May Day, celebrated on the first day of May, holds its roots deep in ancient Greek culture, marking the arrival of spring and paying homage to the Roman goddess Maia, associated with motherhood and fertility. In Greek mythology, Maia was a nymph, the mother of Hermes and a significant figure embodying the roles of midwife, nurse, and mother. Moreover, ancient Greeks dedicated the fifth month of the year to Demeter, the goddess of agriculture, and her daughter Persephone, symbolizing th...
The Porto Carras Pro-Am Aegean Mini Tour golf event will take place from May 14...
For five days, Athens is awash with pianos, filling streets and halls. After its tremendous success in Athens for the first time last May, Piano City Athens returns for its second year from May 16 to 20, bringing melodies to the neighborhoods of Athens. Having inspired thousands in Berlin, New York, Madrid, Milan, and other metropolises, Piano City has become an institution in Athens. Piano City Athens is the first festival to literally happen all over the city. Music spreads through p...
For the lovers of Django's Reinhardt music and Gypsy Jazz Gadjo Dilo guitarist Konstantinos Mitropoulos creates a trio dedicated to the legendary French gypsy guitarist Django Reinhardt (1910-1953) and the Manouche or Gypsy jazz tradition. Compositions and arrangements that he recorded himself make up their repertoire. The purpose of the trio is to preserve and continue the sound and atmosphere of the 30's and 40's. For Gypsy Jazz Lovers.About Konstantinos Mitropoulos Konstantinos Mitr...