Live Art in the making because life is an art… especially for kids!

Kids are introduced to the magic of live vocal looping and learn how to compose a complete song by using the  sounds of everyday objects and their voice. Improvisation, rhythm and team work are mixed into an unforgettable experience, one you can’t miss! Saturday 2nd & Sunday 3rd 2019: Team 1: 9:00–10:00, Team 2: 10:00–11:00

A series of hands on creative activities designed to show and tell ways to practice empathy. Kids have fun and at the same time work on their social and emotional skills. Saturday 2nd & Sunday 3rd 2019: Team 1: 11:00 – 12:00, Team 2: 12:00 – 13:00

Admission per workshop: 10 Euros

Special sibling discount: 18 Euros, Admission for participation in both workshops: 16 Euros

Maximum 10 children per team.

“Music Art Magazine (MAG)” continuous its tradition with the 5th live art festival “Art for Change” hosted by Eco Zone.

Live Art in the making because life is an art. Music, Visual Arts, Street Art, Live Performers!

Over 100 artists will create an interactive ecosystem of multidisciplinary arts around the theme “Dark Times – Reflections” and open a dialogue with everyone searching for some hope and the courage to break through towards a better tomorrow.

Art is everywhere and has the power to make a difference!

Doors open on Friday March 1 st at 18:00.

Also, check out the "Art for Change Kids’ Edition" HERE!

Greek is the most ancient language in Europe; it has existed for at least 4,000 years as an oral tradition and 3,500 years in writing. With the exception of two Chinese dialects, Greek is the only ancient language that hasn’t ceased to exist over the years– in other words, it hasn’t died. Languages older than Greek such as Sumerian, Akkadian, and Babylonian have all died. Even though Greek has evolved changed though the millennia it has remained alive!

 

Unfortunately, linguists mourn the loss of a language every 15 days. In fact, Quechua, a language spoken on the Falkland Islands by five individuals aged between 87 and 93 is expected to vanish in the next few years.

 

Palikari – A young or brave and proud man. During the Greek War of Independence, (1821-29), a palikari was a member of a fighting group, led by a captain, a thief or sinner, or a member of a gang of thieves.

 

Meraklis – An individual possessing the ability to thoroughly enjoy; one drawn by aesthetically tasteful things or delicious food, or who goes about doing things with love and zeal.

 

Xerosfyri – Consumption of alcohol without accompanying food.

 

Filotimo – A heightened feeling of dignity, honor and responsibility. In ancient Greek, the word meant ambition. Someone who possessed filotimo was bent on achieving honor and glory, which was not viewed positively.

 

Meraki – Devotion, zeal and eagerness; strong willingness to carry out an activity.

 

Kaimos – Deep sadness, intense sorrow, longing, yearning, grievance.

Article Source: greece-is.com 

Greece’s wide diversity, nature, culture, gastronomy and lifestyle, are showcased through “Oh My Greece | Unlock the Feeling”, the country’s new tourism promotional campaign. The campaign kicked off with a new video, presented at the Megaron Concert Hall in Athens by the company’s CEO, Ioanna Dretta.

The video that focuses on hospitality, features a series of images of Greece and invites travelers to experience a unique Greek getaway, a holiday that will have them saying…“Oh My Greece”.

“We want to enrich the visitor’s experience with even more details. There is always more Greece to see… A Greece that promises original, unique, authentic travel experiences,” Dretta said while presenting the campaign.

Marketing Greece’s CEO underlined that the Greek tourism product may be a combination of nature, culture, gastronomy, traditions, and lifestyle, but it is also offers something more direct: the hospitality of the Greek people.

 

“We really need to understand how much we can offer through our hospitality and how much we are loved for it… Hospitality for our guests is not only perfect accommodation conditions… It is also the friendliness and smile of the locals.” she said.

Are you passionate about writing? Do you want to develop your writing, improve your critical thinking and discuss your work in small, focused groups? If so, you shouldn’t miss the chance to join the International Creative Writing Summer School that will take place in Athens and Thessaloniki in early June.

 

The International Creative Writing Summer School is one of the leading creative writing programs in Greece. The course is organized by the British Council and offers the unique opportunity to create original written work under the direction of some the most respected British  writers and academics.

