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Zakynthos:- European Giostra, Zakynthos joins in the “journey of peace”.

Every summer the main piazza of Sulmona, in Italy, transforms into the Medieval-style arena. Galloping horses enter the decorated piazza, and noble knights representing different neighbourhoods and cities challenge each other in a series of jousts. The old tradition of Sulmona was revived in the mid-1990s. It has become an …

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Zakynthos:- Matthew Delapp | Vice Consul to Zakynthos & Kefalonia | British Vice Consulate Zakynthos representing the UK during Giostra 2023.

Matthew Delapp | Vice Consul to Zakynthos & Kefalonia | British Vice Consulate Zakynthos Representing the UK during the Giostra Di Zante events. It was the first time that a UK representatives took part in the Giostra Di Zante events on Zakynthos Island.       Mrs Louise Morfis, who …

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Zakynthos:- Colchester City Pipes and Band in Zakynthos.

COLCHESTER CITY PIPES AND BAND IN ZAKYNTHOS FOR THE FIRST TIME.       During the three day event of Giostra Di Zante, we had the pleasure of hosting the team from Colchester, England. It was the first time they visited our island and they were not only impressed by …

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Zakynthos:- Giostra Di Zante 2023 Programme. Medieval event 2-4 June, 2023.

The “Giostra Di Zante” Association will soon be reviving their annual three day event. An event that takes us back in time to the 18th century is held on the long weekend of the Holy Spirit (Friday, Saturday and Sunday). It is a cultural event attended by delegations from all …

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JOUSTING OF THE RINGS , KNIGHTS OF DIFFERENT NATIONALITIES IN ORISTANO SARDINIA, INCLUDING ZAKYNTHOS, REPRESENTING GREECE.

  Giostra Di Zante in Sardinia, competing in the international jousting event.   Knights of different nations have already arrived in Oristano, for the international jousting tournament of the rings. The event, organized by the Oristano Foundation and the municipal administration, will be held this evening, Sunday 2 October 2022, …

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Italy:- Zakynthos in Sulmona, Italy for the European Giostra,2022. (Videos)

Zakynthos once again represented by Giostra Di Zante, triumphs with its representation and delegates. Here are some videos from this year’s  European Giostra. http:// La Giostra is the biggest event in summer that takes place in the Italian village of Sulmona. http:// The 20th edition of the Knightly Giostra of …

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Zakynthos:- Giostra Di Zante 2022 (programme)

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 …

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Easter Celebrations start tonight!

Greeks are celebrtating Easter today, well at least the ressurection. Due to covid-19 restrictions many were unable to go to the church and celebrate. Notice from Archdiocese. With a circular of the Archdiocese which was sent to monasteries and churches, today the Resurrection will be celebrated, which due to the …

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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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