International Cultural Association Orpheus

At the end of July 2018 the fire brigade in Greece fought several forest fires that had got out of control. At least 80 people died in the flames. The fires east and west of the capital Athens were so great that clouds of smoke reached the metropolis and darkened the sun. The authorities declared a sate of emergency.

In order to help the victims of the fire disaster in Greece spontaneously and unbureaucratically the International Cultural Association Orpheus from Ludwigshafen has launched a fundraising campaign. The entire donation will be made directly and in full to the fire victims, promises the chariman Joannis Chorosis. The associatio has published the data of the donation account via its Facebook profile.

The International Orpheus Cultural Association was founded under the motto " Music unites" in 2009. In 2010 the "Chorus of Orpheus" was founded. Memberds are singers, misicans and musicans of different nations. The programme ranges from Byzantine music to Greek choral literature and folklore. The the mixed choir all people interested in Freek culture are welcome. Greek knowledge is not rewuired for participation. Also the getting used to unknown rhythms and sounds is done step by step and adapted to the choir's level.

The International Orpheus Cultural Association has gained a good reputation through many performances in the region, through participation in, for expample, the world festivals in the Theater im Pflazbau and through programmes it has developed itself, including a homage to Mikis Theodorakis as well as a homage to Melina Mercouri.