New entry: Hydriot

Ydraiika: a neighbourhood in Piraeus between Miaouli Coast and Sachtouri, Theotoki and Thoukydidou Streets, crossed by Chatzikyriakou Avenue. The imposing Church of Saint Nicholas is a prominent landmark. The Hydriots, together with the Chians, were the first settlers of Piraeus.

It is heard in Gogos’s song “Down in Ydraiika” (1939)

I’ll come again tonight to celebrate

to stay up all night in Ydraiika

Piraeus girl, playful and cheeky

so you can see how I love you,

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