The City of Tarpon Springs

The City of Tarpon Springs

Kalymnos our Sister City

Situated between Kos and Leros, Kalymnos is the fourth largest island in the Dodecanese. Kalymnos is best known as home of the world s finest sponge divers. The sea has always been a focal point for island life and its colorful traditions and sense of community remain almost unchanged. Welcome to Kalymnos

The Town Pothia is island s capital with colorful houses built on the hills around the harbor. Pothia s population is about 11,000 people.

Pothia The down town waterfront cafes.

Main street Pothia

Pothia

Historical Review The temple of Delios Apollo Statue of Delios Apollo, now at Kalymnos museum. The Temple of Delios Apollo was built in the 4th century B.C. The History of Kalymnos can be traced back to 2000 years before Christ.

The island s culture is reflected in it s museums. Folk museum

Countless churches display beautiful icons by local artists.

Sea world museum

Visit to Mayors Office Mayor Beverley Billiris and Mayor George Rousos exchanging ideas.

Mrs. Maria Poullas is assisting Mayor Billiris with the translation.

The Dignitaries listening to speeches

Mr. George Markakos official of the Greek Government welcomes the Mayor Billiris and the Tarponites to Kalymnos.

Mr. Chris Alahouzos speaks on similarities of Tarpon Springs and Kalymnos.

Mr. Nick Billiris explains the educational programs available at St. Pete college

Mr. George Billiris elaborates on the Sponge Industry in Tarpon Springs

Miss Niki Petala High school teacher talked on history of Tarpon Springs and the contributions of the Kalymnians to the sponge industry in Tarpon Springs.

The culture director and the facilitator of the event was Mrs. Fannie Kapela Koutouzi

Mrs. Chrysoula Sifouniou county official is congratulating the City of Tarpon Springs and the Kalymnians for their contributions to Kalymnos.

The Mayors display our Tarpon Springs flag during the ceremony

Mayor Billiris presents a plaque to Mayor Rousos

Mayor Rousos presenting a gift to Mayor Billiris

Mayor Rousos presents a traditional scarf to Mayor Billiris

Mayor Billiris presenting a photograph of our city council to the Mayor Rousos

Mayor Rousos presenting a plaque to Mayor Billiris

Mayor Rousos accepting a City Pin from Mayor Billiris.

Mayor Rousos presents a sponge to Mayor Billiris

Mr. Chris Alahouzos presents a plaque to Mayor Rousos on behalf of the Pan Hellenic Federation of Florida

The Mayor is accepting a plague from members of Pan Hellenic Federation

Mayor Billiris presenting the City pin to Mrs. Katerina Klonaris for all her hard work. Mrs. Klonaris is a City Commissioner and responsible for tourism.

Culture presentation at signing

The Mayor with visiting Tarponites, Mr.& Mrs. Sakelson

Mayor dances the divers dance during the celebration

The dance group takes part in the celebration

The dance group takes part in the celebration

The dance group performing during the celebration

Mayor Billiris and Vice Mayor Christodoulou at Cardiac Symposium

Meeting room in City Hall

Sister Cities Kalymnos & Tarpon Springs