Arrival of a notable someone - person, thing or event
One of the five most important sacred cities of antiquity, the city of the Elefsinian Mysteries and birthplace of Aeschylus, Elefsina – thanks to its natural port and strategic location, 21 km west of Athens, in the Thriassian Plain, the northwesternmost tip of the Saronic Gulf – was transformed from the 19th century onwards into the productive engine of Greece and one of its largest industrial centers. The signs of industrialization are prominent on the body of the city, affecting it and often building the perception of a place that keeps its cultural wealth well guarded, like a timeless mystery. Drawing inspiration from the rich history of the city, 2023 Eleusis forms an integrated artistic, research and educational program, with the general title Mysteries of Transition, which focuses on the three Axes: People – Society / Labour / Environment.
Arrival of a notable someone - person, thing or event
One of the five most important sacred cities of antiquity, the city of the Elefsinian Mysteries and birthplace of Aeschylus, Elefsina – thanks to its natural port and strategic location, 21 km west of Athens, in the Thriassian Plain, the northwesternmost tip of the Saronic Gulf – was transformed from the 19th century onwards into the productive engine of Greece and one of its largest industrial centers. The signs of industrialization are prominent on the body of the city, affecting it and often building the perception of a place that keeps its cultural wealth well guarded, like a timeless mystery. Drawing inspiration from the rich history of the city, 2023 Eleusis forms an integrated artistic, research and educational program, with the general title Mysteries of Transition, which focuses on the three Axes: People – Society / Labour / Environment.
Mystery 299 2nd New Eleusis Symposion
What does human flourishing entail?
Can we create a new narrative of unity and environmental transformation for human civilisation?
The innovative three-day symposion returns to Eleusis with visionary discussions, immersive workshops, and captivating artistic events.
Israel Varela Ensemble: Presentation of the disc "Eleusis" in Colosseum
2023 Eleusis European Capital of Culture supports the Conservatory of Elefsina – Sakis Petropoulos and the collaboration of its Artistic Director Sakis Petropoulos, with Israel Varela in his concert titled “Eleusis,” which will take place on 2 September as part of the Jazz & Image Festival at the Colosseum.
