Athens, May 25th 2015
PRESS RELEASE
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«Melina Mercouri returns to Hydra»
«Melina Mercouri Street» exhibition
May 29th to June 23d 2015
(Melina Merkouri Hall - Hydra)
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PRESS RELEASE
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«Melina Mercouri returns to Hydra»
«Melina Mercouri Street» exhibition
May 29th to June 23d 2015
(Melina Merkouri Hall - Hydra)
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On the occasion of the Miaoulia 2015, the Fraternity of the Athenian Hydriots pays tribute to the charismatic personality of Melina Mercouri, 20 years after her passing.
The Fraternity of the Athenian Hydriots, under the auspices and sponsorship of Hydra’s municipality, organizes a series of activities titled “Melina Mercouri returns to Hydra”, dedicated to the memory of our beloved Melina. The main event will feature the very popular exhibition, “Melina Mercouri Street” from the Melina Mercouri foundation. Film screenings, musical events and a treasure hunt highlighting the Footpath Systems of Hydra (http://el-gr.facebook.com/footpathHydra) will be included in the festivities.
Hydra, apart from its natural beauty and history, was and remains a great destination for Cultural Tourism. The famous movie by Jules Dassin “ Phaedra” was filmed on the island in 1962. In the film Melina starred with Anthony Perkins. Throughout the summer, Hydra will host other important cultural events (see below “Events in Hydra”).
In the exhibition “Melina Mercouri Street”, the visitor participates in her international brilliant life, vision, dynamic spirit, artistic nature and political career. “Melina” is presented in the exhibition comprising photographic and audiovisual material.
Location: Melina Mercouri Hall – Hydra
Duration: May 29th to June 23d 2015
The exhibition “Melina Mercouri Street” was hosted in 2014:
Other events presented during the summer of
«Melina Mercouri returns to Hydra»
The Fraternity of the Athenian Hydriots, under the auspices and sponsorship of Hydra’s municipality, organizes a series of activities titled “Melina Mercouri returns to Hydra”, dedicated to the memory of our beloved Melina. The main event will feature the very popular exhibition, “Melina Mercouri Street” from the Melina Mercouri foundation. Film screenings, musical events and a treasure hunt highlighting the Footpath Systems of Hydra (http://el-gr.facebook.com/footpathHydra) will be included in the festivities.
Hydra, apart from its natural beauty and history, was and remains a great destination for Cultural Tourism. The famous movie by Jules Dassin “ Phaedra” was filmed on the island in 1962. In the film Melina starred with Anthony Perkins. Throughout the summer, Hydra will host other important cultural events (see below “Events in Hydra”).
In the exhibition “Melina Mercouri Street”, the visitor participates in her international brilliant life, vision, dynamic spirit, artistic nature and political career. “Melina” is presented in the exhibition comprising photographic and audiovisual material.
Location: Melina Mercouri Hall – Hydra
Duration: May 29th to June 23d 2015
The exhibition “Melina Mercouri Street” was hosted in 2014:
- at the Benaki Museum – Athens (more than 10,000 visitors)
- at the Karolos Monastery – Chania / Crete
Other events presented during the summer of
«Melina Mercouri returns to Hydra»
- Film screenings: “ Phaedra” (19 & 25/6), “ Stella” (20 & 26/6) and “Never on Sunday” (21 & 28/6); Open air summer cinema “Gardenia” (in collaboration with the Film Club of Hydra)
- Musical events
- Treasure Hunt in the footpaths and alleys of Hydra (http://el-gr.facebook.com/footpathHydra)
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For further information: 6945 295 037 (Mrs. Makri) and 210 807 28 26, 6944 242 292 (Mr. Sahinis)
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Events in Hydra
(June to September 2015)
Miaoulia / June 12th - 28th 2015 (celebrations which are held in Hydra every year and attract thousands of visitors).
Exhibition of the “ΔΕΣΤΕ” Foundation (inauguration: June 15th and continuing throughout the summer).
Events on the occasion of “The Friends of Leonard Cohen” annual meeting.
For further information: 6945 295 037 (Mrs. Makri) and 210 807 28 26, 6944 242 292 (Mr. Sahinis)
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Events in Hydra
(June to September 2015)
Miaoulia / June 12th - 28th 2015 (celebrations which are held in Hydra every year and attract thousands of visitors).
Exhibition of the “ΔΕΣΤΕ” Foundation (inauguration: June 15th and continuing throughout the summer).
Events on the occasion of “The Friends of Leonard Cohen” annual meeting.
