Thursday, May 26, 2011
EXHIBITIONS
- The Book of Travels @ Benaki Museum
As part of the programme Our Shared Europe the Benaki Museum is hosting, until July 26, the exhibition Evliya Çelebi: The Book of Travels aiming at fostering the dialogue for mutual respect and understanding with the Islamic communities of Europe.
Evliya Çelebi was a 17th century traveler, who, inspired by a dream, set out on a journey that simultaneously became a spiritual quest through the Ottoman Empire. He gathered his adventures in The Book of Travels known as Seyahatname.
- Tribute to Roma people
The Roma people are taking a seat of honour at the Byzantine & Christian Museum, which is holding a series of events from May 23 to June 12, starting with the inauguration of a three-part exhibition showcasing paintings and photographs.
The rest of the program consists of screenings of fiction and documentary films highlighting the culture of the Roma all across Europe.
Moreover, on June 1 there will be a round-table discussion addressing the depiction of the Roma in the media
M U S I C
- Red Army Ensemble @ Badminton Theatre
The Alexandrov Academic Ensemble of Song and Dance of the Russian Army is coming to Greece, for 3 performances on June 1-3, at the Badminton Theatre in Athens.
The Ensemble is Russia’s largest military artistic team, founded in 1928. Today, it numbers more than 180 members: 9 soloists, 64 in the male chorus, 38 in the orchestra and 35 in the mixed dance group.
T A L K S & L E C T U R E S
- In Honour of food
Determined to maintain a note of optimism in these difficult times, the Onassis Cultural Centre has decided to end this season’s cycle of "Talks and Thoughts" with a feast of words, sounds and images in honour of food. The event, titled Stories around the dinner table: The art of food and relationships, will feature speakers who are intimately familiar with the art of food and its delights, culinary and otherwise. 
