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Asi Gonia Hosts Public Lecture with Manolis Lekkas

Sunday, 12 July 2026/Source: Haniotika Nea/1 min read

The Cultural Association of Asi Gonia, "O Timios Stavros," is hosting a public lecture on Monday, July 20, 2026 at 20:30 in the outdoor courtyard of the village primary school. The speaker is Manolis Lekkas. Asi Gonia is a traditional mountain village in the Apokoronas area of Chania regional unit, known for its strong Cretan identity and role in wartime resistance history. The event is free and open to the public, taking place in an open-air setting during a pleasant summer evening. Tourists staying in the Chania area who are interested in local culture and history are welcome to attend. The village is approximately 35 kilometers southeast of Chania city, accessible by car via the inland road through Vrisses.

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