2nd Kardamyli Art & Docs Festival continues with "huge success"
🎬 Culture Comes Alive in West Mani!
The Municipality of West Mani, in collaboration with the Kalamata Creative Documentary Center and supported by the Ministry of Culture, continues its vibrant pre-festival program, bringing cinema, music, and theater to even the most remote villages.
🌟 Highlights So Far:
- Solar Cinema screenings in Thalames, Milea, Lagada, and Riglia drew enthusiastic crowds, proving Mani’s hunger for quality cultural experiences.
- Theatrical Analogy “What Happens If We Never Die” explored death with humor and reflection.
- Puppet Show by TSIKI-BOM captivated children in Prosilio.
- ASSODIO Concert in Avia wrapped up July with melodic flair.
🎭 Upcoming Events:
- Aug 20 – Stavropigio: Musical evening with rebetiko and folk tunes.
- Aug 21–22 – Agios Nikolaos & Tcheria: “Bubble Show!” by Lenios Karamelenios—an interactive spectacle of music, magic, and shimmering soap bubbles.
- Aug 23 – Abroad: Screening of Searching for the Peach, a moving documentary on the 1923 population exchange.
- Aug 24 – Nomitsis: Dourgouti Town documentary with director Dimitris Bavelas in attendance.
🌱 Special Invitation for Kids: Join the Environmental Walk—a creative nature exploration with photography, writing, and discussion. Aimed at children of all ages, this free activity fosters environmental awareness and artistic expression.
📞 For info or to participate: Call 6975921260 (Environmental Program Manager)
Let’s keep the spirit of creativity alive in every corner of West Mani!

