Strollers on the Poros waterfront were in for a treat on June 6, when the German dance troupe Orfeas entertained locals and visitors by performing Greek folk dances. Wearing traditional Greek dress, the fourteen dancers from Dusseldorf demonstrated how culture…
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Poros Carnival
‘Apokries’ weekend events organised by the Municipality of Poros February 21-23, 2015 Saturday, 21/02 10:00 Ferry port: Remote-controlled vehicle race 12:00 Mermaid Fountain: Children’s party 16:00 Town Hall Sq.: Scavenger Hunt 18:00 Town Hall Sq: Back to the 1970s party…
“Smoked Thursday” (Tsiknopempti): The feast of the carnivores
Tsiknopempti is the Thursday during Carnival or the “Greek Mardi Gras” period which marks the beginning of the last weekend that observant Greek Orthodox Church members can “legally” eat meat. Because of this, everyone rushes to prepare and enjoy their…
Epiphany, or the Blessing of the Waters
The winter holiday season closes with the Theofaneia or Epiphany on January 6 and, as the traditional carol notes, it’s back to normal life the day after, which is the feast of Saint John. Folklorist and writer Yannis Poulakis notes…
New Year Traditions on Poros
While contemporary Greek culture has assimilated Anglo-American holiday customs, folklorist and writer Yannis Poulakis reminds us that in Greek tradition it is Ayios Vassilis, or Saint Basil, who brings the presents on New Year’s—and not Santa Claus at Christmas. Greek…