Radio Pigadi is a live broadcast and series of recorded documentations produced during a one-week ASOC workshop, culminating in a live presentation on the final day. It features stories from village residents about the old wells and the village’s history, highlighting its deep connection to water. The program also includes live interviews with participants, collectives, students, and professors, offering reflections on the workshop and the ASOC programme. By amplifying local voices, Radio Pigadi adds a rich narrative layer, connecting community heritage with the workshop’s collaborative outcomes.
Radio Pigadi is produced by Maria Efthimia Gkouma, Andrea González, and Thanasis Petsinis.
Interview with Evaggelos Spyrou
Exploring Thesprotia’s Geological Heritage
In this episode, Andrea, Mariefi and Thanasis interview Evaggelos Spyrou, a local geologist from Livadari, Thesprotia. His research delves into the geological heritage of the region, documenting and naming natural landmarks based on local knowledge and traditions, recording local histories from testimonies, literature, and old books, and preserving traditional songs.
Interview with Vrilissos Team
Restoring Greece’s Hidden Trails
In this episode, Andrea, Mariefi and Thanasis talk with Dimitra Mazaraki and Diamantis Papadopoulos from Vrilissos, a volunteer group dedicated to preserving Greece’s rural paths and landscapes. Since 2005, Vrilissos has travelled to remote villages to restore hiking routes in rural areas, fostering ecological consciousness and reconnecting abandoned communities. During the GrrWaterLandscapes workshop, they worked with students and locals to revive an old path linking the Styx Lagoon and Morfeas Cave, blending conservation with community heritage.
Necromanteion of Acheron
Unveiling Ancient Myths on a Journey to the Necromanteion of Acheron
In this live recording, Radio Pigadi journeys into the Necromanteion of Acheron with Dimitra Nikolaou and Christina Serifi, tracing the footsteps of ancient myths. Situated on a hill where the Acheron and Kokytos rivers converge, this oracle unveils layers of history, marking the presence of communities over hundreds of years. Here, visitors were once mentally and physically prepared to meet the spirits of their ancestors, seeking guidance and prophecies for the future. Together, we follow the echoes of these rites and the myths they inspired.
Interview with Vaggelis Serifis
The oldest resident of Morfi reflects on village’s History, Village Relocation, and Lifelong Connection to Water
In this episode, Andrea, Mariefi, and Thanasis talk with Vaggelis Serifis, the oldest resident of Morfi, who shares memories of the village’s history, relocation, and traditional connection to water. Vaggelis recalls how, in the 1950s, villagers moved from the old hillside settlement to the valley, driven by the need for reliable water access, as the old settlement depended on a single well, with women carrying barrels of water on their backs. Over time, wells were built in Morfi, improving water access for households and fields, though construction was often dangerous. In the 1970s, municipal water arrived to Morfi, sourced from a river near Kalodiki Lake.
Pie Making with Sevasti
Baking Cheese Pie and Uncovering Local Stories
Andrea, Mariefi, and Thanasis, along with workshop participants, join Sevasti Serifi in her external kitchen to learn the art of making a traditional cheese pie. As they follow Sevasti’s recipe and trace the ingredients, they uncover rich stories from local oral history, blending culinary tradition with cultural heritage. Follow their journey to discover how to make a cheese pie using local ingredients and traditional tools.
Ante Marw sto Pigadi Song
A Tragic Tale of Water and Resilience
Vaggelis Serifis performs the traditional local song Ante Maro sto Pigadi (Άντε Μάρω στο Πηγάδι), which tells the tragic story of a newly married young woman who falls into an old well and drowns while fetching water. Through this poignant tale, the narrative highlights the historical struggles of water scarcity in the region and the immense hardships faced by women in their daily lives.
Paidia tis Samarinas
Vaggelis Serifis Revives the Story from the Greek War of Independence
Vaggelis Serifis performs Paidia tis Samarinas (Παιδιά της Σαμαρίνας), a heroic folk song from the Greek War of Independence. It honors the warriors from Samarina, a village in Grevena, who fought valiantly during the Siege of Messolonghi in 1826. Inspired by the dying words of their leader, Michos Floros, the song preserves their legacy of courage and sacrifice.
Final podcasts production by Thanasis Petsinis.
