that the historical ties between ΄Mantzaros΄ Philharmonic Society and the Hellenic Cricket Federation (ELOK) are very strong and are confirmed at important events such as this.
For this reason, they said, they will always support the existence and development of this sport in Corfu in any way they can.
