The Advisory Committee of the Patrinos Carnival 2025 was appointed after yesterday’s unanimous decision of the Board of Directors. of KEDIP-Carnival of Patras as part of its regular meeting.
The new Advisory Committee, which expands in terms of the number of members by 2 regular members but also during its term, becomes 13 members and its term will end on April 4, 2025. 8 alternate members were also appointed, while one of the regular members will is a coordinator. The Advisory Committee is represented by the Carnival Academy of Patras, the Carnival Committee of Patras, the Jury Committee of P.K. 2025, the crews of the P.K., thematic working groups of the P.K. 2025 (Hidden Treasure Game Theme Group, Grand Ceremonies Theme Group: Opening and Ending, Children’s Carnival Theme Group, Grand Parades Theme Group: Night Walker and Grand Parade, City Image Carnival Theme Group, Volunteer Coordination Theme Group, White Swan Theme Group).
Specifically, the following were appointed as regular members:
1. Vasia Papavasileiou (representative of the Carnival Academy, crew 16) with substitute member Benediktos Ranios (representative of the Carnival Academy, crew 49) following the response letter of the Carnival Academy to the President’s request for its representation in the Advisory Committee P.K.2025
2. Aspasia Paizi
3. Nikos Kalfagiannis
4. Nino Heliocautos
5. Anastasia Angelakopoulou
6. Andreas Karachalios
7. Giannis Kopsinis
8. Giorgos Varnavas (Representative from the Hidden Treasure Game P.C. 2025)
9. Vassilis Hadjistavrou (from the crews of P.K. 2025)
10. Sevi Mandragou
11. Rhodes Georgios (representative of the Carnival Committee) with his deputy Ioannis Giannakopoulos following the response letter of the Carnival Committee to the President’s request for its representation in the Advisory Committee
12. Representative of the Jury P.K.2025. It will be defined soon with the designation of the Jury of the P.K. 2025.
13. Dionysia Theodoropoulou (representative of the thematic group of Great Ceremonies (Start and End)
The following were appointed as substitute members:
1. Iuli Doubou (deputy of Anastasia Angelakopoulou)
2. Elina Dervisopoulou (deputy of Yannis Kopsinis)
3. Stavroula Zarnavalou (deputy of Sevis Mandragos)
4. Konstantinos Drakopoulos (deputy of Nikos Kalfaiannis)
5. Panagiotis Voutos (Representative of the thematic working group for the Hidden Treasure Game, deputy of Giorgos Varnavas)
6. Ioannis Giannakopoulos (representative of the Carnival Committee, deputy of George Rodis)
7.Benediktos Ranio (representative of the Carnival Academy-crew 49, deputy of Vasia Papavasileiou)
8.Representative of the Jury of P.K. 2025. It will be defined soon by the appointment of the Jury of the P.K. 2025
As coordinator of the Advisory Committee of the P.K. 2025 Aspasia Paizi was appointed.
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**Interview with Vasia Papavasileiou: New Member of the Patrinos Carnival 2025 Advisory Committee**
**Interviewer:** Thank you for joining us today, Vasia. Congratulations on your appointment to the Patrinos Carnival 2025 Advisory Committee! Can you share your thoughts on what this role means to you?
**Vasia Papavasileiou:** Thank you for having me! I’m truly honored to be a part of the Advisory Committee. The Patrinos Carnival is such a vibrant and essential part of our culture, and being able to contribute to its success and evolution is both exciting and responsibilities. It’s an opportunity to collaborate with fellow members and ensure that our carnival reflects the creativity and spirit of Patras.
**Interviewer:** The committee has expanded to include 13 regular members and 8 alternates. How do you think this growth will impact the planning for the carnival?
**Vasia Papavasileiou:** The increase in members is a fantastic development! With a larger team, we can bring in diverse perspectives and ideas, which is crucial for planning an event as multifaceted as the carnival. Each member represents different aspects, from thematic groups to volunteer coordination, ensuring that every detail of the carnival is thoughtfully addressed.
**Interviewer:** Speaking of roles, can you tell us a bit about the working groups you will be involved in?
**Vasia Papavasileiou:** Absolutely! I’ll be representing the Carnival Academy, and particularly, I’m excited about engaging in the Hidden Treasure Game Theme Group. This theme offers us a unique opportunity to involve attendees in interactive experiences. I’m also looking forward to collaborating with the other thematic groups, as the Grand Ceremonies and Children’s Carnival groups are essential to making the event inclusive and entertaining for all ages.
**Interviewer:** The term for the committee ends in April 2025. What are some of your goals during this time?
**Vasia Papavasileiou:** My main goal is to foster collaboration among the various groups and ensure we create a carnival that resonates with our audience while highlighting our rich traditions. I also hope to enhance community participation, making sure that everyone feels included and excited about the event.
**Interviewer:** That sounds wonderful! Any final thoughts as you embark on this new journey?
**Vasia Papavasileiou:** I just want to express my gratitude to the Board of Directors of KEDIP-Carnival for this opportunity. I’m looking forward to a collaborative and inspiring journey with the Advisory Committee. Let’s make the Patrinos Carnival 2025 unforgettable!
**Interviewer:** Thank you, Vasia! We look forward to seeing how the carnival unfolds over the next few years.
