ATHENS 2004 Olympic Games of the XXVIII Olympiad

ATHENS 2004 Olympic Games   Games of the XXVIII Olympiad     The official poster of the ATHENS 2004 Olympic Games.         The Medals of the 2004 Olympic Games    Mascot   PHEVOS AND ATHENA The two Mascots of the 2004 Olympic Games   Phevos and Athena are brother and sister and the official ATHENS 2004 Mascots. Their creation was inspired by an ancient Greek doll and their names are linked to ancient Greece. And yet the two siblings are children of modern times.         The names of two Olympian gods:   Phevos, name of the Olympian god of light and music, known as Apollo. Athena, goddess of wisdom and patron of the city of Athens.   In this way, Phevos and Athena represent the link between Greek history and the modern Olympic Games.     Phevos and Athena represent the values of Olympism: participation, brotherhood, equality, cooperation, fair play.   Athena and Phevos are two dolls. They remind us of the pleasure of indulging in games; they highlight that the value of participation is higher than that of victory.   At the same time, they are brother and sister, a boy and a girl, symbols of equality and brotherhood around the world. Above all, the two children showcase the everlasting Greek value of human scale and remind us that humanity was, is and will remain at the heart of the Olympic Games.     Together until 2004   Phevos and Athena are two children, simple and joyful, full of vitality and creativity, perhaps mischievous and hence lovable.   Phevos and Athena see sports like a game, as all children do. In this spirit, they add small flags to Shooting; they find new ways to overcome hurdles; they discover additional uses for their feet in Rowing and Synchronized swimming;   Athena teaches Phevos how to dive by pushing him from the spring-board; they enjoy themselves at the Trampoline; they hit their targets in Archery. Their efforts are always marked by team spirit, noble competition and equality.   Through their laughter, their lively presence, their freedom of movement and their will to cooperate and stay united, Phevos and Athena will be with us from now on to express with enthusiasm and optimism our will to be united and to share the joy of the greatest celebration of humanity: the Olympic Games. Together, they are ready to show us the way towards the 2004 Olympic Games.     Map of Greece     Catch the Light: Routes through Athens During the day Athens hosts the games. At night the city celebrates them.  Light, the most special quality of Athens, natural during the day and artificial at night, is captured, directed and coordinated alongside 11 kilometres of roads, squares and pedestrian walkways, in the Historic Centre of Athens.           The “Catch the Light: Routes through Athens” Programme in City Imaging is produced by the Look of the City Section of the Organising Committee f or the Olympic Games ATHENS 2004.       Balloons 12 5-metre wide, internally lit helium balloons are placed at major junctions of the routes.  The balloons become reference points for the programme.  Seen from above, they create bright, spectacular views against the Athenian skyline.                 Cultural Events     “ATHENS 2004 Culture” is designed on the basis of: all the Olympic parameters during Games-time, such as the Olympic ring and its limitations, the security, the popularity of sports, the amount of spectators and so on; the diversity of the places where events will be held. Particular events will take place in the Olympic cities and the Common Domains of the Olympic venues.     ATHENS 2004 Managing Director, Ioannis Spanudakis, and Art Collector Dakis Ioannou visit the "Monument to now" exhibition. The exhibition takes place at the DESTE Foundation's new Gallery at Nea Ionia.   Visitors looking at the works of art on display at the exhibition 'Views of Athens: Modern Greek Painters' in the Athens City Museum of the Eftaxias Foundation.         Athens City     Athens, a city rich in History and tradition is getting ready to welcome the world.   