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QuoteIn Greece, Cyprus and the Greek diaspora throughout the world, the feast is called the Theophany, or colloquially called the Phōta (Greek: Φώτα, "Lights") and customs revolve around the Great Blessing of the Waters. It marks the end of the traditional ban on sailing, as the tumultuous winter seas are cleansed of the mischief-prone kalikántzaroi, the goblins that try to torment God-fearing Christians through the festive season. At this ceremony, a cross is thrown into the water, and the men clamour to retrieve it for good luck. The Phota form the middle of another festive triduum, together with Epiphany Eve, January 6 (and eve of January 5), when children sing the Epiphany carols, and the great feast of St. John the Baptist on January 7 (and eve of January 6), when the numerous Johns and Joans celebrate their name-day.The Feast of Epiphany includes many events which are perpetuating the ancient Greek customs.en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Epiphany
In Greece, Cyprus and the Greek diaspora throughout the world, the feast is called the Theophany, or colloquially called the Phōta (Greek: Φώτα, "Lights") and customs revolve around the Great Blessing of the Waters. It marks the end of the traditional ban on sailing, as the tumultuous winter seas are cleansed of the mischief-prone kalikántzaroi, the goblins that try to torment God-fearing Christians through the festive season. At this ceremony, a cross is thrown into the water, and the men clamour to retrieve it for good luck. The Phota form the middle of another festive triduum, together with Epiphany Eve, January 6 (and eve of January 5), when children sing the Epiphany carols, and the great feast of St. John the Baptist on January 7 (and eve of January 6), when the numerous Johns and Joans celebrate their name-day.The Feast of Epiphany includes many events which are perpetuating the ancient Greek customs.
Heard the revived 'breaking the pitcher' (chucking old pots out of windows) ceremony will be held again this Easter Saturday: Lixouri main square @ 11:00, Sami @ 11:45, Argostoli outside church of Ag. Spyridon @ 11:50.
Pavlos Samios at KefaloniaThe solo exhibition of Pavlos Samios “The breeze of the Sea” will be held on July,12 to August, 5, 2017 on the beautiful island of Kefalonia.The exhibition showcases some of the artist’s works inspired by the sea and its grandeur. Many of his still life paintings depict; freshly cut fruits, a game of backgammon, a half empty glass of wine, using the sea for a background and hinting human presence.Visitors will have the opportunity to get acquainted with the painter’s atelier and view some of his tools.Dates: 12/07/2017- 05/08/2017 Place: Kefalonia – Ionian IslandsVenue: Municipal Theatre of Kefalos, Argostoli Op. H.: Tuesday to Sunday 10.00-13.00 and 20.00-23.00
SamiIn the ruins of the abandoned village of Palaia Vlachata, 3 kilometers from the port of Sami on Cephalonia, the Saristra Festival (www.saristrafestival.gr) will be taking place for the fifth year in a row from August 4 to 6. Special guests include a star ambassador of the British techno scene, Martin Jenkins with his Pye Corner Audio project, Konstantinos Vita, who is returning to the island 22 years after Stereo Nova’s legendary concert at Makris Gialos, stoner rock act Nightstalker, psychedelic rockers Acid Baby Jesus, composer and multi-instrumentalist Theodore, audiovisual collective drog_a_tek, lo-fi project A Victim of Society, and many more. Entrance is free.