The Weekend Of Clean Monday - Festive Celebrations In Athens

  • by XpatAthens
  • Thursday, 14 March 2024
The Weekend Of Clean Monday - Festive Celebrations In Athens
Mark your calendars for a weekend filled with joy, color, and tradition as Athens gears up for the grand celebration of Apokrias from March 16th to 18th. Organized by the Municipality of Athens, through the Culture, Sports, & Youth Organization of the City of Athens, this three-day extravaganza promises unforgettable experiences for locals and visitors alike.



Saturday, March 16th:

The carnival spirit continues with a diverse array of events for all ages across Athens:

  • 11:00: Athens Art Gallery: Collage with Confetti. Children aged 4 to 6 can create paper war collages in the Art Gallery.

  • 11:00: St. George's Square, Kipseli: "I'm carnival, I'm playing, I'm tumbling." Children's educational experiential program.

  • 11:00: Gennaiou Kolokotroni & Matrozou: Children's Apokries Celebration. Music, dancing, contests, and theatrical performances await.

  • 11:30: Kallidromiou Street: Musical Tour of the Philharmonic Orchestra of the Municipality of Athens.

  • 12:00: Filopappou-Troon-Dorieon-Merkouri Square: Carnival Route with the percussion ensemble Bloco Swingueira with dance and rhythms from Brazil.

  • 12:00: Papadiamanti Square - Halepa - Agios Andreas Lamprini Square: Carnival route of the revival of lesbian skating with the participation of the Lesvos Farmers' Union "Agios Dimitrios" and the Cultural Association of Traditional Dances and Cultural Activities "O Molyvos."

Sunday, March 17th:

  • 11:30: Zappeio (courtyard area): Halloween children's celebration. Carnival rhythms with the Philharmonic Orchestra of the Municipality of Athens.

  • 17:30: Syntagma Square and Monastiraki Square: Revival of Plakiotiki Carnival. Action of the Professional Chamber of Athens with the support of OPANDA. Carnival parade from Syntagma Square to Monastiraki Square.

Clean Monday, March 18th:

The traditional Koulouma celebration takes place on the Hill of Filopappos:

  • 11:00: Filopappou Hill: Musical Tour of the Philharmonic Orchestra of the Municipality of Athens.

  • 12:00: Filopappou Hill: Concert by the band "Charisma" and Isidoros Pateros.

  • 11:00: Kapaps Park: Traditional feast with music, dances, and Lenten dishes from the Cultural Association of Ano Ampelokipi, supported by OPANDA.

With such a diverse array of events, there's something for everyone to enjoy during this festive weekend in Athens.
 

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