One of my favorite summer evening activities is going to an open air cinema! An evening at the outdoor cinema isn’t merely about what’s showing on the screen. For us Greeks, going to the outdoor movies in summer is something of a cultural tradition – it’s a typical Greek phenomenon and it’s an integral part of our identity.
We, Greeks, really adore to spend the hot summer evenings in open air cinemas. We love the huge screen and the dark sky above. We love to see occasionally a falling star and make a wish.
Some say that open air cinemas are a direct extension of the tradition of ancient Greek drama which was always staged in open air theaters…
Ritual elements like the floral decor of bougainvillea and jasmine, the gravel underfoot, the director's chairs, and the cold beer and potato chips are inextricably linked to the experience of the outdoor cinema and, besides that, there’s no denying that a moonlit summer night with a star-filled sky forming a second screen in the sky, is definitely an enchanting experience loved by everyone.
Open air cinemas are the trademark of Greek summer and we are all waiting for them to open with eagerness. The beginning of summer projections is the signal for us to leave our houses and fill the terraces and backyards enjoying a cool drink and a snack.
Nothing compares to a night out with friends to an open air cinema and under the stars, cooled by the summer breeze.
The plastic or director’s chairs, the little table in the middle, a refreshing drink, classic popcorns or nachos, and enjoy!
Summertime in Greece wouldn't be the same without the open air cinemas and there’s no better way to kick off a summer evening!
And for us, cigarette-loving Greeks, it's fine to smoke away during the movie…
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