Ten neighborhoods of Athens are transformed into impressive Christmas villages – Photo and video

From December 23 to January 6, Mr Municipality of Athensthrough the Culture, Sports & Youth Organization of the Municipality of Athens (OPANDA), transforms neighborhoods of Athens into impressive “Christmas villages» full of activities and games that will delight children. This year, four more are added to the map, with the aim of enhancing the festive atmosphere in the city.

Santa Claus and his elves will be in their positions every day to welcome young and old in the squares: Messolonghiou (Pagrati), Heldreich (Neos Kosmos), Jacqueline de Romigi (Theseio), Agia Ekaterini (Kato Petralona), Athanasios Diakos ( Thymarakia), Nathanael (Ag. Eleftherios), Agios Andreas (Labrini), Agios Panteleimon, Agios Dimitrios (Panormou, Ampelokipoi) and Gika (Greek-Russian).

On Friday, December 23 at Ghika squareat 17:30, the Mayor of Athens Kostas Bakoyannis will launch the Christmas Villages with a spectacular opening ceremony.

THE Petros Kurtis and the band with the Lead Soldiers of, they will be flooded with holiday tunes on the bright Christmas night, which will include many happenings and will enchant the children, but also the adults who will feel like children again.

“This year’s Christmas gets sparkle and rhythm from the neighborhoods of the city! Ornaments, light, sparkle, but also a very rich quality program for the whole family, which we prepared with great care in collaboration with the cultural organizations of the Municipality of Athens. This Christmas we enjoy again with our children, the neighborhoods, the center, the squares and the streets of the city. I hope they will be unforgettable for us. Happy Holidays!” said the Mayor of Athens, Kostas Bakoyannis.

Crafts, treats, face-painting stilt walkers, jugglers, Christmas mascots, animators, puppets and jugglers and many more festive surprises will spread children’s smiles.

Following the map of the village, the little visitors will discover the magical route with the final destination of Santa’s house, while at the same time they will participate in various artistic interactive events, which will offer a unique Christmas experience.

Parallel artistic actions

Puppet shows

Those in the Christmas villages will have the opportunity to watch two interactive puppet shows. The first is a musical show for the whole family, based on comic sketches, by the Baruti group of Francisco. The second performance, which is inspired by the Aegean islands and the Seychelles, which is known for the world’s oldest surviving song, aims to teach children a very important message about life.

BubbleShow

A spectacular show, full of small, giant and countless magical soap bubbles, flying in the sky accompanied by a fairy-tale music, offering joy, excitement and of course… magic.
Storytelling

Christmas stories with elves, reindeer, gnomes and more will nurture children’s imaginations, promote their familiarity with rich poetic speech and linguistic symbolism and take them on a journey to a world where anything is possible.

Christmas elf games

The Christmas elf awaits children for endless fun through group and individual games, competitions and musical activities.

Opening hours of Christmas Villages:
Daily: 11:30 – 14:00 & 15:00 – 20:00 | Saturday 31.12: 11:00 – 17:00

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