Mikis Theodorakis stands out as one of modern Greece’s most prolific and internationally renowned composers, born on July 29, 1925. To honor the centenary of his birth, the Hellenic Ministry of Culture has declared 2025 the “Year of Mikis Theodorakis."
On this occasion, and in the framework of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ Strategic Planning for the years 2024–2027 and its initiatives to promote Greek culture, many embassies and consulates of Greece worldwide have throughout this year organized events to honor Mikis Theodorakis and pay tribute to his legacy.