« Connect Athens Festival » in Fokionos Negri: a festival that unites generations

The heart of Athens again strikes the pace of the intergenerational connection, with an open festival that fills the Fokionos Negri pedestrian street with music, play, creation and emotions.

The festival is the culmination of an innovative intergenerational program, implemented throughout May in the Friendship Clubs of the Municipality of Athens, with the aim of bringing close people of all ages through the joy of play, art, music and technology.

Young and old will have the opportunity to participate in a multitude of interactive actions

From traditional and intercultural dances, painting and music, to experiential workshops, intergeneration of quiz street, live, theatrical events and games that awaken memories and emotions.

A special place in the program have actions that combine the memories of the past with artificial intelligence, giving voice to yesterday’s stories with tomorrow’s tools.

Have you ever thought of your grandmother using the Chat GPT or writing and singing her own songs? It’s time to live.

Have you ever thought of your grandmother using the Chat GPT or writing and singing her own songs? It’s time to live.

From 10 in the morning until late at night

Interactive workshops such as “Splash & Stitch”, where children and the elderly sew and paint together,

• Mental strengthening actions such as Mental Avengers,
• Artificial intelligence workshops giving new voice to the memories of the past,
• Dances from every corner of the world, from Bollywood to traditional Greek steps,
• Theatrical events, play jams and street games joining young and old alike,
• Flavors and stories from home, with childhood aroma and multicultural cuisine,
• Acceptance and awareness actions.

In the afternoon, the festival welcomes the Connect Effect – artists, journalists and creators who share their personal experiences and send strong messages about the mental health, empathy and value of intergeneration.

Which surnames are involved

The stage will be, among other things, Daphne Karavokyris, Ioanna Malescu, Manto Gasteratou, Lili Piraki, Dimitris Moses, Nikos Kouris, Christina Linardatou and others.

The evening will close with a great musical and dance feast, with traditional, African and Ukrainian bands, the Hip Hop 4 Hope team and a dynamic dj set, because … Athens unites its generations and celebrates it as it deserves: with rhythm, emotion and community.