Messolongi By Locals Festival

A journey in search of the personal identity of each of us and by extension the collective identity of a place.

Running August 26-28 for its fourth outing, the Messolongi By Locals Festival (messolonghibylocals.com) is a local initiative inviting people from other parts of the country and the world to get to know this lovely part of Greece. It comprises organized hikes and walking tours, fishing expeditions, exhibitions of art, concerts, discussions and more that showcase the area’s history, culture and natural attractions.

A journey in search of the personal identity of each of us and by extension the collective identity of a place. Through a series of activities and stimuli, everyone enters a personal challenge and process to answer questions such as: “who am I?” “where am I going”, “what do I like to do in my daily life?”, “what is my dream?”, “what is my place?” and finally “what am I doing for my country?”, “what am I doing for myself and the people around me?”.

Questions that arise through a series of activities of a different type where everyone comes into contact with the lagoon, fish, birds, mountains, arts, theater, creation, play, fears and dreams.

The search journey continues.

Will you follow it?