Fairytales at the Square: Taxiarchis Beligiannis

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Taxiarchis Beligiannis was born in Piraeus where he became enchanted by stories of the sea. Since 2008, Beligiannis has dedicated his body and soul to the exploration of fairy tales that continue to circulate around Greece. He has traveled to every corner of the country searching for the wisdom of fairy tales and encouraging young and old to close their eyes and open their ears to access these moments of magic.

Leda Xidia is a musician, painter and engraver. She has attended special teaching courses and seminars on puppet making, jewellery, land art, art and therapy, etc. One of the most important steps in her education were the seminars of the teacher and storyteller Lili Lambrelli, that brought her into contact with the magical world of fairy tales and their symbolism. She has studied at the Traditional Music Department of the Athens Conservatory and at the Oriental Music Center in Mytilini.