So, you didn’t get down to see the piccolo carnival…. never mind zantetimes.gr and zakynthosinformer.com have got you covered 😉 A complete video of all the event that took place today in town, Sunday 23rd February, 2020. Enjoy! http://
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Tomorrow is known as Apokreas. Apokreas means literally saying goodbye to meat – Apoxh apo kreas – apo-kreas. In Latin the roots of the word Carnival has the same meaning – ‘carne’ is meat and ‘vale’ goodbye. So, as you see it’s not just about having fancy dress parties and …
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Yesterday, Tsiknopempti saw a lot of different events around Zakynthos honouring our Carnival traditions. The “Official” begining started yesterday evening. The Carnival Queen passed through the town waving to on lookers For those who could not make it watch the video below. The opening announced in true Zakynthian style by …
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FRIDAY 14th, FEBRUARY 2020 (Valentine’s Day) 11:00 a.m Announcements through the streets. Traditional, “Delalides”town criers announcing the commencement of Carnival. From St Lazaros to St. Mark’s Square. Marking the beginning of Carnival 2020. 8:00 pm OPENING: “HIDDEN TREASURE HUNT” with crew “94”. The game will last 2 days (14-15 February). …
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The canrival committee has started preparations for this year’s carnival which starts on Sunday the 9th February, 2020. In a press release the comittee states:- We invite Zakynthos Primary and Secondary Education Parents and Guardians Associations, Cultural Organizations and Carnival Groups to submit to the Zakynthos Municipal Carnival Committee, by …
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