Clean Monday on Voice of Greece | 03 Mar. 2025

Voice of Greece celebrates Clean Monday with a specially curated program, bringing together Greeks from all over the world.

11:00 (Athens time) – “Greece in the World” with Giorgos Dionysopoulos: Live updates on current events, capturing the festive atmosphere and activities of Greeks in the capital and across the country.
12:00 (Athens time) – “Hellenes Everywhere” with Thanasis Houpis: Live connections with diaspora community leaders from around the world, sharing how Greeks abroad celebrate Clean Monday.
14:00 (Athens time) – “Greek Music Express” with Hercules Oikonomou: A live musical tribute to Clean Monday’s most iconic tradition: kite flying.
15:00 (Athens time) – “The Elves of Tradition” with Maria Koutsimpiri: A traditional glenti featuring folk songs from all over Greece.
17:00 (Athens time) – “Irregular Notes” with Stelios Ioannidis: A two-hour music session celebrating the spirit of Clean Monday.
22:00 (Athens time) – “Our Town” with Themis Rodamitis: A special interview with renowned jazz composer and pianist Dimitris Kalantzis at the Voice of Greece studio.

A festive day filled with music, tradition, and global connections!

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