Initiated by the Syn+Ergasia Art Platform, under the direction of Emilia Bouriti, and supported by the Laboratory of Mild Energy Forms and Environmental Protection of the University of West Attica, an informative event titled “The Intangible Cultural Heritage of Aspropyrgos: Development Opportunities” is being organized.
The keynote speaker of the event is Mr. Ioannis Drinis, Head of the Department of Intangible Cultural Heritage and Intercultural Affairs at the Ministry of Culture, who will present, among other topics, the institutional framework for:
- The promotion of elements of the intangible cultural heritage of Aspropyrgos
- Funding tools
- Network development
- Registration of elements in the National Inventory of Intangible Cultural Heritage based on the corresponding UNESCO Convention (2003)
This will be followed by a discussion on cultural heritage issues relevant to the communities and associations of the city.
The event aims to highlight the multifaceted dimensions of the Aspropyrgos area, where cultural heritage, diversity, and common goals for sustainability and community resilience shape the future in a post-industrial era. Considering that resilience is understood not only as the ability of a community to withstand and recover from challenges but also its capacity to adapt, transform, and thrive anew in the face of change, this initiative is considered particularly important.
The event is complemented by a multicultural artistic panorama representing the local communities.
Date: Sunday, June 1, 2025
Time: 18:00
Location: Anastasia Kallergi Farm, Aspropyrgos
[Kriezi and Agios Ioannis (Kandanos Service Road), Laka Golemi, Aspropyrgos]
Musical and vocal performances by:
Members of the Arvanite community: Mary Avraam, Eleni Dara, Maria Kapsala, Koula Liosi, Kaiti Neroutsou, Katina Neroutsou, and Katina Peppa-Routi.
Members of the Pontic community: Christina Sofianidou and Eleni Maskalidou
From the Pontic Associations of Aspropyrgos:
“Akrites tou Pontou”: Nikos Sofianidis, Alexandros Michailidis
“Panagia Soumela”: Adriana Peidi
Epirus Association of Aspropyrgos: Christoforos Dimos
Cretan Association of Aspropyrgos “Erotokritos”
Peloponnesian Association of Aspropyrgos
Greek-Romanian Friendship Association “Saints Constantine and Helen”: Marianna Kountourarou, Despina Zaponteanou, Cristina Hinku, Cristina Taranu, and Andries Elena.
Art installation “The Tree of Memory”: Emilia Bouriti
Because cultural heritage, memory, and community form the essence of our identity!
This event is part of the collaboration between the Syn+Ergasia NGO and the Laboratory of Mild Energy Forms and Environmental Protection of the University of West Attica.
The goal of this collaboration is to strengthen the dialogue between culture and mild energy forms, which are not treated as an end in themselves but as tools for social benefit.
Within this framework, pilot programs for energy transition are being developed on the farms of Aspropyrgos, aiming at sustainability and the sustainable development of the local community.
Believing that this informative event will help communities find the right tools to continue their upward trajectory, we invite you to attend this celebration of the culture of Aspropyrgos.
Your presence and active participation will bring us great joy!
