Για Τα Νισυρακια - Fall 2011

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Autumn in Nisyros
The autumn months in Nisyros bring a big change in the weather from the harsh heat of the summer. Because of the lack of water on the island, the wet Fall brought the opportunity for the inhabitants to collect rain water for household use throughout the season.

September:
September marks the beginning of the ekklisiastical and agricultural calendar. The 1st of September was always a special day, when the people of Nisyros would celebrate as well as pray for a prosperous and fruitful season. In Emporios, the Nikokires(women of the home) would tie together a large pomegranate, a bunch of red grapes, and a head of garlic, to make the traditional Rodostafyllo to hang on the family’s front door. This was said to bring good luck. During the month of September, the fishing boats, Trates, go out for Marides (smelts), Kolious (mackerel), Goppes (medium sized gray fish indingenous to the Aegean). Hunting season for Perdikes (quail) begins. Around the 15th of September the schools of Nisyros open with the yearly Agiasmos, (blessing).

October:
The beginning of October brings the Protovrohia (The First Rains of the Season). The farmers go out to their Horafia(Fields) for the Spora (planting of the seeds). Children would also spend their free time searching for Salingaria (snails). The island of Nisyros has very rich, and fertile soil, because of the volcano. Despite the lack of water, many indigenous fruits and vegetables thrive on our tiny island. Amygdala(almonds), Valanithies (Chestnut like fruit), and Loubounia (yellow juicy fruits). As the weather would get colder, it was necessary to use the Mangali (firepit) to heat the homes in Nisyros. Families would gather and tell stories, dance, and sing to pass the time.

November:
As November approaches the preparation for the Xoirosfagia (slaughtering of the pigs) takes place. This tradition is practiced throughout Greece and continues to be a very special and largest Glendia (parties) in Nisyros. Each family would prepare their largest pig, which had been fattened up all year to be ready for this indulgent feast. The Nikokires would cook traditional Nisyrian meals using every part of the pig. Fouki (pork stew), and Boukounies (deep -fried pork medallions) are very popular eveb today. Loukanika (fresh sausages) are stuffed and hung from wooden beams. When ready they would be fried and served with eggs. The lard collected from the big is called Mylla. This is stored in clay pots, and used for cooking and like butter over pasta throughout the year.


Religious Holidays/Panygiria

September 8th: Gennisis tis Theotokou/ Emporios
September 14th: Tou Stavrou/Mandraki
September 26th: St. John Theologos / Nikia
October 26th: St. Demetrios
November 8th: Taxiarchis (Archangels)/ Emporios
November9th: Agios Nektarios/ Nikia
November 21st Ta Isodia tis Theotokou/ Nikia
November 25th: St Catherine

Written by: Tina Papamichael-Molos

This Month’s Contributors: Irini Angelidakis, Nikos Sfakianos, Maritsa Xanthos

Works Cited:
Thebook. Λαογραφικα Εμπορειου Νισυρου by Πρ. Μιχαηλ Σκουλλη

Ο ΑΓΙΟΣ ΝΙΚΗΤΑΣ Ο ΝΙΣΥΡΙΟΣ - 21 IOYNIOY

 Ο Άγιος νεομάρτυς Νικήτας ο Νισύριος εγεννήθη στη Νίσυρο τής Δωδεκανήσου από γονείς χριστιανούς. Όπως συνέβη σε όλες τις τουρκοκρατούμενες περιοχές οπού πολλοί από ανάγκη ή από το φόβο των Τούρκων άλλαξαν την πίστη τους, το ίδιο συνέβη και με την οικογένεια του Νικήτα. Τούρκεψαν όλοι και ο Νικήτας μεγάλωνε με την συνείδηση αυτή ότι ήταν Τούρκος. Μία μέρα μάλωσε με ένα άλλο τουρκόπουλο και ή μητέρα του έβρισε το Νικήτα ονομάζοντας τον γκιαούρη δηλ. άπιστο. Στεναχωρημένος ο Νικήτας ζήτησε να μάθει από τη μητέρα του γιατί ή τουρκάλα τον έβριζε λέγοντας τον άπιστο.

