The new promotional video clip for Naxos was presented today – on a nationwide transmission – on the Nerit show “Menoume Ellada”. Following the transmission the Municipality of Naxos and Small Cyclades uploaded the video on their official website.
The video clip was directed by none other than Naxos native Yiannis Papadakos, with Kostas Doxas performing the official song of the clip “On an island in the center of the world” written exclusively for this purpose…
The storyline of the video clip
A young couple (Kostas Doxas and Maria Makri) choose Naxos for their summer vacation… With Portara being the starting point the casual summer days and nights in Naxos begin. The couple enjoys swimming at the sandy beaches, tries the local delicacies and revels in the Naxos nightlife. They escape the daily routine by hiking the cultural paths and exploring the traditional villages of Naxos…
Yiannis Papadakos and Kostas Doxas appeared live on the show “Menoume Ellada” and discussed the video clip and their impressions about Naxos. (“Stay tuned” to naxostimes.gr for the segment).
Watch the video clip:
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The statement by the Municipality of Naxos and Small Cyclades
The “beat” for summer begins in Naxos with this youthful video clip from Yianni Papadakos and Kostas Doxas.
The Municipality of Naxos and Small Cyclades (naxos.gr) being innovative for one more time is introducing our new tourism campaign with a song written for summer! It is about a modern promotional video clip titled “On an island in the center of the world” which is a continuation of the video campaign “The whole world on an island – Naxos a world to experience” that aims at promoting the island.
“Our purpose was to promote the island in a modern way, always respecting our rich cultural heritage, in music and dance, defined by sharp and alternate images of the island” states the Vice Mayor of Tourism Dimitris Lianos.
The stars of the 3 minute video, the popular singer Kostas Doxas and Maria Makri along with their entourage, through the lens of award winning director and Naxos native Yianni Papadakos, travels us to different parts of the island promoting the variety of the scenery the island has to offer.
Yiannis Papadakos describing the video clip tells us: “In reality it is a description of the memories of someone who vacationed in Naxos. He recollects them and waits impatiently for the moment to come again. The idea for the video clip came along, because we were looking for a short and fun way to promote the island, simultaneously being essential and indicative of the images, activities and feelings the guests of Naxos will experience”.
“Naxos is a unique island, of which I’ve heard so many good things about from Lefteri Eleftheriou and Yanni Papadako” says Kostas Doxas. “I didn’t have second thoughts, when I was approached and asked to be a part in this pleasant and creative project. I said yes immediately and I have no regrets. It was a unique experience. Naxos is a magical place with great experiences, fantastic products and endless beaches. It was a great feeling, the open arms of the locals and their “philoxenia”, as well as the way that Yiannis directed and enjoyed every moment of it, as we were on a real vacation”
The song performed by Kostas Doxas, was written by Yiannis Papadakos with music by dj Rico.
Credits: “The whole world on an island – On an island in the center of the world”
Director: Yiannis Papadakos
Script: Yiannis Papadakos
Starring: Kostas Doxas and Maria Makri
Director of Photography: Yiannis Papadakos
Original music by: dj Rico – Vaggelis Serifis
Lyrics: Yiannis Papadakos
