The inauguration of EVAT’s (Union of Vrontadousians in Attica) new premises took place earlier on this afternoon at 25 Raidestou Street in Nea Smyrni, south of Athens. The new premises were kindly provided by Mrs. Alexandra Mamalinga-Prokopiou – a Vrontadousian herself, and Blessed by the Most Reverend Metropolitan of Chios, Inousses and Psara, Mr. Marcos.
We were honored by the presence of Mr. Mattheos D. Los, Mrs. Mariella Varoni-Lo, the former mayor of Omiroupolis, Mr. Yiannis Malafis, former presidents of our Union, the president of the Chios Marine Club, Capt. Antonis Pitsilos, representatives of Chian Associations of Attica, Mrs. Dimitra Moutzouri, wife of the Regional Governor of North Aegean and many members and friends.
We especially thank our compatriot painter Mrs. Maria Sarri-Belle for the donation of a painting which was offered to our benefactor Mrs. Alexandra Mamalinga-Prokopiou.
We hope that our new premies will become a pole of attraction for constructive meetings, events and discussions of members and friends that will benefit EVAT*, our town of Vrontados, Island of Chios and our country in general!
*EVAT was established in 1960 and the majority of its members are involved with shipping and seafaring professions
