On Thursday, October 3, 2024, the show “Imprint” with Fuli Zavitsanou hosted archaeologist and ethnologist Panagiota Andrianopoulou, head of the Department of Collections, Research, and Documentation of Folk Art at the Museum of Modern Greek Culture, and also a traditional dance instructor. The discussion focused on the debates sparked this past summer regarding the mass participation of young people in traditional festivals (panigyria) across Greece.
Andrianopoulou spoke about the significant role that festivals play in modern Greek culture, their structure, and the ongoing transformations they undergo. She also discussed the renewed interest from urban dwellers, particularly the younger generation, in the country’s musical and dance traditions.
Her insights highlighted how these cultural events are evolving yet remain a crucial link to Greece’s heritage, fostering connections between the past and present.