Tradition

On Friday the 3rd of March, 2023, the first Hairetismous as we say in Zakynthos, began. Known as the A’ Hairetismous, which is the first part of an akathist, (in Greek, akathistos meaning not sitting). It is a hymn dedicated to a saint, holy event, or one of the persons …

PRESS RELEASE The Cultural Association of Agios Dimitrios invites you on Wednesday, August 31 at 9:30 p.m. to the village square (theatre) where there will be a traditional feast with song and dance from the villages of Zakynthos, in an effort to highlight our rich folk life folk and preserve …

A traditional village “Panigiri” in honour of our Holy Mother, will take place in the village of Vougiato. The programme is as follows:- Saturday, 20th August at  20.00p.m Evening services and pre celebrations. Sunday 21st August at 08.00a.m Church services in honour of our Holy Mother. at 19.30p.m the church …

The historical church of Faneromeni will be celebrating the Dormition of our Holy Mother with services and the litany of the holy icon. Programme Sunday 14th August, 2022. 19.30p.m Services in honour of the feast Monday,15th August, 2022.   07.30 a.m Church services 19.30 p.m  Evening services in preparation for …

Zakynthos celebrates in honour of Saint Paraskevi, in true Zakynthian style in the village of Kypseli. The Parish of Agia Paraskevi, Kypseli and the Cultural Association “O Kefalovrysos” invites all to join in the celebrations. Monday 25th July, 20.30p.m Religious ceremony at the church of Agia Paraskevi.  After the church …

The Holy Church of Agia Mavra in Machairado celebrates with all ecclesiastical splendor on Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 July 2022. A popular feast with live music and food will follow in the forecourt of the Church on Sunday evening.   http:// Today, Saturday, July 9. From the early afternoon, …

GIOSTRA, ZAKYNTHOS EVENTS SCHEDULE 2022 FRIDAY, JUNE 10, 2022- Solomos Square. Time: 20:00 Raising flags – Proclamation of Giostra Zakynthos 2022 Presentation of delegations. Medievel event with delegations. SATURDAY JUNE 11, 2022 Agios Saranda. Time: 19:30 Parade of groups of children from Giostra The procession will take place along the …

Giostra di Zante has revived one of our oldest traditions. The Cultural Association ‘Giostra di Zante was founded in 2005. It’s primary aim is the establishment of the revival and representative of Giostra (highly skilled jousting), research, studies on preservation, performance and a display of traditional customs of Zakynthos and …

http:// Kantathes and Arekia, known to every Zakynthian., and often sung throughout the streets all around the Island. The music is more urban in contrast to the more formal music and are considered popular forms of music. Given that Zakynthos was under Venetian occupation for a considerable period, the Italian …

As you walk around Zakynthos you may see the “Pefki” hanging from the balconies of churhces and homes. The “black” flag that announces mourning.  Today is one of the most dramatic days of the year as far as religious ceremonies go. Zakynthos pays tribute in her own unique way. The …