Volos at the rhythms of Zorba
A lot of ordinary people who participate in the sirtaki, dance and cultural clubs gathered this morning on the beach of Volos for the rehearsal of the largest sirtaki in the world on 31 August evening, organized by the EKPOL, under the auspices of the Region of Thessaly, the Municipality of Volos, the Regional Units of Magnesia and Sporades, Larissa, Trikala, Karditsa and the Municipalities, Larissa, Trikala, Karditsa.
The rehearsal was attended by the Governor of Thessaly Mr. Agorastos, the Mayor of Volos Mr. Skotiniotis and the President of tourism promotion of the Municipality of Volos Ms. Bartzoka. The rehearsal was filmed in order to be shown on national TV channels. The next rehearsals for the sirtaki will take place Wednesday 22 August at the Panthessaliko Stadium at 8 pm, while the final rehearsal of the beach will take place on Friday 24 August at Volos beach at 9.00 pm and the final rehearsal at the Panthessaliko Stadium on Wednesday 29 August at 8.00 pm.
The president of EKPOL Kostas Halevas said that everyone without exception must participate in the rehearsals of the beach next Friday 24 August and Panthessaliko on Wednesday 29 August, in order to get the final positions we will have on the day of the event. He also invited those who are left and want to participate in the sirtaki to register directly: either on the website http://www.sirtakidancerecordvolos2012.gr, where everyone can fill in their details, or to fill in their details (name, phone number, e-mail address) and give them to the rehearsals or send them by email to the following e-mail address: ekpol.magn@yahoo.gr or ekpol.magn@thessaly.gov.gr. or register it at tel. 2421352535 The Mayor of Volos Mr. Skotiniotis attended today together with the Regional Governor of Thessaly K. Agorastos at the big rehearsal that took place at the beach and was covered by local and national TV networks.
It should be noted that dozens of media from Greece and abroad have expressed keen interest in the event and are expected to flood the area on the evening of August 31st, in order to cover the event. “This is an event that will allow the city of Volos to ensure, once again, huge visibility within and outside the borders,” Mr. Skotiniotis and added that “the impact of the event proves that in times of crisis we need imagination and solutions, which without great financial cost succeed in supporting the planning for the future of tourism in the country”. At the same time, Mr. Skotiniotis, “once again an important message comes out: that Volos is a dynamic and cohesive society, with a strong volunteer movement and great organizational experience, which allows us to undertake major events.
Let me remind you that immediately after the sliding we will host the Women’s Synchronized Swimming World Championships, a top international event, which is a continuation of the World Junior Men’s Polo Championships, the Women’s Polo qualifying tournament for the 2013 World Championships and other important sporting events. It proves, once again, that Volos can respond with absolute success in hosting major events and I personally want to thank all the volunteers – dancers, who give their best to serve this very goal”. In conclusion, the Mayor of Volos invited the people of Volos to be present on 31 August on the beach of Volos and embrace the effort, declaring even now participation in the sirtaki.
Source:taxydromos.gr
