Those interested in the vibrant history of Kastellorizo were delighted to find a number of stunning artefacts on display at the Kastellorizian Association of Victoria’s clubrooms earlier this month.

‘Treasures from Kastellorizo, From the Cabinets of the Memory Keepers’, curated by Connie Gregory, was an exhibition held over two days showcasing costumes and jewellery, along with embroidery and household items passed down through generations.

“The work involved in putting the display together was hugely rewarded by the evident enjoyment of all those who attended,” Mrs Gregory told Neos Kosmos.

Researcher and co-author of An Island in Time, Nick Bogiatzis, presented a lecture on Kastellorizian jewellery and artefacts, while many attendees brought along their own personal possessions for discussion.

“Mr Bogiatzis spoke for one-and-a-half hours to an attentive audience who would happily have stayed on for much longer, as he was such a charismatic and knowledgeable speaker,” said Mrs Gregory.

“He also brought along a large and startling image of the island of Kastellorizo, taken from a plane about to bomb the island in 1943.”

President of the Kastellorizian Association Dr Nick Lolatgis said he was heartened by the number of young people who attended the event.

“The level of interest amongst Kastellorizians in learning more about their heirlooms bodes well for the continued preservation of their treasures,” said Dr Lolatgis.

The event was recorded on video from start to finish and will be made available through the association’s archives.