EVENTS

Easter in Tyros

Easter traditions and the unique way of celebrating Easter, pose great interest for the visitors of N. Kynouria. At Tyros the procession of the bier of Christ takes place along the beach accompanied by fishing boats.

On the night of Holy Saturday, thousands of candles are placed on the sea which lights up the bay and symbolizes the lost souls of the Tsakonian sailors and fishermen. Also, the Tsakonians have the tradition of burning Judas in the sea on a special raft.

On the evening of Easter Sunday, during the ritual of love as it is called, the Bible is read in the Tsakonian dialect.

The Fisherman’s Day in Paralion Astros

The Municipality of North Kynouria, in association with the Fishing Association “Evangelistria”, organizes every year, under the full moon of August, the “Fisherman’s Day”. A magical evening at Paralio Astros full of colors, sounds, and aromas of the sea.

An event that tends to become an institution and attracts a crowd of people from both the region and from other parts of Arcadia and the country, filling up every inch of Astros Paralia Theater.

An event that aims to showcase the area, and it seems that it has done so far since every year the event attracts more and more visitors.

The protagonists? Many. Originally the artists, who with their songs stir up the most “difficult” listener. The fishermen who offer time, work and of course … delicious fish along with free wine for the celebration success. The cultural clubs that give “present” with dancers of their traditional departments. And the Municipality, with its initiative for the revival of the Fisherman’s Festival, created a favorite habit!