The night started with a live broadcast of the traditional Berliner Philharmoniker’s New Year’s Eve concert and continued with a unique live performance by Mario Biondi at the Stavros Niarchos Hall. Just before midnight, the action kicked off at the Agora, with lots of music, ice-skating and holiday treats. Few minutes before the New Year’s countdown, SNF’s Co-President, Mr. Dracopoulos, and SNFCC’s representatives gave a welcome speech to SNFCC’s guests that were followed by a spectacular fireworks show to welcome 2019.
Four minutes into the New Year, began the SNF RUN: 2019 FIRST RUN. At the same time, a big party started, with Huey Morgan, frontman of the Fun Lovin’ Criminals, kicking off a blasting DJ set.
Highlights: New Year's Eve at the SNFCC
The first race of the year was made possible under the supervision of the NGO Regeneration & Progress, with the exclusive support of the SNF. This year’s race invited the runners to join forces with the Stavros Niarchos Foundation to transform their participation into a New Year’s gift for children most in need, through three non-governmental organizations: Amimoni, ELEPAP, and Floga. Live commentary provided by journalist Anna-Kynthia Bousdoukou.
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![The Greek National Opera main stage is filled with people on New Year's Eve](/media/ph4dfqmt/1920px-2018_12_31-snfcc-nye2019-0062.jpg)
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![Participants of the SNF RUN start running from the start line](/media/uyyin2fg/1920px-2018_12_31-snfcc-nye2019-pelagia_karanikola-3883.jpg)
![A man runs into the ribbon of the Stavros Niarchos Foundation RUN race](/media/w3yfshv2/1920px-2018_12_31-snfcc-nye2019-pelagia_karanikola-3912.jpg)
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![A dog wet from the rain wears an SNF RUN medal around its neck](/media/u3ibumwj/1920px-2018_12_31-snfcc-nye2019-pelagia_karanikola-4134.jpg)
![A seated crowd watch a live band performance on stage at the Greek National Opera](/media/hszhn0r2/2018_12_31_protoxronia_sto_snfcc_pinelopi_gerasimou_low-3.jpg)
![A crowd of people holding umbrellas gather on New Year's Eve at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center](/media/0bujlud3/2018_12_31_protoxronia_sto_snfcc_pinelopi_gerasimou_low-32.jpg)
![Andreas Dracopoulos, co-president of the Stavros Niarchos Foundation, gives a speech on New Year's Eve at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center](/media/nacbqpf0/2018_12_31_protoxronia_sto_snfcc_pinelopi_gerasimou_low-24.jpg)
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![People holding umbrellas watch the fireworks show at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center](/media/x5zp25hn/2018_12_31_protoxronia_sto_snfcc_pinelopi_gerasimou_low-39.jpg)
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![A DJ plays his set at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center](/media/rd4jksz1/2018_12_31_protoxronia_sto_snfcc_pinelopi_gerasimou_low-43.jpg)
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![SNF RUN participants are congratulated on stage at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center](/media/xiuep1zh/2018_12_31_protoxronia_sto_snfcc_pinelopi_gerasimou_low-49.jpg)
![A woman gives a speech at the New Year's Eve Party at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center](/media/fxgjuyas/2018_12_31_protoxronia_sto_snfcc_pinelopi_gerasimou_low-20.jpg)
![A man holding an umbrella gives a speech at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center](/media/mbfl3b02/2018_12_31_protoxronia_sto_snfcc_pinelopi_gerasimou_low-21.jpg)