The rain didn’t seem to intimidate the Athenians in Syntagma Square. The city is illuminated. The Christmas tree in Athens is lit up! The celebrations have now officially begun!
Zeta Makrypoulia was the glamorous hostess of the event. She welcomed the crowd and accompanied it throughout the evening. Idra Kayne, Ian Stratis and Elena Paparizou took the stage, along with Athens Big Band. Everyone in their own way and style… shook the world of Athens with a warm music program.
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The night may have been for the people, but the natural tree, 17 meters high, which adorns the central square of Athens was also honoured. Works began on Sunday with the aim of culminating on Tuesday night. The Greek capital counts down to Christmas!
“Let’s pause and give ourselves the opportunity to enjoy the holidays, their message and their special moments,” he said.
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The Christmas tree in Athens Syntagma Square was officially lit on Tuesday night. The lighting ceremony marked the beginning of the Christmas celebrations in the Greek capital, featuring performances by renowned artists and a spectacular projection mapping display on the Greek Parliament building.
Zeta Makrypoulia served as the glamorous hostess of the Athens Christmas tree lighting event. She welcomed the crowd and guided them throughout the evening, which featured performances by Idra Kayne, Ian Stratis, Elena Paparizou, and the Athens Big Band.
The most impressive highlight was the spectacular projection mapping displayed on the historic Greek Parliament building. This was the first time such a projection mapping was shown in Greece, featuring full colours, pulse and emotions that captivated the crowd gathered in Syntagma Square.
The natural Christmas tree that adorns Syntagma Square in Athens is 17 meters high. Installation works began on Sunday with the ceremony culminating on Tuesday night for the official lighting.
According to Mayor Kostas Bakoyannis, the goal was to illuminate not just Syntagma Square and the central streets of Athens, but also dozens of neighbourhoods that had been forgotten for years. He emphasized that Christmas celebrations should reach every corner of Athens, not just the city centre.
