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Legacy Projects

The main objective of the program is the strong material and immaterial Legacy, i.e. the building of a new cultural identity of Elefsina, through the introduction of new institutions – cultural and infrastructure -, as well as the strengthening and expansion of the existing ones.

HeritACT

HeritACT, a project funded by the European Union, bridges the past and the future of cities by activating heritage through engaging experiences and innovative design to facilitate urban sustainable development.

Mystery 66 Voices in the city | CULTTERRA

Cultterra is a group of young people with love and vision for Eleusis, which was created in 2019 with the initiative, support, training, and networking of the 2023 Eleusis European Capital of Culture.

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Performing Arts Initiator – Narrative Archaeology

Mystery 20 Performing Arts Initiator – Narrative Archaeology is an artistic action foregrounding the theatricality of heritage sites through the performing arts.

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Visual Arts Initiator

The Visual Arts (V.A.) Initiator program aims to introduce young visual artists to the art of in situ installation and site-specific performance, under the supervision of a curatorial team, and to give them the opportunity to experiment with small and medium-scale works.

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Cine – Eleusis: IN SITU realities

The Documentary Festival Cine – Eleusis: IN SITU realities is a concept by 2023 Eleusis European Capital of Culture that – due to its singular nature, and until such time as it is made an autonomous legal entity – is being realised in cooperation with existing, carefully selected organisations and groups.

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In Situ – Free University

2023 Eleusis European Capital of Culture is partnering with the University of Patras to launch and run the Free University of Elefsina – IN SITU, an initiative designed for the citizens of Elefsina and its environs.

Ecoculture Festival

A celebration that derives its theme from the environment, ecology and sustainability.

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Aeschylus Project

The Aeschylus Project ^, presented in the great tragic poet’s birthplace, explores the staging of ancient Greek drama via performative approaches to plays written, in the main, by this major tragedian.

SYNIKISMOI – A Festival

SYNIKISMOI – A Festival ^ sheds light on unknown aspects of various neighbourhoods in the city of Elefsina.

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Culture 2030 Meeting

The Culture 2030 Meeting is one of the new initiatives being launched by 2023 Eleusis European Capital of Culture, and one of its key legacy programmes.

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U(R)TOPIAS Academy of Choreography

A great opportunity to rethink the art of choreography in Greece combined with the lack of educational opportunities for young choreographers.

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Dates 17.04.2024—19.05.2024

Venue Old Elefsina Town Hall
39 Nikolaidou & Laskou Str., Elefsina

Mystery 199 Vangelis Tsakos – Thanos Tsingos

17.04.2024—19.05.2024

From 17 April to 19 May, 2023 Eleusis European Capital of Culture presents Mystery 199 Vangelis Tsakos - Thanos Tsingos, an exhibition - tribute to...

From 17 April to 19 May, 2023 Eleusis European Capital of Culture presents Mystery 199 Vangelis Tsakos – Thanos Tsingos, an exhibition – tribute to two great artists of Elefsina, the award-winning photographer Vangelis Tsakos and the internationally acclaimed artist Thanos Tsingos at the Old Town Hall of Elefsina. Photographic and painting works, testimonies, publications, exceptional editions and valuable materials, products of extensive research, describe their history and highlight just a small part of the particularly rich but also unique work of the two artists.