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Welcome, 77 artists, 40 different points of Attica welcomes you by singing Erotokritos an epic romance written at 1713 by Vitsentzos Kornaros

Friday, August 16, 2024

The Ancient Greek Celebrations of Mid-August

  In August, Athens transforms into a ghost town as locals escape the hustle and bustle of the city to return to their horio or hometown. This modern exodus contrasts sharply with the August of yesteryear when Athenians would come together to celebrate an ancient Greek festival, the Synoikia, commemorating the unification of Attica under […]


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