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It would be nearly impossible to fully describe the magic that was the Iliad Reading held here on Chios but we can always try. The night was full of reavealing moments for everyone who came, with the greatest overall impression being the enthusiasm of the Greek people for reading the work aloud and to each other and to an assembled congregation of mixed ages. A unique opportunity for the Greek readers, they made the most of it and delighted in bringing the Iliad alive to an engaged and entranced audience. An impassioned player of ancient Greek music provided a truly stunning ambience which helped to produce a reading of the highest caliber. Each person that left the event shared the feeling that they had been affected positively by the public reading and that there was no way to truly compare this new experience with previous exposure to cultural events. A magnificent evening and a deep tribute to founder Kathryn's efforts to bring the works of Homer to audiences throughout the world, but especially to the one on this island, the birthplace of the great Bard. Many thanks to all who participated and helped to produce and sponsor the event. A truly joyous, unique, magnificent evening.