Christmas Park Programme: Toyland 2019-2020, from 22 December to 3 January, FREE ADMISSION, Daily from 10:30 to 22:30, MIKRASIATON PLATEA - RETHYMNO!
SUNDAY 22 DECEMBER 2019 17:00 : Street Parade by the theatrical group Theatro Theama accompanied by the Rethymnon Scouts (The theatrical group Theatro Theama crosses the Old Town of Rethymnon announcing that Christmas is coming. Young and old, come and join them! The Parade will end at the Mikrasiaton Square.) Musical Ride with the Train and the Rethymno Philharmonic Orchestra (A Christmas melodic ride through the streets of Rethymno, which will end at the Mikrasiaton Square.) 17:30 "The Magical Christmas". Performance by the theatrical group Theatro Theama. (A dreamy performance with Snowmen, Reindeer, Jugglers and impressive Inflatable Cartoon Figures that move and dance, luring children of all ages into the magic of Christmas. 18:00-21:00 School Bazaar by the 1st Primary School and the 2nd Kindergarten of Rethymnon, 19:30 Lighting of the Christmas Tree by the Mayor of Rethymnon, Mr. George Marinakis. 20:00 The Traditional Association Erofili sings the Cretan Christmas Carols. 20:15 The Dance School of Ioanna Drygiannaki presents the Christmas choreography Reindeers. 20:30 Concert with the Freaktones.
MONDAY 23 DECEMBER 2019 12:30-13:30 House of Culture: Christmas decorations on the loom. 18:00-21:00 School Bazaar by the 1st Primary School and the 2nd Kindergarten of Rethymnon. 18:30 OLUMPIC-Zumba Kids (Members of the OLYMPIC gym present their own music and dance activities. Instructor: Asimina Kefala). 18:30-20:30 Varda Kallergi and Arkadi Merry Chocolate to you! Chocolate carnival for everyone! (A festive booth awaits passers-by to treat hot chocolate drink and treats from the chocolate fountain! Organization.) 19:30 The Music and Dance Association Arkadi dances to traditional Cretan rhythms. With them, the band of lyrist Nikos Lagoudakis. 21:00 Conservatory-Hall Pantelis Prevelakis, with free entrance. "A magical night". Christmas Concert by the Mixed Choir of the Association for the Promotion of Fine Arts. Choir leader: Eleni Perpiraki. Organized by.
TUESDAY 24 DECEMBER 2019 12:00-13:30 House of Culture (Christmas decorations on the loom. Seminar by Alexandra Theochari (KLOTHO). 12:00 POLYDAMAS -Zumba Kids (The Sports Association of Martial Arts POLYDAMAS, coached by Nektarios Kondylas, is recognized by the GGA both in the sport of jiu jitsu and pankration. The athletes, in addition to martial arts, and its members, also practice various other fitness programs, such as Zumba® Fitness, Zumba® Kids, pilates and cross training. Members of the club will present Zumba. 14:00 Arkadiou and Tsoudereon corner 14:00 Party with Lefteris Tzagarakis. Organized by the Commercial Association of Rethymno - I am celebrating and shopping in Rethymno 2019-2020 and Aerostato. 16:00-21:00 The Traditional Association Erofili in an interactive program, brings to life the Cretan Christmas tradition, with music, mantinades, dance and, at the same time, prepares and offers doughnuts, chontosoumi and cinnamon, inviting young and old to participate and create together. 18:30 "Our Christmas" (A performance presenting songs and carols of Christmas and New Year's Eve, from different regions of Greece and Cyprus. From Crete to Orestiada and from Corfu to Chios, an actor, a singer and five musicians present, through interactive elements with the audience, customs, costumes and appearances of the wonderful Greek and Cypriot towns and villages. Byzantine, island, Macedonian, Epirus and Cypriot carols are heard during the performance and, through imaginative texts, entertain young and old alike. They participate: Spyros Chalkias (actor/narrator), Thanos Matzilis (singer), Yannis Gavardinas (percussion, santouri), Rita Zovoili (cannon), Rishel Meta (guitars, nocturnal), Stavroula Tryfiati (cavalier, percussion), Nikos Chiotoglou (piano).
WEDNESDAY 25 DECEMBER 2019 The Elves wish you a Merry Christmas! Our daily activities are open all day long.
