EASTER RITUALS IN THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF KOZANI
Aiani, Krokos, Lefkopigi, Agia Paraskevi, Ano Komi, Kato Komi, Kipos, Metamorfosi, Rodiani, Milia
AIANI – Historical Seat of the Municipality of Kozani
Friday, April 26
19:30 Aiani Culture Hall
Lazarines Aianis: The evolution of the custom over time”
Speaker Stelios Boukos, Professor of Physical Education
“The Lazarines of Aianis as a model of spring awakenings”
Speaker Grigoris Ath. Kontos, Philologist
Presentation of Traditional Costume of Lazarini Aanis
Saturday, April 27
15:00 Aiani Culture Hall
“Lazarines Aianis: The evolution of the custom over time”
Speaker Stelios Boukos, Professor of Physical Education
16:00 “Younger relatives of Lazarin sing and dance in the neighborhoods”
17:00 Hull Jumping at the Holy Church of Panagia
17:30 Chinchiro dance in the central square
19:00 Konaki in the hall of PMS Aanis
Sunday, April 28
11:00 After the Divine Liturgy, Vaiatika songs from the traditional will follow
women’s choir of PMS Aianis in the courtyard of the Holy Church of Agios Georgios
17:30 Parade and presentation of dance groups in the central square of Aianis
with the band of Yiannis Grivas
– Voiaki Estia Thessaloniki
– Folkloric Association of Megalolivadiota Paikos
– Cultural and Educational Association of Aianis “PROGRESS”
Organization
Municipal Community of Aiani
Cultural and Educational Association of Aianis ¨THE PROGRESS¨
Aiani Women’s Association
YOLK
Friday, April 26
The Lazarines visit the village churches and the priest’s house.
18:00 In the central square of Crocus
Saturday of Lazarus, April 27
After the divine service, visiting the houses of the village singing the carols of the Lazarines.
LEFKOPIGI
Saturday of Lazarus, April 27
13:30 Gathering of Lazarines in “Konaki”.
15:00 Visit to the houses of the village.
16:00 Pilgrimage and mourners to Panagia.
17:00 Tranos dance (Lazariatikos) in the central square.
18:00 Traditional custom at the fountain in the square.
18:30 Sharing of Lazaropita
19:00 Gathering at the konaki
HOLY FRIDAY
Saturday of Lazarus, April 27
15:30 Gathering of Lazarines in Konaki.
17:30 Dance in the village square and then a visit, distribution of the pie and caroling in the houses.
ANO KOMI
Saturday of Lazarus, April 27
8:00 Church service at I. N. Kosmas of Aitolos, singing to the priest, dancing and songs in the courtyard of the church. Then a visit of the Lazarines to all the houses of the village with corresponding songs.
LOWER COUNTY
Saturday of Lazarus, April 27
15:00 Visit to the houses of the village.
Palm Sunday, April 28
After the Divine Liturgy at I. N. Saints Constantine and Helen, Vaiatika songs and dancing follow in the courtyard of the church.
GARDEN
Saturday of Lazarus, April 27
16.00 Lazarian songs in the yard of I.N. St. George.
Visit and distribution of Lazaropita in the houses of the village. “Konaki” in the club area.
TRANSFORMATION
Saturday of Lazarus, April 27
17:00 Visit of the Lazarines to the house of the pope, the president and the wells.
18:00 Gathering (Konaki) of Lazarines at the site of the Cultural Association.
RODIANI
Saturday of Lazarus, April 27
15:00 Mass at I. N. Pammegiston Taxiarhon
After the Divine Liturgy, the women will sing to Christ and dance in the courtyard of the church. This will be followed by a visit to the neighborhoods and the houses of the village and fasting foods will be offered in the hall of the “Orea Eleni” Association.
Palm Sunday, April 28
After the Divine Liturgy the women of the village will dance in the courtyard of the church.
(In collaboration with the Beautician Cultural Association of Apantachos Rodianiotes with the “Orea Eleni” Association.)
APPLE TREE
Tuesday, May 7
18:00 Double Dance in the yard of I.N. Constantine’s and helen’s.
