From Could 1st to June third, Athens changed into an enormous celebration, internet hosting the That is Athens – Metropolis Competition of the Municipality of Athens. Greater than 350,000 Athenians and guests skilled the pageant, taking part in additional than 300 occasions that occurred in 127 locations within the metropolis, from squares and parks to neighborhoods that had been “lit up” for the primary time with such occasions.
This Yr’s Version of the Competition
In its third version, the Competition, which was deliberate and applied by the Improvement and Tourism Promotion Firm of the Municipality of Athens (EATA), introduced music, arts and gastronomy to each nook of town. From Elpida Sq. in Petralona to Bei Park in Neos Kosmos and Agios Panteleimonas, each a part of Athens was crammed with sounds and pictures.
Statements of the Mayor and Organizers
The Mayor of Athens, Haris Doukas, thanked the residents and guests who responded to the invitation of the Competition: “They proved that such an occasion, designed with prime quality and originality, can’t however be extremely acknowledged by residents and guests.” The Managing Director of EATA, Ioannis Georgizas, underlined the significance of methodical work and wonderful group that led to the success of the Competition, thanking the staff and companions.
Memorable Moments
The originality and prime quality of the occasions attracted numerous individuals. The Agia Fanfara, a 25-member orchestra with brass and wind devices, impressed the viewers, whereas the genuine metropolis pageant within the park of the Plato Academy transported the members to the musical paths of the Greek custom. The band Evritiki Zygia from Thrace made its presence felt, whereas the pianist Lubomyr Melnyk provided an unrepeatable musical expertise within the Roman Agora. In Dexamenis Sq. in Kolonaki, Billie Kark and Alkyone mixed Greek custom with techno music, whereas within the metropolis middle, the well-known DJ &ME fired up the gang on the pedestrian avenue of Ermou.
Competition Statistics
The footprint of That is Athens – Metropolis Competition in numbers is spectacular:
- 300+ actions and occasions
- 675 companies, firms and organizations from the sphere of tradition, sports activities and leisure
- 29 museums within the metropolis
- 52 institutional our bodies
- 540 firms
- 39 occasion organizers
- 15 radio stations
- 196 Greek artists
- 33 artists from overseas
- 4,100+ professionals had been employed on the occasions
- 985,000+ views
- 181,000 distinctive customers
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