THURSDAY 26 DECEMBER 2019 17:30 House of Culture, free admission. "The Crystal Key of Christmas" by the UN.I.MA. "The Crystal Palace of Crete". (A four-technique puppet show with lots of humour and elves' tricks. Come and meet the cunning and jealous Christmas Village Director of Santa's Village who gets not only his fellow villagers in trouble, but Christmas itself! Puppets, sets, direction: Gogo Gasparis). 19:00 Traditional music and dances of Crete by the Music and Dance Association Chorokrites. Giorgos Vogiatzakis and his band performs. (Taking the baton of the Cretan musical tradition from great teachers, the young lyricist and performer Giorgos Vogiatzakis comes to the Christmas Park of Toilidochora to present both the Cretan traditional sound and his personal quests, always based on the music of his island. From shades of modern Greek singing to artistic touches and from sensual ballads to the climax of the unparalleled Cretan feast, Giorgos Vogiatzakis and his musicians promise an evening of real entertainment).
FRIDAY 27 DECEMBER 2019 12:00-14:00 The Laughing Snowman and the Snow Queen (A small part of the magical Toyland is transformed into the North Pole! Frosty waits for the children and takes a picture with them and Elsa, the Snow Queen, gives them balloons! Organization.) 17:00-20:00 The members of the Open Protection Centres for the Elderly (KAPI) of the Municipality of Rethymnon present their Christmas activities. (Carols and Christmas songs by the choirs of the KAPI and their teacher, Mrs. Katerina Christoulakis. Fairy tales, stories, stories, customs and experiences from the "grandparents" of the KAPH with the employees of the KAPH as animators. Traditional sweets and decorations from the Pastry and Construction groups and their teacher, Mrs. Stavroula Katsipoulaki). 17:30 House of Culture, free admission "The Crystal Key of Christmas" by the UN.I.MA. Crete (A four-technique puppet show with lots of humour and elves' tricks. Come and meet the cunning and jealous Christmas Village Director of Santa's Village who gets not only his fellow villagers in trouble, but Christmas itself! Puppets, sets, direction: Gogo Gasparis). 19:00-21:00 Ierolochiton Square The Magician TeTelos and his Assistant in a performance that will delight young and old alike! (Organized by the Commercial Association of Rethymno - I'm celebrating and shopping in Rethymno 2019-2020 and AeroStato). 20:30 Cretan Jazz Project (A collaboration inspired by three great musicians from three different musical worlds. Maria Manousaki (violin), Nektarios Kostakis (lute) and Spyros Koutsorinakis (guitar) present original performances and arrangements with Cretan sounds and elements of American jazz).
SATURDAY 28 DECEMBER 2019 12:00-14:00 Christmas Colour Mania! A brushstroke, a painting on the world's canvas (Lots of little easels set up and waiting for young artists to create with their hearts. Their works will be crafted by pediatric clinics around the country after the event. Children can paint and exchange correspondence with hospitalized children, sending wishes and messages of love. Organization.) 18:00 "Sweet voices with fried potatoes" (A children's show about diversity, with video-projector projection, live music and singing, interaction with children and dance. Join us as we tell, in an original and creative way, the story of two mismatched friends, John and Whisky. A cat and a dog take you on a journey through the world of love, companionship and friendship in their paper boat. With them, we learn to respect, accept and embrace diversity, but most importantly, we learn that true love knows no obstacles, hears no words of judgment and is not afraid to dream. The play is an adaptation of Christos Boulotis' fairy tale, The Doggy Life of John the Cat Afedoulis. Two performers are on stage and, with the help of audiovisual media, they aim to take young and old children alike on a journey into the world of dreams and emotions. They are played by Ioanna Stamoulis and Maria Kritsotaki. Director: Ioanna Stamoulis, Katerina Zuridi, Maria Kritsotaki, lyrics: Maria Kritsotaki, Katerina Zuridi, Ioanna Stamoulis, music editing-synthesis-soundscapes-music teaching: Maria Kritsotaki, video-poster design: Stelios Barbounakis, design-construction of the cat John and the dog Whisky: Evi Ikonomaki, audiovisual equipment: Soundproject audio & lighting). 21:00 Hot Club de Grèce (This is the first jazz quintet that appeared on the Athens music scene, based on the Quintette du Hot club de France created in 1934 in France by the great guitarist Django Reinhardt. The band combines the explosive playing of jazz with the nostalgic sound of the 30s & 40s, but it doesn't stop there. Yannis Loukatos (guitar), Antonis Arafanis (guitar), Giorgos Roulos (bass), Terri Vakirtzoglou (voice) and Maria Manousaki (violin) perform beautiful Christmas melodies and tunes of old Athens, through the light rhythm of Gypsy with virtuosity and intense temperament).
