Following the relieving of Covid-19 restrictions in Greece,
the Municipality of Athens has launched a summer festival with live events
taking place in four outdoor places across the Greek capital.
Open to both residents and tourists, children and adults,
the festival includes concerts, theatre performances and dance shows taking
place at the Technopolis at Gazi, at the theatres of Kolonos and Grava and the
AB cinema of Ano Patisia.
From June to September, the municipality is offering the
venues to artists, art groups and companies to use them for free, while, also,
providing the necessary equipment.
Following a public call, the Municipality Events Committee selected
100 proposals for cultural events and announced a program of the City of Athens
Sports, Culture and Youth Organization and the Technopolis.
All events allow only a seated audience. The positions are operating in accordance
with the COVID-19 restrictions ensuring the safety of the artists and the public.
The festival is part of a 3-year “Culture is Athens” project
launched by the municipality to upgrade, promote and connect Athens’ cultural
entities and actively support artists and cultural employees affected by the coronavirus
pandemic.
“This summer festival is different from the others, because
it is organized by the Municipality of Athens, the people of culture and their
ideas. We want to support these people
but also provide the city with the colours and sounds it needs,” said Kostas
Bakoyiannis, the Mayor of Athens.
(I wish to thank the Greek press and media for the
information for this post)
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