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An Exclusive Night at VILLA L'ÉPOQUE: A Glimpse into the Who is Who International Awards 2024 Pre-Party!


L'ÉPOQUE - L'ÉPOQUE magazine, as the Official Media Partner of the prestigious Who is Who International Awards, hosted a lavish Pre-Party at the enchanting Villa Tiara, also known as VILLA L'ÉPOQUE in Greece, on the beautiful coast of Athens. The event brought together a diverse group of guests from around the globe for a glamour night out!


09.27.2024 © L'ÉPOQUE USA


By Tracy Evans


Lello Ammirati and Prince Nereides Antonio Giamundo de Bourbon, owner of L'ÉPOQUE magazine, hosts of VILLA L'ÉPOQUE event in Greece.
Lello Ammirati and Prince Nereides Antonio Giamundo de Bourbon, owners of L'ÉPOQUE magazine, hosts of VILLA L'ÉPOQUE event in Greece © L'ÉPOQUE.

Destination Saronida, on a hillside facing the sea, VILLA L'ÉPOQUE welcomed guests who arrived from all over the world including political and diplomatic, literary, scientific and artistic figures.


On Tuesday, September 17, VILLA L'ÉPOQUE officially kicked off the week dedicated to the Who is Who International Awards 2024 by opening with a glamorous and convivial event featuring the exclusive participation of French singer Almée, stage name of Anne-Christine Caro, who performed in a private concert on a terrace with breathtaking panoramic views at the edge of a smoke-flooded pool as if suspended between sea and clouds, undoubtedly the most anticipated and surprising moment of the evening, a personal gift from the hosts of the event, Prince Nereides Antonio Giamundo de Bourbon and his partner Lello Ammirati. The evening was consumed with live music, photo shoots, drinks and unexpected encounters!


French singer Almée at VILLA L'ÉPOQUE - Photo by © Lello Ammirati.
French singer Almée for a private concert at VILLA L'ÉPOQUE - Photo by © Lello Ammirati.

During the evening, Prince Nereides de Bourbon and Lello Ammirati then received a public gift from Dr Yan Lijin et Mrs Wei Manman who arrived especially from China, a precious painting made by renowned Chinese artist Zhao Jing, which was presented in front of the distinguished guests as a sign of friendship and cooperation between China Silk Road Group and the Nereides de Bourbon Group conglomerate, owner of L'ÉPOQUE magazine.


Dr Yan Lijin offered a painting from Chinese artist Zhao Jing to Prince Nereides de Bourbon at VILLA L'ÉPOQUE - Photo by © Lello Ammirati.
Dr Yan Lijin offered a painting from Chinese artist Zhao Jing to Prince Nereides de Bourbon at VILLA L'ÉPOQUE - Photo by © Lello Ammirati.

Among the selected guests of the evening, in addition to the executives of the Paris-based magazine, Dimitrios Goris and Vassiliki Papageorgopoulou, the President and Vice-President of the Who is Who International Awards respectively, Dr Yan Lijin, Chairman of the conglomerate China Silk Road Group accompanied by Wei Manman, Deputy President of DODR Technolgy Co. Ltd, His Excellency Dr. Abdullah Belhaif Al Nuami, Former UAE Minister of Climate Change and Environment, Chairman of Sharjah Consultative accompanied by his wife, Georgia's Ambassador to Greece His Excellency Levan Beridze and his wife, to name a few.


Sharlette Hambrick, Irma Nioradze, Dr Yan Lijin, Wei Manman and Prince Nereides de Bourbon at VILLA L'ÉPOQUE - Photo by © Lello Ammirati.
Sharlette Hambrick, Irma Nioradze, Dr Yan Lijin, Wei Manman and Prince Nereides de Bourbon at VILLA L'ÉPOQUE - Photo by © Lello Ammirati.

