The Hellenic Ministry of Culture and Sports has been organizing since 2012 the panhellenic cultural campaign 'Green Cultural Routes'.
For 2018 the celebration will take place between 7th-10th of June with the participation of 170 bodies from 40 prefectures
Free admission will be provided to the participants to all sites and museums.
Green Cultural Routes welcome their audience to actions such as:
1. Thematic or inter-thematic tours intended for the general public or special groups
(walks, hiking, cycling, equestrian tours etc.)
2. Educational programmes
3. Visual arts workshops/courses
4 Lectures-seminars on a variety of themes associated with the campaign
5 Performances (concerts, theatrical and dancing acts etc)
6 Valorization and improvement of archaeological sites
7 Planting in urban public spaces etc.
Green Cultural Routes aim is to:
- promote sustainable development by educating citizens on issues associated with the protection and valorization of the cultural wealth as well as the natural environment of the country
-draw attention to the local cultural identity and historical tradition
-protect nature and biodiversity
-motivate as many social groups as possible
-encourage tourist development through various activities and events that harmonize each time with the landscape and the local historical and cultural tradition
-raise public awareness about respect and understanding of different cultures
