Halloween traditions and events in the neighborhoods of Athens
With a multitude of carnival activities with free participation, the Municipality of Athens unravels the colorful carousel from the center in every neighborhood of the city.
This year, from February 15 to March 3, 2025, Athens is dressed in colors to celebrate Carnival.
The rich program of the events has been curated by the Organization of Culture, Sport and Youth of the Municipality of Athens (OPANDA) with the support of the OTA Municipality of Athens (DAEM SA).
H. Doukas: “This year, tradition meets everyday life, filling the squares and streets with color, music and dance”
“I invite you to celebrate Halloween in Athens for 17 days. This year, tradition meets everyday life, filling the squares and streets with color, music and dance at 50 different places with 72 unique events. From Kypseli, to Pagrati and from Plaka to Koukaki, Agios Paul, the Platonos Academy, every part of the city becomes a meeting place, fun and expression for young and old alike. Appointment in Athens and Halloween. Have fun to everyone and everyone! “
The President of OPANDA, Eleni Zontrou, says: “I would like to express my gratitude to the municipal communities, in schools, local clubs, which have contributed to the organization of this great celebration, and above all to you, our fellow citizens, You make it brighter with your vitality and fun every year. “
We celebrate Cicnopet Thursday
On February 20, Carnival, Carnival starts in the morning from the Constitution and spreads to Monastiraki and the surrounding streets, with a customary route from the Orchestral Art Cultural Company “Bacchae” and a representation of the Naxos Kordelata custom in Kotzia Square. The traditional nickel in Varvakio will be initially accompanied by the melodies of the Philharmonic Orchestra and then by a folk feast with the Greek music workshop of Athens. In the evening, the audience is entertained at Kotzia Square with a unique concert with Kuyman and Gediki.
Small masquerades with their families know the tradition of Halloween at the Culture sites of the Municipality of Athens
Throughout the Carnival, the Gallery, the Center for Arts, the Museum of Folk Art and Tradition “Angeliki Hatzimichalis”, the Platonos Akademia Museum, the “Melina” Cultural Center, the Libraries and Creative Learning Centers of the Municipal Learning As well as the Athens Children’s Museum, they welcome children and their families to participate in a variety of activities that combine art and creation with carnival tradition.
The fun culminates in a confetti at the carnival parties at the Creative Learning Centers, Agia Catherine, Agios Andrea Lambrinos, Agios Pavlos, Athanasiou Diakos (Thymes), Gyzi, Penelope Delta and Antigoni and Antigoni.
Children’s established appointment at the largest Halloween celebration in Zappeion is on Sunday, February 23, where the cheer takes off, spreading with music, dance, circus artists, bubble shows, games, face painting, balloons and many surprises, Philharmonic Orchestra of the Municipality of Athens.
Halloween traditions and events in the neighborhoods of Athens
This year’s event stands out the large participation of schools, associations, bodies and residents from the seven municipal communities. Cultural associations and groups from various parts of our country, bring to life Carnival in Athens with a representation of customs. The union of Agri Lesvos – Agios Dimitrios will revive the custom of the Lesvos Patinada in the courtyard of the Vasilis and Eliza Goulandris Museum (16.02). Carnival Bouloukia from the International Dance Council – Department of Athens represent events and dances at Monastiraki Square (22.02), the “Thracianians of Athens” Association of Kiopek Bey’s custom in Monastiraki Square (23.02), while at the Museum We will get to know the Halloween of Skyros (23.02).
Climax of Athenian Carnival Sunday
The Halloween celebration ends on Sunday, March 2, with a parade and a stunning show in the city center, organized by the Municipality of Athens in collaboration with the Athens Chamber of Commerce. The event is dressed in music by the Athens Municipal Philharmonic Orchestra, 95.2 Athens Deejay radio stations and 92.3 glow by broadcasting live from Syntagma and Kotzia Squares, respectively, and Decibel Vand with a concert with great successes from PDP and PDP. Scene of the 70’s, 80’s and 90’s to date.
Traditional Koulouma with a feast and dance on Philopappou hill
On Monday, March 3, with the backdrop of the colorful kites of the Attic Heaven, we meet on Philopappos Hill, the landmark for the celebration of Lent in the city. The audience is welcomed by the Athens Philharmonic Orchestra, while Yiota Griva, who promises a genuine folk feast, is welcomed.
Thank you very much: Grigoris Mikroges, Fix Ann, Vikos, Athens – Attica butchers, Ambrosiadis Chicken Olympus SA and Mitsopoulos Akveek Farm.
See HERE the program of events
Source: Skai
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