The National Museum of Contemporary Art in Athens is exhibiting 16 oil on canvas paintings by Etel Adnan (Saradar Collection, Paris/Beirut) depicting the olive tree. Their number corresponds to the number of ancient olive trees in the village of Bchaaleh in northern Lebanon, which, according to local tradition, have existed...
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CULTURAL ITINERARY “ROUTES OF THE OLIVE TREE’’
2026: The Routes of the Olive Tree in the Countries of the Black Sea
APPLICATION FOR PARTICIPATION – EXPRESSION OF INTEREST
In the beautiful corners of the Mediterranean, where timeless traditions blend with unique landscapes, a powerful initiative is unfolding. Villages, often forgotten in the echo of urbanization, defy the possibilities of depopulation, breathing new life into their communities through their participation in the ANIMA TERRA network.
Kostantza Smpokou-Konstantakopoulou: New UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador
The Cultural Organization “Routes of the Olive Tree”, warmly welcomes the appointment of Costanza Sboukο-Konstantakopoulou as UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador for the Protection and Promotion of Culture. The announcement was made by UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay, who introduced four international personalities appointed to this honorary role, emphasizing that “they embody the...
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THE CHRONICLE OF AN EXPULSION FROM THE OLIVE GROVES OF THE OCCUPIED WEST BANK
In early October 2025, volunteers from eight countries arrived in Palestine (West Bank) to participate in the olive harvest, as a sign of solidarity with Palestinian farmers during this extremely important agricultural period of the year. Among them were two people from the “Routes of the Olive Tree’’, Giorgos Tsiris...
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