Tag Archives: Traditions

There are many traditional events that take place in Zakynthos that aren’t advertised for tourists, it is a shame as these events truly show our culture. Zakynthos Informer has given you a few events that you can attend to actually get a first hand taste of our traditions and culture. …

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 …

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 …

Who are we and what is a typical day like? Zakynthos Informer is a team of dedicated volunteers, who spend their time highlighting the beauty, traditions, and tourist highlights of the island to anyone who wants to know more. Many of our members have been supporting us since the start …

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 …

For anyone who missed it, Zakynthos Easter preparations have been taking place this last weekend. This is a very important time for Zakynthians and it’s not just the celebrations, it’s also about how we prepare. It started with making traditional Easter decorations, for the local church, the donkey being the …

HOLY WEEK AT SAINT NICHOLAOS CHURCH AMBELOKIPI, ZAKYNTHOS. DURING THE WEEK THE CHURCH IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC HOLY MONDAY. 08.30A.M AND 19.00P.M HOLY TUESDAY 19.00P.M THE HYMN OF KASSIANIS IS SUNG HOLY WEDNESDAY 08.30A.M FOR MORNING SERVICES 17.30P.M BLESSINGS WITH HOLY OIL . IT IS HERE THAT YOU ARE …

With good weather conditions in Zakynthos today the celebrtions of the Holy Cross went ahead regardless the pandemic. Diving into the sea and the sanctification of the waters shortly after 12 noon. The sacred ceremonies for the Holy Epiphany 2022 were completed. Today, January 6th, at 8.30 in the morning, …

THE PROGRAMME The Holy Metropolis of Zakynthos, with a deep sense of responsibility, fully in line with the current health restrictions against the spread of Covid-19, announces the Program of the Sacred Sequences and Ceremonies during the three day celebration from 16th to 19th December 2021, so the of our …