Friday , March 29 2024

Tradition

Sergiani around Zakynthos

What Zakynthians call Sergiani (Σεργιάνι). Sergiani meaning stroll or walking around, is a typical traditional way of seranading through the streets of Zakynthos. Friday afternoon we saw the all men’s choir of “Faneromeni” seranading throughout the town. Folklore dancing by the Social Group ” Manolies”  with its dance group “Atzarnto …

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Malliari, a Zakynthian tradition.

In the evening of July 31st, and in view of the Assumption day Lent (15th August) that begins the following day, Zakynthians, as a tradition gathered on the coastal areas of town on from Agio Triatha to Agio Dionysios- most would wander around enjoying the summer night, singing and exchanging conversation, waiting for the …

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The village of Bochali celebrates

Today celebrations start in the picturesque village of Bochali. The village is celebrating Saint Paraskevi and the little church set high on the hill that looks all over Zakynthos will be honoured. According to tradition Saint Paraskevi, meaning Friday in English, was born in a village in Rome. Her parents …

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International Festival, Zakynthos to take part.

Zakynthos is to take part in the 8th international medieval event at the Chlemoutsi Castle, Kyllini. This Saturday, the 20th of July, 2019,  the Festival begins, a festival with European acknowledgement as it is part of the major International festivals of Europe. The event is based on a multidimensional music …

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Saint Marina, Zakynthos celebrates

Today is the celebration of St. Marina. Known to the English as Margaret the Virgin-Martyr. In her memory, the village of Fagia, at the foot of the Zakynthian hills a ‘panagiri’ will take place to honour her name in true Zakynthian style at 21.00p.m tonight, just as the sun goes …

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Traditions of Saint Peter and Paul, Zakynthos

While Greece and its political issues are at the top of the agenda, life as we know it, continues normally here on Zakynthos.  It’s a special day for celebration anyway! Today it is the celebration of Saint Peter and Paul.     Of course all those who take their names …

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Giostra of Zakynthos a success once again.

Giostra Di Zante’s 3day event came to a close yesterday evening,marking another successful year. Over the three day period from the 14/6 up until the 16/6, Zakynthos was taken back in time, with the traditional 15th century event held by the organization Giostra Di Zante.  Along with its rich programme …

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Giostra Of Zakynthos Programme, 2019

A centuries old tradition will take place in Zakynthos soon.. here’s the programme PROGRAMME OF EVENTS GIOSTRA DI ZANTE, 2019 FRIDAY 14th JUNE, 2019 Zakynthos Town Hall Time: 20:00 Raising flags SOLOMOS SQUARE Time: 20:30 An announcement of the commencement of Giostra, Zakynthos 2019 A display by delegations. Traditional songs  …

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The Sunday of Thomas, Zakynthian traditions

This Sunday we celebrate Saint Thomas. Zakynthians still celebrating the Easter period St. Thomas is an important day for all. It is also a day where Zakynthos celebrates St. Alypios, or as Zakynthians would say Agios Lypios. Both Saints being important subjects within the religious circles. First St. Thomas, according …

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