Greek Independence
Athens
Day
in
WHAT:
Grab your best viewing spot as Athens rolls out the pomp and
pageantry of its annual Greek Independence Day celebrations
with a series of colourful street parades.
From 11am on the Friday,
capital (and other youth
uniforms and traditional
the Hellenic Parliament in
students from schools all over the
associations) will march in their
dress through central Athens (past
Syntagma).
On the 25 th , the grand military parade will begin its march
mid-morning from Vasillissis Sofias Avenue, past Hellenic
Parliament and the Academy of Athens, to the soundtrack of
civil and military marching bands, followed by a procession of
military vehicles. The Greek President will attend, along with
other dignitaries.
WHEN: Friday, March 24-Saturday, March 25.
WHERE: Syntagma Square and its surrounding streets.
Athens Photo Festival
WHAT:
Emerging and established artists and photographers from all
around the world are invited to submit their finest
photography moments to be considered for the 2017 Athens Photo
Festival exhibition programme.
The selected projects will be exhibited at the Benaki Museum
from 7 June to 31 July 2017.
The Festival is looking for a wide variety of works, ranging
from fine art to documentary and photojournalism, photo-based
installations and multimedia works. Organizers are also
accepting submissions for their photobook section as well as
for the Young Greek Photographers exhibition.
Athens Photo Festival is the leading international festival of
photography in Southeastern Europe. Under the title ‘Still
Searching,’ Athens Photo Festival celebrates its 30 years
anniversary, and continues its tradition of exploring the
social impact of the ever-changing visual culture.
At the core of the festival is a range of events, including
portfolio reviews, screenings, talks and discussions,
workshops, and various community and participatory projects.
Community involvement will also be encouraged through
satellite exhibitions in various locations in the city.
The price of submission is €20. For more information on
entering, visit HERE
WHEN: From March 17-April 10
WHERE: Hellenic Centre for Photography, Stratigou Kontouli 3,
tel: 210.921.1750, www.photofestival.gr
7th Olive
Exhibition
Oil
and
Olive
WHAT:
Greece’s largest Olive Oil and Olive exhibition showcases
Greece’s most famous and timeless export – the olive, in all
its facets.
The event is open to all visitors and also
welcomes ambassadors and olive merchants from around the
world, suppliers of chain supermarkets, hotels and shipping
companies, as well as restaurants and catering facilities. The
scientific conference on “Olive & Olive Oil” and the 5th
“Greek extra virgin olive oils” contest will also take place.
Tickets are €3.
WHEN: March 31-April 2. (Friday: 16:00 to 21:00, Saturday:
10:00 to 21:00, Sunday: 10:00 to 20:00).
WHERE: Peace & Friendship Stadium, Faliro, Leoforos Ethnarxou
Makariou, tel: 2104893000.
Landscapes (Topia)
WHAT:
Be the first to experience SNFCC’s superlative Main Stage in
play as the Greek National Opera stages its first production
there as part of its pilot season: a triple neo-classical
ballet bill called Landscapes, which aims to open a new path
in their artistic identity.
The turbulent music of John Adams is reflected in the creative
and person-centred choreography of Andonis Foniadakis,
Benjamin Millepied and Douglas Lee.
Tickets range from €20-€50 (with €15 for students).
WHEN: March 31, April 1,2,4,5, and May 5,6, 10. Performances
at 8pm.
WHERE: Main Stage, Stavros Niarchos Hall, SNFCC, Evripidou &
Doiranis, Kallithea, tel: 216.809.1001, www.snfcc.org
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