by Irma Havlicek
Powerhouse Museum web producer
![A strong turnout of locals at the cinema in Chora to hear about the Zagora Archaeological Project](https://zagoraarchaeologicalproject.org/wp-content/blogs.dir/14/files/2013/10/IMG_2745_audience_at_Chora_Zagora_presentation-300x225.jpg)
Despite blustery conditions and intermittent rain, there was a heartening turnout of Andriote locals last night for the presentation by Zagora Directors, Dr Stavros Paspalas and Dr Lesley Beaumont, about the work being done at Zagora.
The Directors of the project, Stavros, Lesley and also Professor Meg Miller, are keen to develop and strengthen links with the local community, and to share their enthusiasm for Zagora and Andros with the locals who have so generously welcomed us into their midst.
![Lesley Beaumont speaking to the audience of locals at Chora about the work at Zagora](https://zagoraarchaeologicalproject.org/wp-content/blogs.dir/14/files/2013/10/IMG_2736_Lesley_speaking_Chora_Zagora_presentation_cropped.jpg)
![Dr Stavros Paspalas speaking to Andros locals in Chora about the Zagora Archaeological Project](https://zagoraarchaeologicalproject.org/wp-content/blogs.dir/14/files/2013/10/IMG_2739_Stavros_speaking_at_Chora_Zagora_presentation.jpg)
The presentation was held in Greek at the cinema/theatre in Chora and the rapt attention of the audience throughout was testament to their avid interest in the project. This was confirmed by a lively question-and-answer session after the presentations.
![Dr Lesley Beaumont speaking to Andros locals in Chora about the Zagora Archaeological Project](https://zagoraarchaeologicalproject.org/wp-content/blogs.dir/14/files/2013/10/IMG_2741_Lesley_speaking_at_Chora_Zagora_presentation.jpg)
![The audience applauds heartily after the presentation about the Zagora Archaeological Project](https://zagoraarchaeologicalproject.org/wp-content/blogs.dir/14/files/2013/10/IMG_2748_audience_at_Chora_Zagora_presentation_cropped.jpg)