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A Journey into the Light: Iconic Illumination of the Temple of Poseidon at Sounion supported by the Ministry of Culture and METLEN Energy & Metals
The event was graced by the presence of Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Minister of Culture Lina Mendoni , highlighting the importance of Greece's cultural heritage and the need to promote it on the global stage. International figures from the political and artistic realms, as well as media representatives, attended the event, which was broadcast live worldwide.
In his address, Evangelos Mytilineos, Chairman and CEO of METLEN Energy & Metals, stated:
Through this link, you can view and read the full address of Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis : Address by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis at the event for the new lighting of the Temple of Poseidon at Sounion | The Prime Minister of the Hellenic Republic (primeminister.gr) .
You can read the full address by the Minister of Culture, Lina Mendoni , from the following link: Lina Mendoni : Greece is moving steadily forward, with vision and a plan (culture.gov.gr) .
The lighting project, overseen by internationally acclaimed lighting designer Eleftheria Deko , presented the historical and architectural significance of the monument in a unique way. Through the play of light, the temple gained new dimensions, bringing the past to life and enchanting the present.
The evening culminated in a grand concert by distinguished composer Stavros Xarchakos, who presented a unique musical composition. Accompanying him was the ERT Contemporary Music Orchestra and top artists such as Dimitris Bassis , Iro Saia , and Zacharias Karounis , delivering an emotional musical experience under the maestro's direction.
METLEN Energy & Metals sponsored the lighting and event, reaffirming its commitment to the promotion and protection of Greece's cultural heritage.
You can watch the full event by visiting the following link:
A Journey into Light (YouTube.com)
METLEN Energy & Metals – evolution of MYTILINEOS Energy & Metals – is a multinational industrial and energy company, a leader in the metallurgy and energy industries, focused on sustainability and circular economy. The Company is listed on the Athens Stock Exchange, with a consolidated turnover and EBITDA of €5.492 billion and €1.014 billion, respectively. METLEN is a reference point for competitive green metallurgy at the European and global level, whilst operating the only vertically integrated bauxite, alumina and primary aluminum production unit in the European Union (E.U.) with privately owned port facilities. In the energy sector, METLEN offers comprehensive solutions, covering thermal and renewable energy projects, electricity distribution and trading, alongside investments in grid infrastructure, battery storage, and other green technologies. The Company is active in the markets of all five continents, in 40 countries, adopting a full-scale synergetic model between the Metallurgy and Energy Sectors, while undertaking end-to-end development of major energy infrastructure projects.