Organisers of Local Festivals Discuss Cyprus’s Festival Ecosystem
Everything They Said on Konstantinos Kyprianou’s Vodcast, “Treis Elies Tziai Mian Tomata”.
In the second episode of the vodcast "Treis Elies Tziai Mian Tomata," Konstantinos Kyprianou hosts esteemed representatives of the most popular local festivals, who discuss the hidden aspects of the events we all love
Discussions cover bureaucratic processes, reactions from locals, and the goals of the festivals, regardless of their nature, featuring Marios Psaras from the Deputy Ministry of Culture, Christina Skarpari from the Xarkis Festival, and Dimitris Papaioannou from the award-winning Sync Festival in Athens.
The guests, along with the host, share untold stories with humour, behind-the-scenes witch hunts, public scandals, and abuses of power, while also exploring whether Cyprus' festivals have reached a critical point or are just beginning a new era, paving the way for future generations.
The discussion aims to shed light on the hidden facets of festival culture and highlight the importance of cooperation and understanding between various governmental and cultural entities. This episode serves as an initial exchange of ideas that will open new paths for the development of festivals in Cyprus and beyond.
The episode was filmed at the Mola Culture Factory in Lefkara.
Watch the full episode here via DigitalTV.