General
The Cultural Association of Nea Vyssa «Stefanos Karatheodoris», founded in 1977, is dedicated to preserving and transmitting the cultural heritage of our refugee ancestors to new generations.
Our identity
The Association takes its name in honour of the Karatheodoris family, and in particular the internationally renowned mathematician Constantin Carathéodory, who hailed from the historic village of Bosna — today's Nea Vyssa.
AREAS OF ACTIVITY- Social initiatives
- Educational programmes
- Cultural entertainment
- Community development
Our objectives
Preserving heritage
Safeguarding the local cultural heritage.
Strengthening culture
Reinforcing cultural activities across the region.
Showcasing our place
Attracting visitors and boosting the local economy.
Education & culture
Raising the educational and cultural standards of members and residents.
To achieve the above objectives, the «Stefanos Karatheodoris» Cultural Association of Nea Vyssa has demonstrated rich activity through cultural events, the revival of traditional customs, initiatives that highlight the work of the Carathéodory family within the Carathéodory Museum, educational programmes with traditional dance lessons for children and adults, social and volunteer initiatives, as well as cooperation and networking activities with institutions and other associations.
Annual events
Each year we hold a memorial service for Constantin Carathéodory, revive traditional customs, celebrate the feast of Saints Constantine and Helen, and organise the «Vysseia» festival.
All events
World Mathematics Conference
In 2000 the Association organised a World Mathematics Conference in Nea Vyssa, honouring the international legacy of Constantin Carathéodory.
View the eventPartnerships
The association collaborates with cultural societies and organisations from the wider Evros region and across Greece, having taken part in various events both within Greece (Megaron Concert Hall, Herodion, Epidaurus, Ancient Olympia, Lycabettus) and abroad, in countries such as Bulgaria, Germany, Turkey and Egypt.
The association also works closely with all the bodies of the Municipality of Orestiada and the Region of Eastern Macedonia and Thrace, receiving moral and material support across every area of its operation. Its members and the residents of Nea Vyssa actively support its events and activities.