Cooperation of the Region of Eastern Macedonia and Thrace with the Tangoaires group of FEX for the 2h Mental Health Week
The power of Embrace in Tango
2nd week of mental health program in xanthi public health & social care department
The Region of Eastern Macedonia and Thrace, in cooperation with the Tangoaires group of the Philoprodis Union of Xanthi (FEX), carried out a remarkable initiative in the framework of the 2nd Mental Health Week. The experiential workshop “The embrace in tango”, presented by Panagiota Skarlatou and Konstantinos Vavatsikos, focused on the value of communication and connection offered by tango dance, with particular emphasis on the power of the embrace.
Panagiota Skarlatou analyzed the relationship and rules of communication that develop between tango dancers, who are invited to connect and communicate through contact and movement. The symbolism of the embrace as a means of understanding and security reinforced the message of mental empowerment, while the dancers of the group took on the task of providing vivid visual representations.
This activity, which followed the successful 1st Mental Health Week workshop, reaffirmed the commitment of the Region and FEX to promoting mental wellbeing. Through art and human connection, the audience had the opportunity to experience the importance of emotional connection as a tool to improve mental health.