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Spring E-Guide a Seasonal Guide to Athens & Beyond Spring E-Guide A seasonal guide to Athens & beyond March 2016 www.a8inea.com www.xpatathens.com A Note from αθηΝΕΑ & XpatAthens «After silence, that which comes near- No matter how well you think you know a city, there are always hidden gems est to expressing the inexpressible is mu- left for you to uncover, yet unseen spots on the urban map and experiences to sic.» broaden your horizon. ― Aldous Huxley Athens is no exception to this rule. In fact, getting Athenians to talk about their favorite things in and around the city gives rise to a truly kaleidoscopic view Song(s) to Make it Better - Spring Edition of Athens. The capital of Greece and the country in general may be going By Marianna Skylakaki through some rough times, but both still have a lot to offer to residents and visi- tors alike. Music sets the mood for just about anything, including this e-guide, which we recommend you sit back and enjoy with this very special playlist in the back- With that idea in mind, αθηΝΕΑ and XpatAthens joined forces to create this ground. practical, insightful and seasonal guide to living and experiencing Athens and Greece. This 3-hour long playlist is made up of a selection of songs αθηΝΕΑ’s musical contributors have recommended in their weekly columns over the last few An idea initiated by αθηΝΕΑ for its Greek audience, this e-guide is written months - from old favorites, to fresh, new tracks that will let your mind to travel. strictly by locals and offers a very personal view on what to discover, including recommendations for activities, restaurants, art exhibitions, weekend getaways YouTube / Spotify and much more. Springtime in Greece is arguably the best time to get out and start trying new things. As such, we hope this guide and the return of warmer weather will serve as the fuse that will get you out and about in the coming months. Enjoy, Marianna Skylakaki, Founder & Editor of αθηΝΕΑ Elena Tzavara, Managing Director of Xpat Athens - 2 - - 3 - Reasons To Love Living In Greece By Lynn Roulo 9) I see very elderly people out at bars and cafes late at night. They are part of the social fabric and actively socialize just like everyone else. Whether you live in Greece or are here visiting, almost all of the below are ex- 10) 7:00 pm is still considered afternoon. periences that each of us know well. Although we could conjure up a list of all the things we really dislike, the list of what we do like is always longer and seems 11) Coffee with a friend lasts two or three hours, and I have never once talked to touch our lives in a special way. about stock options or liquidity events. Here are some of the reasons why I love living in Greece: 12) Each time I’ve needed help (and in three years, there have been many times!), there have been a thousand hands outstretched to help me. 1) I can go to the laiki (outdoor market) and buy all the fresh fruit and vegeta- bles I need for a week for less than 25 euros. And it’s fun! 13) I find the Greek people to be amazingly kind and generous with their time. This goes especially for my neighbors, who have become like my family. 2) All over my neighborhood, the shopkeepers leave food and water out for the stray dogs and cats. 14) Something about the way the sunlight hits the landscape here makes the whole place seem magical. 3) The entrance to Filopappou Hill is pretty much what I imagine the entrance to heaven must look like. 4) Grilled octopus, horta with lemon, loukoumades, cheese saganaki, Greek yogurt, beet greens with olive oil, fresh grilled sea bream, just to name a few... 5) While living in an unstable country was never a goal of mine, an unintended consequence is that it makes me feel very alive. I don’t just read the news, I can step outside to see what’s happening... 6) At least once a day, I see a motorcycle or scooter driving the wrong way down the street. And no one seems at all concerned. 7) I haven’t used a dryer for my clothes in three years. I don’t know why I like that fact so much, but I do. 8) A woman who became my landlord, over three years ago, regularly sends me food she cooks for me. She lives on Chios island where it can’t possibly be cheap to send food to Athens, but she does it because she thinks about me and wants to make sure I’m well fed. - 4 - - 5 - 15) Even though I have visited maybe a dozen Greek places, I still feel like I’ve much through his family’s artistic environment as from his studies in Fine Arts in just scratched the surface. There are so many islands and mainland destina- Athens, Paris and London. From 1999 to date he has participated in numerous tions you can stay interested for years and years... solo and group exhibitions in Greece and abroad with great success. 