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The first “Senio” in Zakynthos in honour of Saint Dionysios. (VIDEO)

Tonight Preparations for Saint Dionysios day Start…. Announcements known as “Senio” are usually heard this evening. Our Patron Saint’s Official Name Day will take place on the 17th December. The first calling of “Senio” as it is known in Zakynthos is the announcement that next week is the feast of …

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New radio drama on Island FM this week!

An original Radio drama Series called Hotel, written by Susan Scott, has been produced and directed by residents living on Zakynthos. A number of them are also acting in it! The story centres on a new hotel, that has all the complications of a new build. A thunder storm contributes …

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Santa Claus has already visited Zakynthos.

Just who is he?? We know him here, in Zakynthos, as Agios Nikolaos. (Saint Nicholas). For many Zakynthians, St. Nicholas day which was just recently celebrated (6th December) would probably be the start of Christmas celebrations. As for the Islander’s fishermen, it was on this day that most had their …

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Mold in your house? Here’s a few tips to combat it.

Moisture and the appearance of mold are one of the most annoying situations in any home. Most homes in Zakynthos do have a problem due to our climate. A really good post just recently added to our local newspaper HMERA gives some really good advise about the invader that not …

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Saint Andrew, Zakynthos celebrates in his honour.

XRONIA POLLA for those named after St. Andrew. Today the 30th November marks the height of celebrations not just in Patra but around the world. History. Saint Andrew is said to have been martyred by crucifixion at the city of Patras in Achaea. Early texts, such as the Acts of …

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Oldest Olive Tree becomes ash, Ambelos Agala Zakynthos.

  “The olive tree will always be there” or will it? A recent short film that celebrates Greece’s ever lasting connection with olive trees certainly stirs emotion. For me it got my thinking about the devastation from the fires in September, 2019 in Zakynthos. More specifically, the area of Ambelos …

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National OXI Day, 28 October

National OXI day is one of the most important historical dates in the Greek calendar, not just for Zakynthians, but for Greeks worldwide. Every year it is remembered and traditionally celebrated, staying firmly in the hearts and minds of Greeks everywhere. But what is National OXI day? The 28 October …

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Why did Zakynthos move 3cm on 25 October 2018?

A year ago today, Zakynthos was hit by a large 6.8R earthquake. It struck the island on 25 October 2018 at 22.54pm (UTC) The earthquake was 56.9km SW of the island, around 11km deep. The earthquake was followed by aftershocks, a number of which were around 5R, and the aftershocks …

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Saint Dimitrios Day and Zakynthian traditions

Monday, 26th October is α special celebration, for it’s the start of what Zakynthians would say “Υiortes” meaning celebrations. The 26th of October for Greeks is an important day as they celebrate the Great Martyr Dimitrios.   History of Saint Dimitrios. Dimitrios was a Christian and the only son of …

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Katerina Hariati-Sismani, a brave daughter of Zakynthos

Katerina Hariati-Sismani was born in Zakynthos in 1911. Part of a large family, consisting of younger sisters and brothers, Katerina was an incredible woman whose story is relatively unknown. Her incredible strength and bravery highlighted the treatment of many women, through her art, who ended up in concentration camps, in …

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