The birthplace of Socrates and Plato, home of philosophy and cradle of Democracy will have the honour and responsibility, for the second time in modern History, to host the Olympic Games.   Next to its timeless monuments like the Parthenon, the Agora and the Panathinaiko Stadium, Athens is building a modern infrastructure of great architectural and technological value.  The city is transforming its image to a modern, friendly place for Athenians and Visitors alike.   This year's Olympic Games, as well as being an important milestone in the city's History, will be a lasting legacy for Athens and Greece.         Road constructions at Faliro coastal zone (July 2004)         Attiki Odos Motorway - Marathonos (August 2004)     The Herodeion Theatre, Athens       Athens Guide What's on The city is changing, becoming more beautiful and modern. Find out all the events taking place in the city and plan your day Life & Style Athens and its lifestyle in a few simple lessons with information on daily life and customs, so that the visitor can really sense and truly enjoy the atmosphere of Athens to the utmost   History & Monuments The history of a city that is a living monument and five archaeological and historical circuits in order for you to tread in the splendid footsteps of the history of this city Museums Museum displays that you must not miss and information on shops selling superb replicas, souvenirs and decorative items, as well as elegant cafes or small restaurants that constitute additional reasons to devote some time to a thoroughly enjoyable museum visit Shopping Revelations and suggestions for each individual shopping district of Athens, a city with a variety of shopping points that can satisfy even the most difficult shopper Leisure Time Enjoy your free time: city spa, hair clubs, hobbies, organising events at home, gastronomy Beaches The coast of Attica is the entire Greek coastline in miniature, and its shores offer countless places to swim Excursions Suggestions for seven short tours of archaeological and natural interest, organised to the smallest detail, all of which can also be done as day trips Hotels Ηotels of every type –design hotels, art hotels, city hotels, boutique hotels, all-suite hotels, resort hotels– are ready to open their doors to even the most demanding guests Art The artistic roadmap of Athens is constantly being updated with new art venues, while a series of important exhibitions have placed Athens on the agenda of art travellers worldwide Children New suggestions for the children: parties, amusement parks, play centers     Source: Athinorama               http://www.athens2004.com               “2002월드컵 일본 단독 개최?” …아테네 공식홈, 또 왜곡   2002년 월드컵을 일본에서 단독 개최한 것으로 표기해오다 한국 네티즌들의 항의를 받고 지난 16일 한국과 공동개최로 바꿨던 ‘2004 아테네 올림픽’ 공식 홈페이지(www.athens2004.com)가 또 다시 일본 단독 개최로 표기를 번복해 충격을 주고 있다.   26일 사이버민간외교사절단 반크(www.prkorea.com:단장 박기태)에 따르면 지난 22일 아테네 올림픽 공식 홈페이지를 점검한 결과, 2002년 월드컵이 일본에서 단독으로 열린 것으로 표기됐다. 아테네 올림픽 홈페이지는 이천수, 이영표, 박지성, 송종국 등 한국 축구 대표 선수 프로필을 소개하는 항목에서 2002년 월드컵 개최지로 한국(KOR)을 누락시키고 일본(FIFA World Cup Senior 2002 JPN)만 표기해오다, 반크와 국내 네티즌들이 집중 항의를 받은 뒤 16일 오전 10시경 2002년 월드컵 공동 개최국(FIFA World Cup Senior 2002 KOR/JPN)이라고 수정했다. 그런데 불과 일주일도 안돼 아테네 올림픽 공식홈측은 돌연 2002 월드컵 일본 단독개최로 정정 내용을 원상 복귀 시킨것.   이에 대해 박 단장은 “오류가 수정돼 한국의 네티즌들이 안심하고 있었는데 어느새 다시 번복됐다”며 “체조 양태영의 오심처럼 한국에서 강하게 문제를 제기하고 국제여론이 우리의 입장을 지지하니까 마지못해 들어주는 척하다가 다시 잠잠해지니까 원상태로 돼버렸다”고 비난했다. 박 단장은 이어 "왜 다시 번복됐는지 아테네 올림픽위원회측의 답변을 듣지는 못했다"면서 “그러나 아테네 올림픽측에서 한국민과 반크에 공식 사과하고 오류를 수정하지 않을 경우 웹 사이트의 오류와 번복 과정을 전 세계 1500여개의 방송, 신문, 국제기구에 알려 국제적으로 압박해 나갈 것”이라고 밝혔다. 한편 한국의 공식 언어를 한국어와 영어로 표기했다가 지난 18일 반크의 항의를 받았던 미국의 NBC방송 홈페이지는 26일 확인 결과 여전히 오류를 수정하지 않고 있는 것으로 드러났다. 박 단장은 “NBC측이 일본과 러시아의 공식 언어는 각각 일본어와 러시아어로 맞게 표기하고, 심지어 북한의 공식 언어 역시 한국어로 표기하고는 것과는 대조적”이라면서 “미국의 유명 방송사가 명백한 오류에 대해 10일이 지나도록 수정하지 않는 것은 세계 속에서 한국의 위상이 얼마나 초라한지를 단적으로 보여주는 것”이라고 말했다. 현재 반크는 일련의 문제들를 해결하기 위해 네티즌들과 함께하는 한국 관련 오류 정정 프로젝트를 추진중이다. 반크의 오류정정 프로젝트에 참가하려면 ‘반크 국제서한 보내기’(www.prkorea.com/vankedu/step8.htm)에서 ‘내가 만든 항의서한’에 제시된 예문을 참고해 올림픽 조직위원회 공보 담당자(newsdesk@athens2004.com)에게 보내면 된다. 최현정 동아닷컴기자 phoebe@donga.com                             What Beautiful Stars! - Yiruma