 

This year’s program will focus on short fiction, crime and thriller, novel and/or poetry and will involve critiquing and discussing work in progress as well as one-to-one tutorials.

 

Courses will be held in English, are suitable for writers at all levels, and will be scheduled from Monday to Friday between 18.00 and 21.00.

 

To learn more the International Creative Writing Summer School, please visit: The British Council

 

Costa Navarino is all set to host the 3rd Ιnternational Messinia Pro-Am golf tournament at its signature golf courses from 20 to 23 February 2019.

Professionals and amateur golfers will enjoy the 3 rd Messinia Pro-Am programme that has been further enriched this year with several themed nights and surprise events. More specifically, on Wednesday, February 20, participants will have the opportunity to carry out their first formal workout at the award-winning 18-hole golf courses The Dunes Course and The Bay Course. The same evening, Costa Navarino will welcome golfers with a reception themed “Never On Sunday”. On Thursday, February 21, sporting action begins with the first round of competition for all teams at The Dunes Course.

On Friday, February 22, golfers will compete for the second round at The Bay Course, while the day will end with the “Mamma Mia” Charity Event thematic night. All participants will take part in a bowling game entitled “A good cause to STRIKE” in which for each strike a corresponding amount will be donated to SOS Greece Children’s Villages. The charity night is expected to greatly enhance the action of SOS Children's Villages, and those who wish to contribute online can here! 

On Saturday, February 23, Messinia Pro-Am comes to a close with the third round at The Dunes Course. Anticipation about this year’s champion will culminate at the “Buena Vista” Dinner and Prize Giving Ceremony. Acclaimed British golf professionals, Peter Finch of Quest Golf Academy and Iona Stephen will be the presenters of the Awards Ceremony.

Discover the programme highlights of the 3rd Messinia Pro-Am HERE! 



AEGEAN , a member of Star Alliance, is the official airline partner of the event.
Vodafone Business, Eclectic Greece by Kyvernitis Travel , Ford Motor Hellas , Athens International Airport and Hertz are the official sponsors of the event.
Luanvi is the official sportswear partner.
Official supporters of the tournament include ECOLAB , "Vikos" Natural Mineral Water , J.VOURAKIS SONS EE , Poseidonia , Pylos Poems , METAXA , Luc Belaire , Paulaner , The Blue Beetle , Nescafé Alegria and Kalamata Papadimitriou .
Fysiotek is the physio partner of the event. The tournament is assisted by Salty Bag , Stoli , Fever-Tree , Ahead and BiancoNero .
Erasmus is the official travel partner coordinating and ensuring the smooth registration & accommodation process.
The 3rd Messinia Pro-Am is organized in collaboration with the PGAs of Europe and is held under the auspices of PGA of Greece and the Hellenic Golf Federation 

Hashtag: #messiniaproam
Photo credit: Mike tsolis 

Two Greek women are set to conquer Mount Everest, the world’s highest mountain, in an expedition scheduled to start on April5, 2019. The two mountain climbers will embark on a difficult expedition in order to reach Mount Everest’s highest peak at 8,848 metres above sea level, and plant a Greek flag on the ‘Roof of the World’.

 

Mother-of-two Vanessa Archontidou and her team mate Christina Flambouri aim to complete the Seven Summits challenge, which means climbing the highest mountains of all seven continents of the world. So far, the couple of climbers have managed to reach the peak of Aconcagua in Argentina, Elbrus in Europe, Mount Denali in North America, the Carstensz Pyramid the highest mountain in Oceania, and Tanzania’s Kilimanjaro in Africa.

 

Starting from Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal, the two women will head to the Everest basecamp at 5,500 metres, where they will remain for at least a month to allow their bodies to adjust to the high altitude. Their expedition to climb up the mountain will start in mid-May.

 

Talking about what motivates them to take on the highest mountains, the two women replied: “We climb mountains because this is what makes us happy and inspires us and gives us a reason to get out of bed in the morning with excitement. Each person must search and find this reason for themselves because only then can they feel complete,” they said.

 

To read this article in full, please visit: Keep Talking Greece