Regional ancient sites and museums in Greece to host performances between July 15-September 15

Sixty-six archaeological sites and museums in 51 regions beyond Attica will provide the stage for 70 new art productions over the summer, the Greek Ministry of Culture & Sports announced on Wednesday, according to ANA.

Between July 15 and September 15, theater, music, dance, and musical theater productions will be performed at ancient Greek temples, at castles, monuments, on sacred islands, in ancient cities, on bridges, and at museums in Greece. Attica has been excluded as a region due to the plethora of activities already in place, Minister of Culture Lina Mendoni said during the presentation of "All of Greece, a Single Culture", adding that "we wanted to boost regional activities." It is the second year the program will be held.

Mendoni said the performances were selected following a call by the ministry to nonprofit organizations, and they will engage over 1,000 artists, technicians, and assistants on three-month contracts over the summer months. The program's key idea is to link cultural heritage and monuments to the modern arts, and the performances are based on this juxtaposition.

A preview of the program is available at https://youtu.be/weC_1MoPaw0. Mendoni explained that even though the Temple of Artemis at Brauron, Attica, is included, there are no performances scheduled there.

All performances are free, but reservations are required and available through the site https://digitalculture.gov.gr/2020/12/oli-i-ellada-enas-politismos/ (in Greek). Please note that some venues may require a regular entrance fee.

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