Greek language, Greek wine and Greek finger food

UNESCO has declared 9 February as "World Greek Language Day" because of the language's contribution to world culture. On this occasion, the Saxo Institute's Section for Greek and Latin recently received a request from the Greek Embassy in Denmark, in which they suggested that the department and the Embassy join forces to celebrate this World Day of the Greek Language. Unfortunately, the enquiry arrived too late to set up an event for 9 February. Therefore, the World Day of the Greek Language is celebrated on 25 February with an afternoon seminar in English with the following programme:

14:00

Welcome

Head of Department Anders Holm Rasmussen (Saxo Institute)

Approx. 14:10

Opening address

The Greek ambassador to Denmark, H.E. Fragiskos Kostellenos

Approx. 14:10-14:30

Professor Birgit A. Rasmussen

The Greek Language and Its Significance for Indo-European Linguistics

Approx. 14:30-14:50

Associate Professor Heine Hansen

Novel Terms for New Discoveries: On the Legacy of Greek Philosophy

Approx. 14:50-15:20

Professor Troels Engberg-Pedersen

The Greek Language and Its Significance for Early Christianity

Afterwards, a reception with Greek wine and 'finger food'.

Everyone is welcome, and registration is not necessary.