In the Park of Plato's Academy, a place of particular significance, the Athens International Youth Theatre Festival "City-Citizen-Culture" will take place for the first time from May 8th to 9th.

Initiated by the Festival of the Municipality of Athens and supported by the Michael Cacoyannis Foundation, Athens is transformed into a living monument, inviting participants to reflect on the contemporary challenges for Democracy, the State, and the Citizen.

More than 250 students from Athens, Kallithea, Acharnes, Glyfada, Nea Propontida, and Syracuse, using Ancient Drama as an educational tool, will present theatrical performances. Through this creative coexistence, they will exchange thoughts and emotions, experiencing Athens as a global symbol of Democracy.

"Polis-Citizen-Culture" marks the birth of an institution that will promote Athens as a tourist destination, highlight the value of ancient drama, and emphasize the importance of safeguarding fundamental concepts such as the Citizen and Democracy, which are being tested in our times.

Thursday, May 8th
10:00 - 10:40 Voices Without Borders / 7th General Lyceum of Acharnes
11:00 – 11:40 The Appearances of Dionysus / Liceo Tommaso Gargallo
12:00 – 12:40 Changing Democracies – The Greek Case / 7th Gymnasium of Kallithea
13:00 – 13:50 Signature Name in Holograph / Big Bang School, Nea Propontida