With only two days left until the 2nd New Eleusis Symposion “Mysteries of Flourishing: Ancient Roots – Modern Blossoms”, don’t miss your chance to attend this unique event. From 25 to 27 September 2024 at the former Iris paint factory in Eleusis, part of the ongoing New Eleusis Symposia series, Mystery 299 promises to be a transformative experience. If you haven’t secured your tickets yet, there’s still time!
A Collaborative Event for Global Unity and Transformation
Presented by the World Human Forum in collaboration with the 2023 Eleusis European Capital of Culture, this year’s symposion aims to harness Eleusis’ rich heritage to inspire global unity and environmental transformation. Through a series of groundbreaking discussions, experiential workshops, and artistic performances, the symposion seeks to spark personal and social change, positioning Eleusis as a global hub for the cultivation of consciousness and addressing contemporary challenges.
The Theme: “Mysteries of Flourishing”
Tthis year’s theme, “Mysteries of Flourishing”, draws inspiration from the Aristotelian concept of Eudaimonia—human flourishing intertwined with the flourishing of nature, communities, and even democracy. Attendees can expect to hear from distinguished global speakers in the fields of sustainability, education, science, technology, and the arts, as well as explore the ways we can collectively cultivate personal and social change.
Notable speakers include:
- Anthony Bossis – Clinical psychologist and professor of psychiatry, New York University School of Medicine
- Chiara Baldini – Researcher of ecstatic practices from primitive culture to modern electronic music
- Freddy Mutanguha – Director of the Kigali Genocide Memorial
- John Havens – Executive Director, IEEE Global Initiative on Ethics of Autonomous and Intelligent Systems
- Farooq Chaudhry – Strategic and artistic advisor, co-founder of Akram Khan dance company
- Gary Bolles – Author and expert on the future of work at Singularity University
- Michael Marmarinos – Artistic director of Eleusis 2023, theater director and biologist
- Phil Cousineau – Author, filmmaker, and comparative mythology researcher
- Alexandra Mitsotaki – President and co-founder of the World Human Forum
Performance Highlight: Ba Wang Bian 霸王鞭 – Ancestral Dialogues
A key highlight of the event is the performance Ba Wang Bian 霸王鞭 – Ancestral Dialogues, which will be hosted at the Open Theatre of the Old Oil Mill in Eleusis on Wednesday, September 25th at 21:00. The performance draws inspiration from the ancient Greek myth of Demeter and Persephone, weaving a tale that masterfully connects the traditions of Ancient Greece and China. Artistic treasures embedded in the traditional culture of the Yunnan region in China, such as the Ba Wang Bian dance, are at risk of extinction. Choreographer and performer Maya Jilan Dong has dedicated her work to bringing renewed attention to these fading stars. The production is curated by Farooq Chaudhry, who will also introduce the performance.
Closing Film: Mystery 14 Human Requiem in Eleusis
The symposion will conclude with the screening of the film of the iconic performance/concert “Mystery 14 Human Requiem in Eleusis” part of the 2023 Eleusis European Capital of Culture, directed by German director Jochen Sandig and choreographed by Sasha Waltz, featuring the 65-member choir Rundfunkchor Berlin. The film adaptation of the production was edited by French director Stephan Talneau. Both directors will attend the screening that takes place at the Eleusis Cinema Club (Eleusis beach, Kanellopoulou & Nikolaidou) on September 27th at 20:30.
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Source: World Human Forum
