International Day of Persons with Disabilities- Concert
The Municipality of Syros–Ermoupolis Honors the International Day of Persons with Disabilities
Four-Day Series of Music Therapy Events for Children with Special Educational Needs, Caregivers, Parents, Educators, Therapists, and Musicians
Sunday 30 November – Wednesday 3 December 2025
The Municipality of Syros–Ermoupolis, on the occasion of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (3 December), is organizing a special four-day program of music therapy events for children with special educational needs. The initiative aims to enhance social awareness, promote inclusion, and highlight music as a tool for communication and therapy.
The program is organized by the Department of Education and the Cultural Office of the Municipality, with the support of the Special Kindergarten of Ermoupolis. The goal of this initiative is to bring together all special education structures of our island in a celebration of music, creativity, and collaboration. It offers a unique opportunity for children and participants to experience music therapy, express themselves, and share their creations with the community.
WHAT THIS INITIATIVE OFFERS
Free participation in all workshops
Morning activities integrated into school hours so that no student misses the experience
Opportunities to get acquainted with music therapy and to strengthen students’ self-confidence
Strengthening cooperation and exchange of good practices among special education structures
Participation in all workshops is free of charge.
4th Day – Wednesday 3 December 2025
18:30 | Apollon Theater
Grand Concert – Presentation of Outcomes
Scientific supervision: Sofia Latsinou – EKEIM
Workshop Coordinator: Michalis Tobbler
With the participation of students, therapists, educators, volunteers, musicians, and the band “Oi Gyallinoi”.
Get your free ticket from Ticketservices.gr or Apollon Theater from 1 December
EVENT PROGRAM at Additional Venues
1st Day – Sunday 30 November 2025
18:00 – 19:30 | Venue: Industrial Museum
Presentations and talks on the role of music therapy in education.
2nd Day – Monday 1 December 2025
09:00 – 10:30 | Venue: Multipurpose Hall, KDAP for People with Disabilities, Syros
Music Therapy Workshop for beneficiaries of the KDAP for People with Disabilities of Syros–Ermoupolis.
11:30 – 13:00 | Venue: Touloupi Hall
Music Therapy Workshop for students of the Special Kindergarten, Special Primary School, and E.E.E.E.K.
(Student transportation is included.)
18:00 – 19:30 | Venue: Touloupi Hall
Music Therapy Workshop for Adults
(Caregivers, parents, educators, therapists, musicians, and anyone interested.)
3rd Day – Tuesday 2 December 2025
09:30 – 11:00 | Venue: Touloupi Hall
Music Therapy Workshop for students of EN.E.E.GY.-L.
4th Day – Wednesday 3 December 2025
(International Day of Persons with Disabilities)
Morning | Miaouli Square
Bazaar by KDAP for People with Disabilities, Syros
