Zakynthos Life

Looking for another positive result, the team of Katastari departed, Saturday morning, bound for Viotia where Sunday afternoon, 03/02, at noon they will face the Ypato team, for the 17th game of the 8th group of the C national division league.  The islanders, with 28 points in the league, have psychology on …

The Olympic and World Champion of the rings of Instrumental Gymnastics, Lefteris Petrounias, is coming to our island from Kyllini with the vessel Mare Di Levante, and he didn’t resist the temptation to try, for a while, how it is to govern a boat. So, he took the helm in his …

  APS ZAKYNTHOS  A great transfer was made by the team of Zakynthos in its effort to climb to the next category.  The blue-yellows have acquired the 24-year-old central defender Fézui Arnaud. An excellent player who competed in the championship of France C category and the team of Olympique Ales. …

  The Dimos / Municipality informs us that, according to the documents of Mr Har. Georgiou Kafousa, responsible for the maintenance of the Municipal Stadium of Zakynthos, the maintenance of the turf of the Municipal Stadium of Zakynthos “Zakynthos Olympians” has been completed and from 10th February will be available for …

THE DAY OF MOURNING After the twelve gospels are read tonight throughout the churches of Zakynthos the preparation on the tomb will take place. In the village of Ambelokipi it is a ritual that has been done for many years. The women stay and place flowers on the tomb encasement that …

Holy Wednesday in Zakynthos.   Holy Wednesday is about the plot to kill Jesus and also repent for our sins. On the Wednesday before his death, Jesus was in Bethany, in the house of Simon the Leper. As they sat at the supper table, a woman named Mary anointed Jesus’ head …

Last night was what we call the Epitaph. Zakynthians pay tribute to Christ. You will notice that a tomb like structure will be carved out of wood and a repilica of Christ will be laid down within the tomb, as the replica is surrounded in flower petals. Standing next to …

Easter in Zakynthos is one of the most traditional, spiritual and eventful celebrations throughout Greece. Preparations around the town and in the villages will soon take place, if not already.  Although this year the weather has been holding those preparations back, with news that the weather is going to be …

Katastari made a decisive step to remain for the championship of the Third national division and the 8th Group by winning 3-0 against Amvryssea Distomo, at the Macherado municipal stadium 27/01. Dimitris Nolos’ hosts, preceded at the 22′ with a header from Brilakis after a corner by Kardaris, while Peta …

The women’s choir “Rodambelos” from the village Ambelokipi, known by its old name “Roido” celebrated today with the tradition of cutting the New Year’s cake.  Present were all choir members, family, friends, politicians and other cultural organisations to join in the celebrations . A tradition that has been kept within …