South
Aegean and its magic islands
is the sixth destination of the Athens Airport programme Fly me to the Moon-Sounds Greek to Me! With even more images of
Greece, the programme continues. The Cyclades and the Dodecanese will be “present”
at Athens International Airport for a day dedicated to its traditions. On
Friday, March 29th, travellers and airport visitors will experience
South Aegean musical tradition and dances, the art of marble sculpture of Tinos
island, while tasting Aegean flavours.
The South Aegean dance club will also be there to give the rythm.
Dressed in traditional costumes, the dancers will lure the audience to the
dance floor for an improvised feast
under the melodies of the Aegean islands. At the same time, visitors and
passengers of the Airport will enjoy the traditional instrument “santouri”,
listening to its sweet, metallic sound and distinctive tone.
The Museum of Marble Crafts of the Piraeus Bank Group Cultural
Foundation, uniquely presenting the technology and the secrets of marble
sculpture with a marble-craft workshop. Furthermore, Argyro Barbarigou, standing
in as Ambassador of the South Aegean Region for “European Region of Gastronomy
2019”, will highlight the region’s gastronomic richness and local products.
