INTERNATIONAL OLYMPIC ACADEMY 7th JOINT - IOA

The Department of Culture is putting together an artistic
programme that will promote and showcase the character of each city,
combining local and international culture.
In Athens:
In Athens the Cultural Programme begins with:
The IOC Opening Session that takes place at the Athens Concert
Hall at 9/8/2004 and continues with a series of Visual Arts
exhibitions, that have an archaeological character, and contemporary
art exhibitions.
In the centre of Athens with performing Arts feature Music,
Dance, Multi-faced events and street performances such as the
following:
• Street performances
• Percussion shows
• Flexible Theatrical sketches
• Jugglers
• Special events, such as aerial Music Shows with musicians
performing on a 40 meter crane, spectacular multifaceted
shows that involve music acrobatics and special effects and
water super shows.
Where will they take place?
In the Olympic Venues:
• At the sponsor’s hospitality centre
• At the Olympic Village
• At the Hellinikon Complex
• And the Media Villages
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