Άγιος Ιωνάς ο Γαρμπής εκ Νισύρου

Εορτάζει την Κυριακή μετά την 10η Ιουλίου

 Tο «Βραβείο» της Ιεράς Μονής του Θεολόγου Πάτμου, μας πληροφορεί ότι το 1550 μ.Χ 5 μοναχοί εγκαταστάθηκαν στο νησί των Λειψών . Ένας από αυτούς ήταν και ο Άγιος Ιωνάς ο οποίος καταγόταν από τη Νίσυρο.Οι ασκητές μοναχοί με την ευλογία του Κυρίου έφτασαν στους Λειψούς, στον ορμίσκο Κοιμήσεως Της Θεοτόκου.

Τα Εθιμα Του Πασχα

Το Σαββατο του Λαζαρου: Τα παιδια λενε την <<καλαντιρα>> διλαδη τα Καλαντα του Λαζαρου και γυρναμε ολο το Μανδρακι. Εκεινη την ημερα φτιαχνουμε και τα λαζαρακια.

Την Μεγαλη Πεμπτη: Ξημερωνομαστε μαζι με τον Χριστο και οι γυνναικες ετοιμαζουν τον Επιταφιο ψαλοντας το Μοιρολοι η τα Εγκωμια.

Την Μεγαλη Παρασκευη: Γυρναμε τον Επιταφιο σε ολο το Μανδρακι και στον Αγιο Σαβα πεταμε βεγγαλικα

Zumba Your Thursday Away!

What could be better than a fantastic opportunity to meet & gather with Nisyrians while getting fit?! The Nisyrian Society is pleased to announce the addition of Zumba classes to our schedule! According to the official zumba site, zumba is a fusion of Latin and International music that creates a dynamic, exciting and effeive fitness system. The classes will be held every Thursday evening at 5:30 pm in the Youth basement of the Society at 31-80 41st street, Astoria, NY. The cost per class is $5.00. If you are interested in participating, please call in advance to reserve a spot. For more information please contact Athena Sfakianos at 646-515-9850.

Η Κριση της Ελλαδας με τον Γιωργο Νικητιαδη

 The Dodecanesian Federation, with the cooperation of many other organizations, invites you to attend an open gathering this Sunday, March 13 at 4.00 p.m. at the Chian House, 44-01 Broadway Astoria. The Minister of Tourism and Culture of Greece, our own GEORGE NIKITIADIS will be the main speaker. It is essential to participate and become informed about the fiscal crisis our Motherland is facing.

Πασχα στην Νισυρο 2011

 Ειναι με μεγαλη μας χαρα που σας ανακινονουμε οτι η Χαραυγη εχει αρχισει να οργανωνη το ταξιδι της στην Νισυρο το Πασχα του 2011. Το ταξιδι θα διαρκεσει απο την Μεγαλη Εβδομαδα εως το τελος της Λαμπρης Εβδομαδας. Επειδης οι τιμες των εισιτηριων πρως την Ελλαδα αυξανονται οσο πλησιαζει το Πασχα, οπιος ενδιαφερεται να επικινονισει το συντομοτερο με τα ταξιδιοτικα τους γραφεια η με τον κυριο Μιχαλη Μιχαλο. Επισης οσοι ενδιαφερονται να κανουν αυτο το ταξιδι με την Χαραυγη να επικινονισουν με την Κυρια Ειρηνη Αγγελιδακη, Προεδρος της Χαραυγης, για να μπορεσει να διαωργανωσει την πορια του ταξιδιου στην Νισυρο.

Ο ΑΓΙΟΣ ΓΡΗΓΟΡΙΟΣ ΓΡΑΒΑΝΟΣ Ο ΝΙΣΥΡΙΟΣ

  Ο Γρηγόριος ήταν κι αυτός ένας από τους συνοδοιπόρους των Κολυβάδων, που ακλούθησε το γέροντα του Νήφωνα σε πολλούς σταθμούς, στο Άγιο Όρος , σε διάφορα νησιά του Αιγαίου και κατέληξαν στην Πάτμο..