Prima Ballerina Irma Nioradze accompanied by her husband, well-known Georgian entrepreneur Gocha Chkhaidze also graced L'ÉPOQUE event as well as producer of the well-known Georgian wine brand Askaneli Brothers, producer, journalist and independent director of the Golden Globes Sharlette Hambrick acompanied by Celeste Iuul, Yanna Andronopoulou, General Manager Microsoft- Greece, Cyprus and Malta, Rana Alnasir-Boulos, Chairperson at Global Women Forum, Italian model and actress Lilly Mandel acompanied by Davide Aliberti, Swiss entrepreneur Alessandro Civati, founder of the blockchain LutinX, producer and entrepreneur Sara Abbas, multi-award-winning architect and entrepreneur Debbie Flevotomou, famous Greek soprano Markella Hatziano, and many more.


Sharlette Hambrick and Prince Nereides de Bourbon at VILLA L'ÉPOQUE - Photo by © Lello Ammirati.
Sharlette Hambrick and Prince Nereides de Bourbon at VILLA L'ÉPOQUE - Photo by © Lello Ammirati.

Through its international events, including this latest one in Greece, L'ÉPOQUE aims to promote culture, international cooperation but also the excellence of the territories where the events come to life such as this time in Greece where the best local partners were selected including Olive Villa Rentals, a leading real estate agency that manages a portfolio of luxury villas throughout mainland Greece and the islands, the historic wine label Barafakas, gourmet cuisine served by Golden Olive Events, drinks prepared by Greek bar management Bartenders based on Metaxa brandy, and lights and sounds set by Mix Mix Lights & Sounds.


Dr Yan Lijin, Vassiliki Papageorgopoulou and Dimitrios Goris at VILLA L'ÉPOQUE - Photo by © Lello Ammirati.
Dr Yan Lijin, Vassiliki Papageorgopoulou and Dimitrios Goris at VILLA L'ÉPOQUE - Photo by © Lello Ammirati.

The event at VILLA L'ÉPOQUE, the second in Greece since 2023, served as a prelude to the Who is Who International Awards gala evening that then took place the next day at the Ble Pavillon & Ble Azure, not far from the Greek capital, where a number of international personalities who graced L'ÉPOQUE event were honored along with others who had come from all over the world for the remittance of the awards.


Irma Nioradze and Sharlette Hambrick at VILLA L'ÉPOQUE - Photo by © Lello Ammirati.
Irma Nioradze and Sharlette Hambrick at VILLA L'ÉPOQUE - Photo by © Lello Ammirati.
Vassiliki papageorgopoulou, Irma Nioradze, Irine Asatiani and Ambassador Levan Beridze at VILLA L'ÉPOQUE - Photo by © Lello Ammirati.
Vassiliki Papageorgopoulou, Irma Nioradze, Irine Asatiani and Georgian Ambassador to Greece Levan Beridze at VILLA L'ÉPOQUE - Photo by © Lello Ammirati.
Celeste Iuul, Alessandro Civati, Sharlette Hambrick, Wei Manman, Dr Yan Lijin, Irma Nioradze, Prince Nereides de Bourbon and Almée at VILLA L'ÉPOQUE - Photo by © Lello Ammirati.
Celeste Iuul, Alessandro Civati, Sharlette Hambrick, Wei Manman, Dr Yan Lijin, Irma Nioradze, Prince Nereides de Bourbon and Almée at VILLA L'ÉPOQUE - Photo by © Lello Ammirati.
Wei Manman at VILLA L'ÉPOQUE - Photo by © Lello Ammirati.
Wei Manman at VILLA L'ÉPOQUE - Photo by © Lello Ammirati.
Irma Nioradze and Lilly Mandel at VILLA L'ÉPOQUE - Photo by © Lello Ammirati.
Irma Nioradze and Lilly Mandel at VILLA L'ÉPOQUE - Photo by © Lello Ammirati.
Sara Abbas and Prince Nereides Antonio Giamundo de Bourbon at VILLA L'ÉPOQUE - Photo by © lello Ammirati.
Sara Abbas and Prince Nereides Antonio Giamundo de Bourbon at VILLA L'ÉPOQUE - Photo by © Lello Ammirati.
Davide Aliberti and Lilly Mandel at VILLA L'ÉPOQUE - Photo by © Lello Ammirati.
Davide Aliberti and Lilly Mandel at VILLA L'ÉPOQUE - Photo by © Lello Ammirati.

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