The Book Publishers’ Association, as every year, this year too, will present a series of events in the framework of the Book Festival at the Pedion tou Areos. The programme from 20 to 22 September 2024 is as follows:

CENTRAL SCENE 20.09.2024 /at 19.30

“Reading, Democracy and Misinformation”

MEPs Elise Wozemberg (EPP), Nikos Farantouris (The Left) and Yannis Maniatis (S&D) will present their views on the impact of misinformation on democracy and democratic institutions and will refer to the European Parliament’s actions to address this major problem.

The debate will be moderated by journalist Vicky Samara.

CENTRAL SCENE 20.09.2024 /at 21.15

 «Cafe latino & Kafenes»

Irini Toumbaki- Martha Moreleon -Marios Strofalis

Three special well-travelled artists come together in a musical journey from the cafés of Latin America to our own old cafés and Café Chantant.

Songs of survival and perpetual romance suggest the commonalities in the cultures of remote peoples.

The cafes here and there with the music and songs we love will always be oases in the harsh and unpleasant everyday life. All the more so if the music is live, as it was in the old days!

The Mexican Martha Moreleon and the Rhodesian Irini Toumbaki perform, to the sounds of soundtrack composer and pianist Marios Strophalis, great old Greek and Latin songs, as well as new original songs composed for them by Marios Strophalis.

CENTRAL SCENE 21.09.2024 /at 20.00

“The Legend of Mulan”

“The Legend of Mulan”, one of the most famous myths in the world is presented for the first time in Greece, this summer, by Christos Tripodis’ children’s theatre and the Methexis company. It is a spectacular theatrical production, based on the ancient Chinese poem “The Ballad of Hua Mulan”, with impressive costumes, sets, sword fights and choreography, as well as an interactive play with the audience.

CENTRAL SCENE 22.09.2024 /at 11.00

The Hellenic Red Cross will participate in the Festival with a theatrical performance concerning children and adolescents, as well as interactive educational games by the H.E. S, aiming to familiarize them with the supreme values of humanism, social solidarity, love for the environment and animals, and also with an action to inform and familiarize citizens with Mental Health First Aid, the innovative educational programme implemented by the Social Welfare Sector which includes knowledge about the care, support and practical help for people who have experienced a crisis or emergency situation.

CENTRAL SCENE 22.09.2024 /at 18.30

The Kotsanas Museum of Ancient Greek Technology renews its participation in this year’s Book Festival, which takes place in Pedion tou Areos.

Meeting point is the main stage of the exhibition, where the performers of the Kotsanas Museum generously offer their interaction with the general public in a live, entertaining and educational way. First, a short video presentation of the most important ancient Greek inventions is introduced to us with the title: “Were there smart houses in ancient Greece?” and triggers the start of interactive discoveries, games and constructions.