This is an initiative focused on the cultivation of pistachio trees in Western Attica and the challenges posed by climate change and the region’s multiple identities. It is implemented by Emilia Bouriti and the Syn+Ergasia Art Platform, in collaboration with the Laboratory of Mild Forms of Energy and Environmental Protection at the University of West Attica.
The event consists of a walking route, participatory actions, visual installations, Arvanitic and traditional songs from the communities, a lecture on proper water management and energy communities, and a talk about peri-urban agriculture and European agricultural programs.
The initiative is marked by the gathering of producers from Aspropyrgos, Elefsina, Megara, and Western Attica more broadly, aiming to exchange knowledge and experiences as well as to create a network.
This initiative takes place within the framework of the Ecoculture Festival.
2nd Ecoculture Festival 2024 – Discover the Program
Mystery 67 Amoli – Watery Encounters of Cultivators in Trees that Persist
A production of: 2023 Eleusis Cultural Capital of Europe
With the support of the Cultural Center of the Municipality of Aspropyrgos and the Agricultural Association of Aspropyrgos
Implementation of the Amoli project: Emilia Bouriti and Syn+Ergasia Art Platform
Emilia Bouriti: Concept and organization of the “Amoli” program, community activation and participatory actions, direction, visual installations, performance
PARTICIPANTS
Speakers:
Panagiotis Ktenidis: Scientific Associate, Consultant of the Educational Research Laboratory – Academic Advisor of the Graduate Programs of the Laboratory of Mild Forms of Energy and Environmental Protection, Department of Mechanical Engineering, School of Engineering, University of West Attica
Topic: Proper Water Management and Energy Communities
Spyridon Papasotiriou: Agronomist Consultant – Agricultural Advisor
Topic: Peri-urban Agriculture and European Agricultural Programs
Pistachio Producers: from Aspropyrgos, Elefsina, Megara, and Western Attica in general
Artistically accompanied by:
Arvanitic songs from the Arvanitic community of Aspropyrgos performed by: Katina Neroutsou, Koula Liosi, Eleni Dara, Kaiti Neroutsou, and Maria Kapsala
Traditional songs from the Women’s Association of Magoula performed by: Spyridoula Panagopoulou-Tragka, Voula Kokkinoti, Alexandra Avgoustina, Philomila Karagianni, Marika Gogou, Zoi Katsimpra, Athina Koustodima, and Ourania Lingou
Artistic songs: Irini Sfakianaki
Volunteer group: The Eagle’s Nest
Participants include artists, scientists, farmers, theorists, the local community, and the wider public
Organization – coordination of the event – photography: Voula Androni
Volunteer coordination: Kalliopi Bouriti
The farm is kindly provided by Anastasia Kallergi
Audience transportation from Kanellopoulou Street, Kanoni stop at Elefsina beach at 15:00 and from the Town Hall square in Aspropyrgos at 15:15, with return at 18:30
Sunday, October 6, 2024, Time: 16:00 – 18:30
Anastasia Kallergi Farm, Aspropyrgos
Address: Kriezi & Agiou Ioannou (Kandanos side road)
Lakka Golemi, Aspropyrgos