Για Τα Νισυρακια - February 2011

Holidays Observed this Month In Nisyros

In America children celebrate Halloween in October. In Greece people celebrate Apokries. Apokries is considered the Carnival period before the 40 days of strict fast for the Lent of Easter. During Apokries, the people of Nisyros dress in costumes and masks, going door to door, almost like the American tradition of Trick or Treating.
During the second week of Apokries, known as Kreatini (Meat Week), meat may be eaten every day, even the traditional fast days of Wednesday and Friday.
The Thursday of the second week of carnival is known as Tsiknopempti (Tsikna Thursday). This is when the festivities begin. Traditionally, everyone must cook meat so that the smoke or tsikna fills the air and everybody knows it’s a feast-day.

Haravgi's Corner

The Pan-Nisyrian Ladies Society of Haravgi has had many successful events over the last several months.

  On October 3rd 2010 the Haravgi Society sponsored a bilingual medical lecture at the Hellenic Cultural Center, in Astoria. The physicians of Nisyrian decent ,spoke in detail regarding their respective specialties. The participating doctors were, Helen Gouzoulis Koutsos M.D. - Internal Medicine, Lorraine Chrisomalis Valasiadis M.D. - Gynecology/Risk Pregnancy Specialist, Triantafillios Fillos M.D.- Oncology/Hematology.

Για Τα Νισυρακια

Holidays Observed In Nisyros This Month
 On our little island of Nisyros the people celebrate many religious holidays in the manner that most of Greece does. After all the festivities of Christmas are over, the holiday season does not end as it does here in America. In Nisyros the celebration continues through the first week of January.

ΙΕΡΑ ΜΟΝΗ ΠΑΝΑΓΙΑΣ ΣΠΗΛΙΑΝΗΣ ΝΙΣΥΡΟΥ

  Το μοναστήρι της Παναγίας της Σπηλιανής στη Νίσυρο αποτελεί το λατρευτικό κέντρο του νησιού καθώς και ολόκληρης της Δωδεκανήσου. Η ονομασία της μονής οφείλεται στο γεγονός ότι το καθολικό είναι σπηλαιώδης ναός που είχε χρησιμοποιηθεί ως αχυρώνας. Το μοναστηριακό συγκρότημα που στέκει πάνω σε ένα βράχο ύψος περίπου 30 μέτρων από τη θάλασσα, που οι Νισύριοι ονομάζουν «οξό».

WikiLeaks Uncovers War Scenario between Greece & Turkey

WikiLeaks Uncovers War Scenario between Greece & Turkey

Greek News

Greek News

Cultural Sites Inagurated on Nisyros Island

Cultural Sites Inagurated on Nisyros Island

Nisyrian Youth Mission

The Nisyrian Youth Organization was created in an effort to bring together young Nisyrian Americans. Over the past several decades, the mission of the Youth has been to bring together young adults in an effort to help them keep in touch with their Nisyrian roots and surrounding community. The dedication of our past, current and future members have provided the Youth with continued success. More recently, the interest in our organization has dwindled. We are no longer the strong Youth we once were. At this point in time, we have less than twenty full – paid members, the majority of which are members of our board. We have made numerous attempts to contact new and old members via e-mail, Facebook and mailings. With the new year upon us, we have decided to make a fresh start and bring back the youth organization that we remember, the one mirrors the memories of our parents and grandparents. 

Geologists At Nisyros

Over the course of the last decade, our beloved island has caught the attention of the diaspora as it takes strides toward the future. With advancing technologies as an increasing and necessary part of local residents’ lives, Nisyros is no longer the island solely based on simplicity and tradition. Technology has increasingly provided local residents with new means of conducting business and new forms of leisure. Although much attention has been paid to the technological advancements that are an important part of the every day, little has been drawn to the island’s natural attractions.

Social Networking in Nisyros

In the past few years social networking has become a cross – cultural phenomenon. With networking sites such as MySpace, Twitter and Facebook, communicating with friends and family has become easier than it has ever been. More and more young adults living within the United States and Canada have managed to maintain friendships with other children and young adults in Nisyros. Perhaps the prominent site of communication, Facebook statuses let us take a glimpse into the lives of those living on our island when we are thousands of miles away and keep us updated on the happenings that consume our conversations for weeks at a time.