The countdown to the holidays begins this afternoon, as the Christmas tree is “lighted” at Syntagma
The most beloved holiday of the year is approaching and Athens is preparing to welcome it with light, shine and joy in the center and in its neighborhoods!
The festive decoration culminates with the lighting of the Christmas Tree in Syntagma Square, today Thursday, December 1st, at 18.00, with a bright and happy musical celebration.
The beautiful fir tree – which once again “travelled” to Athens from Karpenisi – is illuminated by 40,000 lights, 5 km long and decorated with hundreds of balls and ornaments.
More than 25 Mayors from all over the world will participate together with the Mayor of Athens, Kostas Bakoyannis, in the lighting of the tree, sending a strong message of peace, unity and solidarity between peoples.
So from this afternoon and for more than a month, the Athenians, the Athenians, and the visitors of the city will have the opportunity to live unique festive experiences, in every part of it.
Musical event on the evening of the illumination of the Constitution
Those who watch the lighting of the tree in Syntagma, will at the same time live a very beautiful musical experience in the most central part of the city. The bright star of the pop scene, Tamta, with her wonderful voice and dazzling presence, will show us, once again, her multifaceted artistic personality, in an unexpected partnership with Athens Big Band. The evening will be opened dynamically by Petros Kourtis and the band with his Lead Soldiers.
The presenters of this year’s festivities
For the first time this year, a particularly beloved and successful duo, Fotis Sergoulopoulos and Jenny Melita, take on the role of presenters of the evening of the Christmas tree lighting, but also of welcoming the new year, with their humor and positive attitude. The presenters participate in the events of the Municipality of Athens on a non-profit basis.
Festive atmosphere from one end of the city to the other
In the center and in the neighborhoods, the rich program of events designed for young and old and curated by the Culture, Sports & Youth Organization of the Municipality of Athens (OPANDA), the Technopolis of the Municipality of Athens, the Athens Culture Net of the Municipality of Athens, This is Athens , and the radio station of the city of Athens 9.84, will include – among other things – activities for the whole family, musical performances, “Christmas villages”, parties, impressive shows, an original Christmas Market in Omonia Square, as well as many festive surprises.
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