CHRISTMAS EVENTS
CHRISTMAS, NEW YEAR, THE YEAR'S FIRST CELEBRATION
T.C.H.
The unique event of Divine Incarnation comes alive with glory and reverence through the wonderful hymns referring to the Twelve Days of Christmas. Unparalleled lyrics with wonderful symbolism, deeply evocative and full of concepts of unfathomable religious depth, compose the greatness of this unprecedented creation. Traditions and beliefs from various parts of Greece breath life and body into a combination of religious and folk traditions, whose roots reach back to Byzantium and antiquity. The past is connected to the present, highlighting the continuity of Hellenic spirit throughout the centuries.
1st Part
Byzantine hymns and narratives from the celebrations of Christmas - New Year’s - the Circumcision of Jesus
With the participation of:
‘Idimelon’ Byzantine Choir
‘Hymnodia’ Women’s Byzantine Choir of the Municipal Conservatory of Ambelokipi
2nd Part
Presentation of customs and traditions, traditional Christmas and New Year’s carols, dances and songs from the regions of Macedonia, Thrace, Asia Minor and Cappadocia, Pontus, the islands and Crete.
With the participation of:
Dance Group of the Holy Church of Agia Varvara
‘Dionysus’ Research and Study Centre of Traditional Dance and Popular Culture
Asia Minor Association of Evosmos
‘Aretsou’ Folklore Association of Neo Ryssio
Cultural Association of Nea Mesimvria
Pefka Dance Academy
The Akrites of Pontus
Choir of the Asia Minor Association of Evosmos
Choir of the Holy Church of Zoodochos Pigi in Ambelokipi
Choir of Agios Nektarios in Dendropotamos
Choir of the Home of Letters & Arts of Chalastra
Artistic Directors: Ioannis Tsamis - Vasilis Adamopoulos
ARTISTS
TICKET PRICES
€12, €8 (reduced)