16) Greek summer. His artistic genius is not limited to the typical means of artistic expression. In ad- dition to his unique creations on paper and canvas, he has also created musi- 17) The next six months. Because life here is always an adventure... cal art projects and interactive installations which experiment with painting and sound design. To learn more about Lynn and all the great things she does in Athens please visit her website. Stefanos Rokos’ new solo exhibition “reflects the ‘electrifying’ tension which has permeated the political, social and personal scope over the last five years, The Age of Electricity through narrative works dotted with personal references and obsessions; works that balance sadness and joy, in an odd, fossilized world that belongs both to By Angeliki Ntourou the past and the future at the same time.” The exhibition includes a series of brand new, mixed media (acrylics, water colors, inks, pencils on paper or canvas) paintings, gypsum sculptures, two large size embroideries and five video projections of distinctive moments from earlier solo exhibitions of his in London, Antwerp and Athens. #MustSee Athens Promenade By Marcel Cremer I walked in and countered the nod of the polite girl at the reception. I col- lapsed into one of the armchairs that once hosted Nikos Gatsos as he was talking about his cat. Of course I’m at Zonar’s, but let’s take things from the beginning… I’ve just finished a meeting and am walking on Archelaou Street behind Kalli- marmaro stadium. I decide to cross the city center on foot, passing by some I would like to introduce you to a versatile young man who goes by the name of my favorite places. I head down from Eratosthenous and turn right onto Va- Stefanos Rokos. His exhibition, The Age of Electricity, opened its doors in Febru- sileos Konstantinou Avenue. I greet Orange Grove and the statue of Truman ary 2016 and runs through to April 9th at the Vogiatzoglou Art Space in Nea and head east. Ionia. It’s time for a quick stop at the Pastry Family on Rizari, for a little dessert to get I was first introduced to his work through his father Kyriakos Rokos, an accom- some energy to make it uphill to Vasilissis Sophia’s. I take a brief detour through plished sculptor. Stefanos has a broad artistic spirit, which was cultivated as the renovated and welcoming Byzantine and Christian Museum for a taste of El - 6 - - 7 - Greco. Moving to Syntagma square, I pass by Megaro Stathatou, which houses opposite Agia Dynami church - one of the best ice creams in the city, with the the Cycladic Art Museum. In addition to wonderful exhibitions it is also home to underground galleries of Athens extending beneath my feet. Whenever I’m at a very nice garden. I scoot right onto Neophytou Vamva Street, I give a glance Le Greche I immerse myself in the unimaginable flavor of pistachio and dream at #5 and then head up to the square. of Italy... Now I’m getting a bit cold and I need some heat and a hot beverage. Zonar’s At Da Capo I get an espresso and greet acquaintances. Patriarchou Ioakeim reopened and the subtly mounted speakers play this. I remember Manos, I or- street is bustling, the store fronts are decorated and the ladies are well-dressed der some chocolate cake and a Calvados, and I enjoy urban Athens in all its - no sweatpants please! From Kafeneio I can hear music with clarinets and glory! drums - the makeshift gypsy bands add a cult dimension/flair to the urban en- vironment. At Book Loft Michael always proposes a nice read and I lose myself Carnival & Easter In Greece looking at the store’s selection of Greek and foreign titles. By Elena Tzavara Imagine one of the biggest street parties you’ve ever seen. It’s a time when people of all ages can take a break from their everyday, dress up in full cos- tume and dance in the street. This is carnival in Greece! The word for carnival in Greek is ‘apokries’ and literally means ‘no more meat’ (αποχή από κρέας – apo-kreas) and is today associated with the Orthodox tra- ditions of a three week preparation period before the 40 day lenten fast which precedes Easter. The entire country celebrates carnival – some regions and locales having their own distinct traditions and customs.
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