Τhe events on the occasion of the 50th anniversary from the restoration of Democracy in Greece started on Sunday in the presence of Hellenic President of Republic Katerina Sakellaropolou, Athens mayor Haris Doukas and a large number of citizens at the garden of the Presidential Mansion.
The Athens Epidaurus Festival is the pinnacle of Greece’s summer cultural calendar, celebrated annually with a rich legacy spanning over 60 years. This year’s festival promises an impressive lineup with 93 productions over 85 days, featuring around 2,500 performers and creators from across the globe.
Considered the most important holiday on the Greek calendar and one of the richest in folklore, the celebration of Orthodox Easter (Pascha) is unique throughout Greece. From Crete to Macedonia, Easter customs become a herald of the spirit’s and nature’s rebirth, while Easter celebrations constitute a vivid aspect of the folk culture, rich in meaning and symbolism.
Easter in Corfu is a truly special event, and one of its most distinctive traditions is the smashing of pots (or "botides") on Holy Saturday at 11:00 am. This custom, with its rich history dating back to the Venetian era, draws crowds of people to the narrow streets of the old town to witness this unique spectacle that marks the First Resurrection.
Η καλλιτεχνική διευθύντρια του Φεστιβάλ Αθηνών και Επιδαύρου Κατερίνα Ευαγγελάτου σημειώνει για το νέο πρόγραμμα: «Μέσα σε έναν κόσμο που φλέγεται, σηκώνει αυλαία φέτος το Φεστιβάλ Αθηνών Επιδαύρου.