SUNDAY 29 DECEMBER 2019 12:00-14:00 At Kallithea market at the height of BIO Wheel of Fortune! (The Wheel of Fortune is waiting for you to play and, who knows, win! Wear cotton candy and have your picture taken with the mischievous Minion! Organization.) 17:00 House of Culture The theatrical company and the workshop of the Lyceum of Greek Women of Rethymno (LEP) tells fairy tales for children and adults. 18:00 The Rethymno Cycling Club makes a festive bike ride through the streets of our city. Starting point. 19:00 Dance performance by the School of Dance Chororokinis of Vassia Sakellariou. 20:30 Concert of Cretan music with Yannis Michalas and Giorgos Vranas. With them the Rethymnonitika Monopatia, a new group of dancers, whose activity started in 2017 by the dancers and choreographers Niki Papadakis and Vangelis Kontaxakis. They dance: Niki Papadaki, Vangelis Kontaxakis, Petros Rallis, Michalis Reizakis, Maria Yakintzi.
MONDAY 30 DECEMBER 2019 12:30-14:30 Loggia Museum In the arms of Santa Claus! (Just before the end of the year, time to visit our favorite Santa, give our letter and play with Rudolph! The elves will also treat you to hot cinnamon. Don't miss out! Organization.) 18:30 Santa RECEVIN (The Rethymno RECEVIN Group celebrates the coming year in its own special way, together with the colours, aromas and flavours of quality bottled Cretan wine. Together, Achilleas Papakostas with his trumpet to classic jazz Christmas melodies). 20:30 Conservatory - Hall Pantelis Prevelakis, free admission, Piano Recital with Konstantina Vidalaki (Works by J. S. Bach, J. Haydn and L. Janaceck will be performed. Organized by.)
TUESDAY 31 DECEMBER 2019 12:00 Santa Claus of Touring returns again to our city! (With the participation of the Rethymnon Philharmonic Orchestra. With the support of the Municipality of Rethymnon and the Commercial Association of Rethymnon.) 18:00 Percussion performance by the musical ensemble The Nut Crackers Band (Alekos Roupas, Nikos Darilas, Vassilis Katsampelas, Ioannis Kanakaris, Illia Samsonov, Theodosios Smyrnios, Elli Vassiliou. A unique street show with percussion and wind instruments that gives intensity and rhythm to well-known Christmas melodies and carols, creating a festive atmosphere and involving young and old). 22:00 The Bandina of the Rethymnon Municipal Philharmonic fills the Mikrasiaton Square with joyful festive melodies. 23:00 Musical performance with The Nut Crackers Band (Shortly before midnight The Nut Crackers Band brings the festive atmosphere to the stage and, meeting the sounds of the violin, welcomes the New Year with an impressive show). 00.10 Continuation of the musical performance with The Nut Crackers Band.
WEDNESDAY 1 JANUARY 2020 HAPPY NEW YEAR! The Elves give you their wishes for health, love and only warm and genuine smiles in every moment! Our daily activities are open all day long.
THURSDAY 2 JANUARY 2020 Our daily activities are open all day.
FRIDAY 3 JANUARY 2020 Our daily activities are open all day. 19:30 The Rock Carriers Club of Crete welcomes the new year by dancing to traditional Cretan rhythms. 20:00 Concert of Cretan music with Tzanis Tzanidakis, Dimitris Papadomanolakis and their band. Every day at the Mikrasiaton Square: Christmas Market: The decorated wooden houses of Toys and Games Village are filled with delicious, and not only, treasures, and are waiting for you to discover them! Sample sweets, drinks and traditional flavours, find handmade creations and give beautiful gifts to your loved ones. Enjoy all kinds of desserts from Chimney Cakes Rolling Bakery. Try traditional cheese pies, vegetarian pies and doughnuts from Zacharenia Agrimaki-Agrimaki Farms. Meli-Gala offers donuts, muffins, cupcakes and many traditional sweets. Home-Seaside Rethymno makes drinks and sweet temptations. Karma&Farma-Nayias Cookies offers freshly roasted espresso and vegan desserts. Nektarios Nikolakakis (Patatoulakis) creates original shapes with potatoes and pancakes. At the House of Culture. Create wonderful cards with dried Cretan plants, together with Mrs. Eleftheria Pelekanaki). 2. Visit Santa Claus' house (Santa Claus welcomes young and old with a warm hug, listens to their wishes and takes a photo with them)! 3. The Elves' Gifts (Prepare your gifts and share the joy of the holidays with your loved ones! Help the elves pick out gifts by letter and fill Santa's big bag)! 4. Fairy Tale World (Wander through the fantastic world of fairy tales)! 5. The Elves' Palette (Face painting with colours and imagination)! 6. Drive Safely My Future (10:30-15:00 and 17:00-22:00) This is the motto of the General Regional Police Directorate of Crete, which invites young and old friends to discover the principles of safe road behaviour through an original educational journey, together with the traffic policemen of the Hellenic Police.
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