PAROS LOCAL EVENTS

Paros is ideal for the full range of water sports. Wind surfing is especially popular thanks to the strong northerly winds, while there are facilities for such sports on many beaches. There are two water parks on Paros, while horseback riding is an alternate way to explore the island. Local cultural associations are quite active and organize a number of events aimed at highlighting Paros’s extensive cultural wealth through music, dance, and drama performances, especially during the summer months.

Each year, in Marpissa local events are organized for the celebration of Jesus Christ and Easter. The events begin in Good Friday with the representations of the life and passion of the Christ. This custom began before 1937 with the inspiration of the schoolteacher Vasilia Kafourou. This custom is safeguarded by the residents up to today. The evening of Good Friday in an atmosphere of Christian spirit you will experience unique customs. During the procession of epitafios, around Marpissa, in particular spots, At length of [periforas] Epitaph round [Marpissa] and in characteristic points, scenes take place from the life and the Passion of Christ. Young people and children participate, dressed with traditional clothes. The visitors can see scenes of the Resurrection of Lazaros, the Entry in Ierosolyma, the Penitence of Magdalini, the Secret Dinner, the Prayer of oros Elaion, in Pontios Pilatos, in Anavasi, in Goldothas, in kremala of Ioyda, in the Crucifixion, the Apokathilwsi and the Burial of Christ.

The events are completed with the Feast of Love, which takes place in Easter day in the Ground of Marpissas. That day they make action the message of Resurrection of Christ, which is the love to the fellowman, the village celebrates the Resurrection of Christ in the “Feast of Love”. Traditional roasted lamb, red eggs and wine are offered during the feast; Local musical and dancing groups perform. All these remain unforgettable to the visitors. Associations and the Local Council of Municipal Apartment of Marpissas of Paros is responsible for the events (Sponsor of events the D.E.P.A Paros).